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·October 31, 2024·6 min read

How Brain Proteins Shape Neural Connections

A new study links hundreds of brain proteins to differences in how brain regions communicate, revealing how microscale molecules can influence macroscale brain connectivity. Researchers studied brain samples and scans from elderly participants to map biochemical mechanisms affecting structural and functional connectivity in the brain. By integrating protein and RNA data with neuroimaging, they identified key proteins associated with communication between brain areas.

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·May 24, 2024·6 min read

Psilocybin Induces Brain Hyperconnectivity, Enhancing Mystical Experiences

Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, initiates a pattern of dynamic hyperconnectivity in the brain. This brain state is linked to the ego-modifying effects and feelings of oceanic boundlessness commonly reported during psychedelic experiences.

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·March 13, 2024·2 min read

Brain Connectivity Breakthrough Sheds New Light on ADHD

Researchers have made a pivotal discovery in ADHD research, finding that the disorder's symptoms are connected to unusual interactions between the brain's frontal cortex and its deeper information processing centers. By analyzing an unprecedented dataset of over 10,000 functional brain images from youths with and without ADHD, the study uncovers heightened connectivity between key brain areas responsible for learning, emotion, and behavior control.

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·January 26, 2024·4 min read

Handwriting Boosts Brain Connectivity and Learning

Handwriting, compared to typing, results in more complex brain connectivity patterns, enhancing learning and memory. This study used EEG data from 36 students to compare brain activity while writing by hand and typing.

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·January 22, 2024·5 min read

Cannabis May Enhance Empathy and Brain Connectivity

A study examining the effects of cannabis on empathy reveals intriguing findings. Regular cannabis users showed greater emotional comprehension and heightened functional connectivity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a brain region crucial for empathy.

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·December 8, 2023·6 min read

Brain’s Response to Crucial Language Hub Removal: New Insights

A new study provides unprecedented insights into the human brain's response to the loss of a key language hub. During epilepsy surgery, the team recorded brain activity before and after the removal of the anterior temporal lobe, a hub for language meaning.

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·October 27, 2023·4 min read

Curbing Overthinking in Teens Alters Brain Connectivity

Researchers revealed that Rumination-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RF-CBT) can significantly reduce overthinking in teens. This treatment method, originally designed for adults with recurrent depression, has been adapted for younger individuals.

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·October 17, 2023·4 min read

Decoding Schizophrenia: Brain Connectivity’s Role

Researchers have discovered differences in functional brain connectivity in individuals with and without schizophrenia, shedding light on the neural basis of the disorder. The brain’s cortex regulates sensory information, and its disorganization can lead to symptoms like loss of executive control in schizophrenia.

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·May 18, 2023·6 min read

Brain Connectivity a Potential Indicator of Suicide Risk

Researchers have identified a potential marker in the brain that might indicate an increased risk of suicide. They observed that veterans with a history of suicide attempts demonstrated distinct functional connectivity between cognitive control and self-referential thought processing networks.

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·July 6, 2022·4 min read

Running and Dreaming Improve Left Brain-Right Brain Communication

Study uncovers how splines, a newly identified pattern of rhythmic communication between the right and left hemispheres of the brain, improve brain communication as a result of dreaming and running.

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·May 2, 2022·5 min read

Brain Connectivity Changes Revealed in Individuals With Pre-clinical Alzheimer’s Disease

The accumulation of amyloid-beta and tau proteins disrupts the connections between brain regions associated with memory years before symptoms of Alzheimer's disease appear.