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Anthrobots: Tiny Biobots From Human Cells Heal Neurons

Researchers developed 'Anthrobots,' microscopic biological robots made from human tracheal cells, demonstrating potential in healing and regenerative medicine. These self-assembling multicellular robots, ranging from hair-width to pencil-point size, show remarkable healing effects, particularly in neuron growth across damaged areas in lab conditions.

RNA’s Pivotal Role in Fear Memory and PTSD Treatment

Researchers have revealed a groundbreaking role of RNA in fear-related learning and memory. Their study shows how noncoding RNA Gas5 influences neuronal excitability, impacting learning and memory processes.

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Lactobacillus Bacteria May Guard Against Anxiety and Depression

Researchers have discovered the significant role of Lactobacillus, a bacterium in fermented foods and yogurt, in managing stress and potentially preventing depression and anxiety. This research is crucial for its specific focus on Lactobacillus, distinguishing it from other microbiota.

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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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High ‘Good Cholesterol’ Linked to Dementia Risk

A new study found that abnormally high levels of HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol), often referred to as 'good cholesterol', may increase the risk of dementia in older adults. This large-scale study, part of the ASPREE project, observed over 18,668 participants, noting that those with very high HDL-C levels had a 27% higher risk of dementia.

Persistent Brain Repair Signals in Ex-NFL Players

A new study on former NFL athletes reveals prolonged high levels of the repair protein TSPO, indicating long-term brain inflammation post-injury. This protein, usually elevated after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as part of the immune response, was found at high levels years after athletes ended their sports careers.

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Innovative Fiber to Tackle Alzheimer’s Developed

A collaborative team is developing a neural fiber to combat Alzheimer’s disease. This high-priority NIH-funded project aims to create a minimally invasive fiber, capable of electrical stimulation and drug delivery, to study and potentially reverse memory loss.

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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.

AI-Enhanced Imaging: Probing Brain’s Visual Processing

Researchers used AI to select and generate images for studying brain's visual processing. Functional MRI (fMRI) recorded heightened brain activity in response to these images, surpassing control images.

AI Reveals Brain Differences in ADHD

Researchers utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze brain MRI scans have identified significant differences in white matter tracts of adolescents with ADHD. The study, involving over 1,700 participants from the multi-institutional Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, used diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and a deep-learning AI model to detect these variations.

Music Preferences Mirror Moral Values

A new study reveals a significant link between individuals' musical tastes and their moral values. Employing machine learning to analyze lyrics and audio features from participants' favorite songs, the study found that music preferences reflect specific moral dimensions.

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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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Cannabis and Alcohol Co-use Impacts Adolescent Brain and Behavior

Recent studies reveal effects of cannabis and alcohol co-use on adolescent rats, simulating human behavior. Rats voluntarily consumed THC-infused treats and alcohol, allowing researchers to observe changes in brain structure and behavior.

Asch Study Reimagined: Navigating the Labyrinth of Conformity in the Contemporary Mind

A recent study replicates and extends Solomon Asch's famous conformity experiments, revealing intriguing insights about human behavior. The research demonstrates that monetary incentives reduce conformity errors in line-judging tasks, though social influence remains a factor.

Brain Activity in PTSD: Trauma Memories Differ from Sad Ones

A new study reveals distinct differences in brain activity between traumatic memories in PTSD patients and regular sad autobiographical memories. This research, the first of its kind to examine real-life personal memories, found that traumatic memories do not activate typical memory-related brain regions like the hippocampus, suggesting they're not processed as regular memories.

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Brain Brew: How Daily Coffee Habits May Affect Brain Plasticity and Learning

Researchers explore how chronic caffeine consumption potentially impacts brain plasticity and the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). The research indicates that regular caffeine users might experience diminished long-term potentiation (LTP), a crucial process for learning and memory.

How Anesthesia Blocks Consciousness

A new study reveals insights into how general anesthesia affects consciousness and sensory perception. Using animal models, researchers found that while propofol anesthesia allows sensory information to reach the brain, it disrupts the spread of signals across the cortex.

Color Concepts: How Bilingualism Influences Color Perception

Researchers discovered that the way we perceive and describe colors is influenced by the languages we speak. In a study with the Tsimane’ society from the Bolivian Amazon, bilingual individuals who learned Spanish as a second language began distinguishing colors differently than monolingual Tsimane’ speakers.

Cognitive Maturity: 18 is the Threshold of Cognitive Adulthood

A new study sheds light on when adolescents start thinking like adults. Researchers found that executive function, critical for task-switching and focus, typically matures around 18 years old.

Brain Mapping Unveils Jhana Meditation Effects

A new study utilizing ultra-high field 7T MRI technology has mapped the brain's activity during jhana meditation, revealing distinct regional activations that correlate with advanced meditative states.