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·September 6, 2023·5 min read

New Alzheimer’s Genetic Markers Unearthed

Researchers unearthed fresh gene variations related to Alzheimer’s disease risk, potentially paving the way for predictive blood tests. The study, targeting the APOE gene, identified 15 new variations linked to Alzheimer's likelihood.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 6, 2023·5 min read

New Hybrid Cell Discovery Shakes Up Neuroscience

Neuroscientists have unveiled a new hybrid cell, straddling the line between the well-known neurons and glial cells in the brain. Previously, glial cells, especially astrocytes, were believed to merely support neuron functions.

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·September 5, 2023·6 min read

Memory in Touch: Fingertips Recall Past Forces

Researchers have explored how a fingertip's mechanical memory of prior forces influences tactile neuron activity. The study unveils the importance of fingertip viscoelasticity, where deformations last longer than the applied force, affecting information sent to the brain.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 5, 2023·7 min read

Toddlers Use Logic Before Language

Toddlers as young as 19 months old exhibit natural logical thinking, independent of language knowledge. This ability, manifesting as exclusion by elimination, allows toddlers to make conclusions about unknown realities by discounting known impossibilities. \

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 5, 2023·5 min read

Iron Buildup Triggers Cell Death in Alzheimer’s

Researchers identified a new form of cell death, termed ferroptosis, in Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. This process involves the destruction of microglia cells—brain immune cells—due to the accumulation of iron.

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·September 5, 2023·5 min read

Neurons On Edge: Avalanches in Brain Reveal Info Processing Secrets

Researchers provided robust evidence supporting the controversial "critical brain hypothesis" through a project called DishBrain. This experiment, involving 800,000 human neural cells playing Pong, reveals how neurons, when informed about the surrounding environment, shift into a "neural critical" state, enabling cascades of brain activity.

Support structures and positive body image messages could be taught in PHSE to counteract depressive symptoms.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 5, 2023·5 min read

Adolescent BMI Link: Rising Weights, Rising Depression Risks

New research identifies a strong correlation between higher BMI in children aged 12-16 and increased risks of depression symptoms. The association weakens for the age bracket 16-21, suggesting an age-sensitive period during early adolescence.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 5, 2023·7 min read

Birds of a Feather? Study Debunks Opposites Attract Myth

A new study debunked the myth that "opposites attract," revealing that similarity is more common in partnerships. Analyzing over 130 traits across millions of couples from the past century, between 82% and 89% of traits showed partners were likely to be alike.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·September 5, 2023·4 min read

Unlocking The Secrets of Social Behaviors

New findings challenge our understanding of fruit fly social behaviors. While traditionally thought to rely primarily on chemical receptors for social interactions, the fruit fly's visual system plays a pivotal role too.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 4, 2023·4 min read

How Dating Myths and Sexism Fuel Online Relationship Violence

The rise of the internet and social media has ushered in a new form of dating violence termed cyber-violence. This form of abuse encompasses acts of control, humiliation, and threats in the online realm.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 4, 2023·5 min read

Why Household Mess Triggers Stress and Anxiety

The presence of clutter can often lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. The brain tends to favor order, reducing the competition for attention and mental load.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 4, 2023·5 min read

MIS-C and COVID-19: Unmasking Hidden Neurological Aftershocks in Kids

Children who suffered from MIS-C, post-COVID-19 exposure, might face long-term neurologic and psychosocial challenges. Researchers found that these children had a higher rate of neurological abnormalities and experienced conditions such as impaired memory, anxiety, and even ADHD.

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brain research

New Alzheimer’s Genetic Markers Unearthed

New Hybrid Cell Discovery Shakes Up Neuroscience

Memory in Touch: Fingertips Recall Past Forces

Toddlers Use Logic Before Language

Iron Buildup Triggers Cell Death in Alzheimer’s

Neurons On Edge: Avalanches in Brain Reveal Info Processing Secrets

Adolescent BMI Link: Rising Weights, Rising Depression Risks

Why Household Mess Triggers Stress and Anxiety

MIS-C and COVID-19: Unmasking Hidden Neurological Aftershocks in Kids

Not All Older Adults Reap Cognitive Benefits of Life Satisfaction

Breakthrough on Genetic & Molecular Drivers of Alzheimer’s

Mapping Early Visual System in Wasps Provides AI and Neural Insights

Protein p53’s Role in Autism-like Behavior and Memory

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