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Neuroscience News is an independent open access science magazine. Since 2001, we have featured neuroscience research news from labs, universities, hospitals and news departments around the world. Topics include brain research, AI, psychology, neuroscience, mental health and neurotech.

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Researchers shed light on the largely unstudied process of synaptic pruning in brain development, using mouse mitral cells, a neuron type in the olfactory system. The research reveals that neurons receiving a neurotransmitter signal are protected via specific chemical pathways while other dendrites in the same cell are triggered to undergo pruning.

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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.
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.

Science research articles cover psychology, depression, mental health, schizophrenia, mental disorders, happiness, stress, PTSD, autism, psychiatry and therapy.

Researchers uncovered how chronic stress in combination with high-calorie diets can amplify our brain's reward system, driving overeating and weight gain. They found that stress inhibits the lateral habenula, a brain area typically curbing such reward signals.
Researchers discovered people with higher neuroticism, a trait potentially risking mental health, experience not only amplified negative emotions but also higher mood variability. Using a novel approach from Bayesian statistics, the psychologists analyzed 13 longitudinal datasets to confirm their findings.

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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.
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.
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.
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.