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·March 10, 2023·3 min read

Therapeutic Target for Glaucoma Discovered

Restoring mitochondrial homeostasis in diseased neurons can protect the optic nerve from being damaged and potentially reverse symptoms of glaucoma.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·March 10, 2023·6 min read

An Association Between Autism in Children and Cardiometabolic Diseases

As many as 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with autism, and those with ASD are at greater risk of obesity. Obesity has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases, including dyslipidemia. Researchers say physicians should monitor children with ASD for signs of cardiometabolic disorders.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 10, 2023·5 min read

Astrocyte Cells Critical for Learning Skilled Movements

Study reveals two specific ways in which astrocytes directly impact motor learning.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 10, 2023·4 min read

Why Does Music Bring Back Memories?

Certain songs can help us reconnect with self-defining moments from earlier times, researchers report. Music that draws our attention also helps us to encode memories that are key to certain life events.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 10, 2023·5 min read

Could an Ancient Virus Be a Genetic Driver of Autism?

Genome and transcriptome analysis revealed BTBR autism mouse models have increased levels of endogenous retrovirus genes. BTBR/R models of ASD showed differences in the expression of a variety of genes that are indicative of endogenous retrovirus activation. BTBR/R mice exhibit autistic-like behaviors without reduced learning abilities.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 9, 2023·6 min read

Investigational Anti-amyloid Treatment Started Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Did Not Slow Memory Loss

Solanezumab, an investigational anti-amyloid treatment, does not significantly slow the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 9, 2023·3 min read

Replaying Experiences Can Help Future Decision Making

When it's more helpful to think ahead, people rely on the memories of previous experiences to help make choices.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 9, 2023·4 min read

Transporting Antibodies Across the Blood–Brain Barrier to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have developed a new method that uses antibody fragments encapsulated in nanomicelles which can cross the blood-brain barrier and reduce levels of amyloid-beta in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 9, 2023·4 min read

All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Children’s Declining Mental Health

The rise in childhood mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression may be linked to the decline in opportunities to play, explore, and engage in activities independent of parental control and oversight.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 9, 2023·4 min read

Complex Learned Social Behavior Discovered in Bee’s Waggle Dance

A bee's "waggle dance", an intricate series of motions that signals the location of critical resources to other bees, is improved by social learning and can be culturally transmitted.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 9, 2023·3 min read

First Complete Wiring Map of Neurons in Insect Brain: 3016 Neurons and 548,000 Synapses Mapped

A newly constructed brain map shows every single neuron and how they are wired together in the brains of fruit fly larvae.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 9, 2023·3 min read

Unlocking the Power of Goosebumps: The Surprising Emotional Effects of Aesthetic Chills

A new study suggests that experiencing aesthetic chills, or goosebumps, during stimuli like music, films, and speeches can lead to increased emotional intensity and positive valence. The study's findings may have implications for understanding the role of embodied experiences in perception and decision-making and for the treatment of dopamine-related disorders such as Parkinson's, schizophrenia, and depression.