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·September 5, 2024·6 min read

Electrical Impulses Fire in Brain Cancer Tumors

Researchers have discovered a new type of brain cell that fires electric impulses, challenging the long-held belief that only neurons can do so. These hybrid cells, part neuron and part glia, were found in both glioma tumors and healthy human brains.

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·August 30, 2024·5 min read

Tau May Protect Brain Cells from Oxidative Damage

Researchers have discovered that the Tau protein, often linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, also has a protective role in the brain. Tau helps combat oxidative stress by aiding in the formation of lipid droplets in glial cells, which sequester toxic lipids and protect neurons.

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·July 13, 2024·8 min read

Neural Biomarker for OCD Identified

Researchers discovered a neural activity pattern that can accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The study highlights how this biomarker can guide DBS therapy, improving treatment outcomes for those with severe, treatment-resistant OCD.

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·June 28, 2024·5 min read

Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory

Researchers discovered the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain plays a crucial role in regulating memory in both humans and animal models. This breakthrough offers insights into conditions associated with memory loss, such as Alzheimer’s disease, and suggests new treatment pathways.

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·May 10, 2024·4 min read

A New Era in Neuroscience with Generative AI

Researchers developed a groundbreaking model called Brain Language Model (BrainLM) using generative artificial intelligence to map brain activity and its implications for behavior and disease. BrainLM leverages 80,000 scans from 40,000 subjects to create a foundational model that captures the dynamics of brain activity without the need for specific disease-related data.

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·April 17, 2024·4 min read

New Study Unravels Emotional Processing in Depression

Researchers shed light on how individuals with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) process emotions differently due to abnormalities in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex. By using stereotactic electroencephalography (sEEG), researchers were able to observe how these brain regions react to positive and negative stimuli, revealing a significant imbalance in emotional processing.

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·February 29, 2024·5 min read

Endocannabinoids Play Role in Spatial Navigation

Researchers made a new discovery about how we navigate our environments, pinpointing a brain cell mechanism crucial for spatial orientation. This research reveals that place cells in the hippocampus, essential for creating mental maps of our surroundings, activate and release endocannabinoids to communicate position information.

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·October 16, 2023·4 min read

Common Fungus Might Fuel Alzheimer’s Onset

Researchers explored the link between the fungus Candida albicans and Alzheimer's disease. They found that C. albicans produces enzymes breaking down the blood-brain barrier, allowing it to access the brain and produce toxic amyloid beta-like peptides, typically associated with Alzheimer's.

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·July 25, 2023·3 min read

Scorching Stress: The Hidden Mental Toll of Summer Heatwaves

Research suggests that extreme summer heat can significantly impact mental health, in addition to physical health. Changes in emotions and behaviors can occur due to heat's influence on serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates mood.

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·June 15, 2023·4 min read

Sniffing Out the Truth: Astrocytes Serotonin Processing Plays Essential Role in Olfactory Perception

Researchers shed light on the role of astrocytes, a type of brain cell, in olfactory perception or smell detection. The research reveals that during olfactory stimulation, serotonin transporter Slc22a3 in astrocytes mediates serotonin transport into the cells, influencing gene expression.

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·April 27, 2023·5 min read

Experts Call for Creative Regulations and Collaboration for Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment

Experts in bioethics, law and policy from top universities in the US call for creative and collaborative policies to regulate the use and oversight of psychedelics for treating conditions like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. In a paper published in the journal Science, the authors propose solutions to regulatory challenges in anticipation of FDA approval of psychedelics for medical use, while stressing the need for a strong evidence base for efficacy and safety.

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·April 26, 2023·6 min read

Study Shows Neuronal Activity is Crucial for Complex Astrocyte Shape

Neuronal activity is necessary and sufficient for astrocytes to develop their bushy shape, which is fundamental for brain function. These findings suggest that astrocyte development and function involve a complex pattern of events and proteins triggered by the activity of neurons, offering new insights into the mechanisms of brain development and the potential causes of neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Baylor College of Medicine

Electrical Impulses Fire in Brain Cancer Tumors

Tau May Protect Brain Cells from Oxidative Damage

Neural Biomarker for OCD Identified

Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory

A New Era in Neuroscience with Generative AI

New Study Unravels Emotional Processing in Depression

Endocannabinoids Play Role in Spatial Navigation

Common Fungus Might Fuel Alzheimer’s Onset

Scorching Stress: The Hidden Mental Toll of Summer Heatwaves

Sniffing Out the Truth: Astrocytes Serotonin Processing Plays Essential Role in Olfactory Perception

Experts Call for Creative Regulations and Collaboration for Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment

Study Shows Neuronal Activity is Crucial for Complex Astrocyte Shape

Chemical Exposure May Lead to Early Puberty in Girls

How Flickering Light Induces Hallucinations

AI Determines How the Brain Predicts and Processes Thoughts

Varied Cognitive Training Boosts Learning and Memory

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