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·August 5, 2022·6 min read

To Better Understand the Brain, Look at the Bigger Picture

Zooming out to image larger areas of the brain while using fMRI technology allows researchers to capture additional relevant information, offering a better understanding of neural interplay.

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·August 5, 2022·5 min read

COVID-19 Infection in Crucial Brain Regions May Lead To Accelerated Brain Aging

The effects of COVID-19 infection on neurological health are becoming more apparent. A new study reveals COVID-19 can predispose people to irreversible neurological conditions, accelerate brain aging, and increase the risk of stroke and brain bleeds.

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·August 5, 2022·4 min read

‘Brain Fingerprinting’ of Adolescents Might Be Able to Predict Mental Health Problems Down the Line

The unique features of an individual adolescent's brain can help predict their risks of developing mental health problems later in life.

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·August 5, 2022·6 min read

When a Task Adds More Steps, This Circuit Helps You Notice

Researchers reveal how the anterior cingulate cortex and motor cortex collaborate to update behaviors when adding a new step to an established task.

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·August 5, 2022·3 min read

Researchers Visualize the Intricate Branching of the Nervous System

Study reveals the molecular mechanism that allows neural networks to grow and branch out.

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·August 5, 2022·4 min read

Can Exposure to “Young” Blood Increase Lifespan?

Older mice did not significantly benefit from the blood of younger mice when it came to extending lifespan. However, younger mice who were exposed to the blood of older mice had a significant reduction in lifespan.

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·August 4, 2022·2 min read

Brain Mechanism Underlying Evolution of Anxiety

The VMAT1 gene evolved through natural selection in human evolution. Those with the Ile-type variant of the VMAT1 gene are less prone to anxiety and depression.

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·August 4, 2022·5 min read

Mothers Use the Benefits of Song to Promote Infant Development

Attention-grabbing songs mothers sing to their little ones help develop emotional regulation and brain structures associated with self-regulation.

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·August 4, 2022·4 min read

Passive Exercise Offers Same Brain Health Benefits as Active Movements

Passive exercise increases cerebral blood flow and improves executive function, providing the same cognitive benefits as more active exercise.

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·August 4, 2022·3 min read

Your Brain Is a Prediction Machine That Is Always Active

The brain constantly acts as a prediction machine, continuously comparing sensory information with internal predictions.

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·August 4, 2022·4 min read

New Therapeutic Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease Without Inflammatory Side Effects

A newly developed novel fusion protein drug efficiently eliminates amyloid beta via an entirely different mechanism than amyloid-beta antibody-based immunotherapy.

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·August 4, 2022·6 min read

How Microglia Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease

Microglia that express the Alzheimer's associated APOE4 genetic variant are unable to effectively metabolize lipids. This causes lipids to build up, promoting inflammation and preventing effective neurotransmission.