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      Researchers Release The Most Detailed Fruit Fly Nerve Cord Connectome

      Researchers unveiled the most comprehensive connectome of the adult fruit fly nerve cord, analogous to the human spinal cord, providing an exceptional resource for the scientific community. The connectome, constructed from about 23,000 neurons, reveals the intricate network controlling the fly's motor functions. New insights have already emerged from the data, challenging previous theories on fly movement.
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      Alexithymia & Childhood Trauma: Unraveling The Mysterious Connection

      Researchers reveal an alarming correlation between alexithymia (difficulty in identifying and describing emotions) and various forms of child maltreatment. Analyzing a staggering 78 sources involving 36,141 participants, the research draws attention to the effects of emotional neglect, emotional abuse, and physical neglect as strong predictors of alexithymia.
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      Neurology news articles cover neurology, brain cancer, traumatic brain injuries, neurosurgery, neuroanatomy, brain research and neurological disorders.

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      ALS Progression Linked to Ancient Virus-Like Protein

      Researchers discovered an unexpected link between the progression of ALS and PEG10, a protein traditionally known for its role in placental development. Overabundance of this protein in nerve tissue has been observed to alter cell behavior contributing to ALS.
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      Aging Myelin: A New Perspective in Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

      Age-related degeneration of myelin, the insulating layer around nerve cells in the brain, actively promotes disease-related changes in Alzheimer's. Researchers examined mouse models of Alzheimer's with myelin defects, finding that these defects accelerated the formation of amyloid plaques, a characteristic sign of Alzheimer's.
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      AI news articles cover science articles about artificial intelligence including ChatGPT, Bard, Dalle, neural networks, machine learning, LLMs, AGI and other AI related topics.

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      Decoding Emotions: AI Model Predicts People’s Feelings

      Researchers developed a computational model capable of predicting human emotions, encapsulating social intelligence attributes typically associated with the human 'theory of mind'. The model forecasts emotions such as joy, regret, and embarrassment, based on scenarios from the prisoner's dilemma game theory.
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      Visualizing Brain Synapse Strength With AI

      Researchers utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to track and visualize changes in synapse strength in live animals. Synapses are the brain's communication points, crucial for learning, memory, and aging processes.
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      Science research articles cover psychology, depression, mental health, schizophrenia, mental disorders, happiness, stress, PTSD, autism, psychiatry and therapy.

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      Microglia’s Role in Controlling Anxiety and OCD

      A new study reveals how microglia can regulate anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD) behaviors. Traditionally overlooked in favor of neurons, specific microglia populations were found to both stimulate and suppress these behaviors, thus acting as both a "brake" and "accelerator".
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      Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored

      The neuroscience of fitness explores how regular exercise profoundly impacts our brain and nervous system. Exercise stimulates neurogenesis - the creation of new neurons - primarily in the hippocampus, influencing memory and learning while increasing key mood-regulating neurotransmitters.
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      Inhale, Exhale, Remember: Uncovering the Breath-Memory Connection

      Intricate links between breathing and memory recall have been unraveled by recent scientific research, painting a more complex picture of our cognitive processes. Studies reveal that the rhythm of our breathing can influence neural activity, impacting cognitive functions such as emotional processing and memory recall. The most compelling evidence highlights that inhalation, particularly through the nose, can improve memory function.
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      Reduced Oxygen Intake Linked to Extended Lifespan

      Researchers revealed a correlation between reduced oxygen intake, or 'oxygen restriction,' and extended lifespan in lab mice. The study found that mice in an oxygen-restricted environment lived about 50% longer than those in normal oxygen levels.
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      Shared Genetics for Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders

      Researchers discovered shared genetic underpinnings for cannabis use and psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Employing advanced statistical modelling, the study revealed a complex interplay of genetic variants increasing or decreasing risk factors for these conditions. These findings may contribute to personalized preventive measures and interventional strategies.
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