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·December 14, 2023·6 min read

Complete Cell Atlas of a Mammalian Brain Unveiled

Researchers achieved a groundbreaking feat by creating the first complete cell atlas of a mammalian brain, specifically a mouse. This comprehensive map details over 32 million cells, their types, locations, molecular information, and connectivity.

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·December 4, 2023·5 min read

Mapping Ketamine’s Impact on the Brain

A study reveals that repeated use of ketamine leads to structural changes in the brain's dopamine system, emphasizing the need for targeted ketamine therapies. The research suggests that specific brain regions should be addressed to minimize unintended effects on other dopamine areas.

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·November 7, 2023·4 min read

Brain Mapping Unveils Jhana Meditation Effects

A new study utilizing ultra-high field 7T MRI technology has mapped the brain's activity during jhana meditation, revealing distinct regional activations that correlate with advanced meditative states.

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·November 2, 2023·4 min read

New Map Shows How Our Neurons Communicate

Researchers unveiled a pioneering technique for charting the intricate conversations occurring within our brains. Such insights are key to decoding behavioral alterations in neurological disease patients.

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·October 12, 2023·5 min read

Rewiring the Brain: The Neural Code of Traumatic Memories

Unveiling the neurological enigma of traumatic memory formation, researchers harnessed innovative optical and machine-learning methodologies to decode the brain’s neuronal networks engaged during trauma memory creation. The team identified a neural population encoding fear memory, revealing the synchronous activation and crucial role of the dorsal part of the medial prefrontal cortex (dmPFC) in associative fear memory retrieval in mice.

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·October 12, 2023·8 min read

Cellular Map of Entire Brain Reveals What Makes Us Human

A groundbreaking suite of 21 papers has unveiled a momentous leap in our understanding of the brain, spotlighting the intricate cellular composition of human and primate brains through a consortium led by the BRAIN Initiative. Utilizing innovative single-cell transcriptomics, researchers illuminated a stunning array of over 3,000 different brain cells and their distinctive functionalities.

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·October 5, 2023·6 min read

Mapping the Amygdala Leads to New Hope For Cocaine Addiction

Researchers crafted a detailed atlas of the amygdala, revealing new insights into emotional responses and potential treatments for cocaine addiction. A cell-by-cell study of the amygdala, a brain structure vital in controlling emotional reactions, has exposed previously unobserved links between addiction behaviors and genes related to energy metabolism, suggesting energy management in neurons could influence addiction-like actions.

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·September 29, 2023·4 min read

New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

Language, a cornerstone of human connection, finds its intricate roots deep within the human brain. Researchers unveil this with a sweeping meta-analysis of over 400 neuroscientific experiments.

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·September 28, 2023·6 min read

Mapping Early Visual System in Wasps Provides AI and Neural Insights

Neuroscientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by mapping the early visual system of a parasitic wasp, smaller than a grain of salt. Utilizing advanced imaging technologies, they reconstructed the entire system at the synaptic level, a first for any animal.

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·September 20, 2023·6 min read

Mapping Psychosis Reveals The Brain’s Epicentre of Schizophrenia

Researchers charted the brain's response to psychosis, specifically how it spreads, revealing potential therapeutic targets. Their study, which examined 534 individuals across various stages of psychosis, identified the hippocampus as an initial site of change.

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·September 19, 2023·5 min read

Mapping Love: Study Charts How Love Feels in Our Bodies

Researchers unveiled a groundbreaking "map" of how different types of love are physically and mentally experienced throughout the body. Through a survey involving 27 distinct love forms, results showed a continuum from weaker to stronger love sensations.

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·September 14, 2023·4 min read

Machine Learning Uncovers Neural Pathways of Narcissistic Traits

Researchers have utilized advanced machine learning techniques to unveil the neural structure linked to narcissism, overcoming previous study limitations. Employing Kernel Ridge Regression and Support Vector Regression, they predicted narcissistic personality traits based on brain organization and other personality aspects.

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brain mapping

Complete Cell Atlas of a Mammalian Brain Unveiled

Mapping Ketamine’s Impact on the Brain

Brain Mapping Unveils Jhana Meditation Effects

New Map Shows How Our Neurons Communicate

Rewiring the Brain: The Neural Code of Traumatic Memories

Cellular Map of Entire Brain Reveals What Makes Us Human

Mapping the Amygdala Leads to New Hope For Cocaine Addiction

New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

Mapping Early Visual System in Wasps Provides AI and Neural Insights

Mapping Psychosis Reveals The Brain’s Epicentre of Schizophrenia

Mapping Love: Study Charts How Love Feels in Our Bodies

Machine Learning Uncovers Neural Pathways of Narcissistic Traits

Spiritual Distress Is a Clinical Reality in Brain Disease

Most Insomnia Meds Don’t Worsen Sleep Apnea

Ghost in the Machine: Brain Predicts Images Before We See Them

Dog-Inspired Robot: How Gestures Help AI Master the Art of “Fetch”

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