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·May 28, 2024·5 min read

How the Brain Distinguishes Music from Speech

A new study reveals how our brain distinguishes between music and speech using simple acoustic parameters. Researchers found that slower, steady sounds are perceived as music, while faster, irregular sounds are perceived as speech.

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·May 27, 2024·4 min read

New Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Targets Plexin-B1 Protein

Researchers identified a novel way to potentially slow or halt Alzheimer's progression by targeting the plexin-B1 protein. Their study shows how reactive astrocytes and plexin-B1 play crucial roles in clearing amyloid plaques. This discovery opens new pathways for Alzheimer's treatments and emphasizes the importance of cellular interactions.

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·May 27, 2024·3 min read

AI Companions Combat Loneliness

AI technology could help alleviate loneliness, argue robotics experts. New research suggests that AI companionship can offer social interaction and help people practice social skills, breaking the cycle of loneliness.

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·May 27, 2024·5 min read

Brain Region Governing Helping Behavior Identified

A new study found that the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is crucial for prosocial behaviors. Researchers studied patients with brain damage and found that damage to the vmPFC reduced willingness to help others. Understanding this brain region's role could improve treatments for social interaction disorders and motivate global problem-solving efforts.

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·May 26, 2024·7 min read

Nightmares May Signal Autoimmune Flares

A new study suggests that increased nightmares and hallucinations can signal the onset of autoimmune diseases like lupus. The research highlights the need for greater recognition of these symptoms as early indicators of disease flares.

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·May 26, 2024·3 min read

Why Are Some Images Are More Memorable Than Others?

A new study reveals that the brain prioritizes remembering images that are harder to explain. Researchers used a computational model and behavioral experiments to show that scenes difficult for the model to reconstruct were more memorable to participants.

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·May 26, 2024·7 min read

Nostalgic Music Affects the Brain and Memory

Nostalgic music activates brain areas linked to memory, reward, and self-processing. This discovery could help improve the quality of life for those with dementia.

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·May 26, 2024·7 min read

Gut Bacteria Gas Linked to Pregnancy Hormone, Mood Regulation, and PPD

Researchers discovered that gut bacteria produce a hormone involved in pregnancy and postpartum depression treatment by modifying steroids in bile. This research highlights the microbiome's role as an endocrine organ influencing human health.

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·May 25, 2024·3 min read

Aging Reduces Sensitivity to Heat Pain but Not Pressure Pain

Aging reduces sensitivity and discriminative ability for heat pain, but not pressure pain. Researchers compared pain perception in young and older adults using heat and pressure stimuli.

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·May 25, 2024·6 min read

The Brain Stores 10x More Info Than Thought

Researchers developed a method to measure synaptic strength, precision of plasticity, and information storage in the brain. Using information theory, researchers found that synapses can store 10 times more information than previously believed.

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·May 25, 2024·4 min read

Loneliness Tied to Problematic Porn Use

A new study links loneliness and difficulties in emotion regulation to problematic pornography use (PPU). The research found that people who interacted with online content creators reported lower PPU.

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·May 25, 2024·4 min read

Maternal Immune Response Affects Fetal Brain Development

Immune responses during pregnancy can alter gene regulation in the developing brain of mice embryos. Researchers found that maternal immune reactions are detected by microglia, brain cells that then affect surrounding neurons.