Summary: Combining αGITR antibodies with ICBs resulted in stronger survival benefits in mouse models of human glioblastoma brain cancer.

Source: Mass General

It’s a real-life plot worthy of a classic spy […]

Summary: Gray matter was reduced in areas of the frontal gyri of patients with COVID-19. Significant gray matter reductions were seen in those who received oxygen therapy and in those who reported fever. The […]

Summary: People with a poor sense of smell are 50% more likely to be hospitalized for pneumonia than those with a good sense of smell.

Source: University of Michigan

An acute loss of smell is one of the […]

Summary: Phase precession plays a critical role in the human brain. Not only does it link sequential positions, but it also plays a role in abstract progression to a specific goal.

Source: Columbia […]

Summary: A new study reports the number of people reporting chronic pain is rising across every age group and demographic.

Source: University at Buffalo

Americans are in chronic pain, and a comprehensive […]

Summary: Neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19, from losing the sense of smell to stroke, are linked to a six-fold higher risk of dying as a result of coronavirus.

Source: University of […]

Summary: Parapinopsin, a protein found in lamprey, is being used by researchers to manipulate brain circuitry. The protein is able to switch off specific brain circuits.

Source: University of […]

Summary: If you feel anxious while at the wheel, you are more likely to feel exhaustion when you arrive at your destination, a new study reports.

Source: University of Houston

Admit it: Daily commutes – […]

Summary: Strangers who drink together start off at a distance, but move closer together as they become more intoxicated, a new study reports.

Source: University of Illinois

In a study with pandemic-related […]

Summary: BARseq2 is a new technique that allows researchers to trace thousands of brain circuits simultaneously.

Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

There are billions of neurons in the human brain, and […]

Summary: Twins lag behind single-born children when it comes to language development and hand gestures. However, female twins develop communication skills slightly faster than male twins.

Source: Georgia State […]

Summary: A new wireless, battery-less brain implant that harnesses optogenetics can manipulate social interactions in mice.

Source: Northwestern University

Northwestern University researchers are building […]

Summary: Combining brain imaging data with machine learning, researchers make new discoveries about how the brain controls the hand. The findings could lead to the development of more advanced […]

Summary: Neuroimaging revealed serotonin transporter levels increased in people who were in recovery from depression following cognitive behavioral therapy.

Source: Karolinska Institute

Low levels of […]

Summary: Researchers have identified several novel functional mechanisms related to the inner hair cells of the ear. The findings may upend numerous longstanding theories about the working anatomical organization […]

Summary: Family members of people with dementia are more likely to experience severe pre-loss grief than family members of those with cancer.

Source: Ohio State University

The symptoms of grief people feel […]

Summary: Fruit flies may use dopamine to learn in similar ways to humans.

Source: University of Sussex

Even the humble fruit fly craves a dose of the happy hormone, according to a new study from the […]

Summary: DP-ASL, a new neuroimaging technique may help researchers identify early blood-brain barrier dysfunction associated with SVD.

Source: University of Kentucky

Collaborative research between the […]

Summary: Those who live in neighborhoods that are considered safe, orderly, and have a more interconnected social environment are at higher risk of embarking on binge drinking episodes, a new study […]

Summary: A newly developed artificial intelligence algorithm can accurately detect sarcasm in comments written on social media platforms.

Source: University of Central Florida

Computer science researchers […]