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·November 1, 2023·5 min read

Metabolic Rise in Hippocampus Unveils Alzheimer’s Early Footprint

Researchers reveal a surprising early phase in Alzheimer’s disease development: a metabolic boost in the hippocampus. Studying mice resembling human Alzheimer's pathology, they observed increased mitochondrial metabolism followed by synaptic disruptions due to hindered cellular recycling.

This shows the outline of a man surrounded by clocks and neurons.

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·October 31, 2023·7 min read

Mapping Time and Space: Neurons Decode Human Existence Dimensions

Researchers unveil how neurons in the brain depict time and space, fundamental to human consciousness. Utilizing special depth electrodes, they studied patients undergoing treatment for epilepsy, revealing "place cells" for spatial awareness and "time cells" for temporal comprehension.

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·October 31, 2023·6 min read

How mRNA Transport Influences Neuronal Health

Researchers linked the survival and pathology of sensory neurons to mRNA transport within these cells. They focused on the dynein protein complex, specifically the Dynein Roadblock 1 (Dynlrb1) subunit, critical for neuron survival.

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·October 31, 2023·4 min read

Cognitive Maturity: 18 is the Threshold of Cognitive Adulthood

A new study sheds light on when adolescents start thinking like adults. Researchers found that executive function, critical for task-switching and focus, typically matures around 18 years old.

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·October 31, 2023·3 min read

How Neurons Help Decipher Wine Aromas and Other Scents

Scientists unraveled how animals differentiate distinct scents, even those that seem remarkably similar. While some neurons consistently identify differing smells, others respond unpredictably, aiding in distinguishing nuanced aromas over time.

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·October 31, 2023·8 min read

Brain Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence

Researchers, in a comprehensive brain autopsy study, discovered significant vascular and white matter damage in women who experienced intimate partner violence. Unlike in male contact sports athletes, no evidence of CTE was detected.

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·October 31, 2023·4 min read

Grammar Goofs Make Your Heart Skip: The Stressful Beat of Misused Language

When confronted with bad grammar, subjects' HRVs indicated increased stress levels. This novel discovery highlights the deep-seated connection between our linguistic environment and physiological reactions.

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·October 31, 2023·4 min read

Hormonal Link in Alcohol Withdrawal Headaches

Alcohol use disorder impacts 283 million individuals globally, with limited therapeutic options. Researchers discovered a significant connection between the stress hormone, corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), and alcohol-withdrawal headaches.

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·October 31, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Anger’s Potential: A Surprising Key to Goal Achievement

Researchers reveal anger isn't just a negative emotion; it can be a potent driver for goal achievement. They explain that while happiness is often viewed as the ideal state, a blend of emotions, including anger, often yields the best results.

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·October 30, 2023·8 min read

Brain Mysteries Deciphered through AI’s Self-Learning Models

A new study reveals that our brain might harness a process resembling “self-supervised learning” to understand the world. By training neural networks using this machine learning technique, they observed patterns echoing those in mammalian brains.

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·October 30, 2023·3 min read

Global Languages Echo: The Universal “This” and “That” Distinction

A new study reveals a universal linguistic truth: languages across the globe have words for 'this' and 'that.' Examining 29 different languages and 1,000+ speakers, researchers found that all languages use demonstratives like 'this' or 'that' based on an object's reachability.

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·October 30, 2023·5 min read

Less Deep Sleep in Seniors May Be A Silent Alarm for Dementia Risk

A mere 1% reduction in deep sleep yearly for those above 60 translates to a 27% higher dementia risk. Monitoring 346 participants over 60 from the Framingham Heart Study, the research observed declining deep sleep patterns and found 52 dementia cases in 17 years.

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brain research

Metabolic Rise in Hippocampus Unveils Alzheimer’s Early Footprint

Mapping Time and Space: Neurons Decode Human Existence Dimensions

How mRNA Transport Influences Neuronal Health

Cognitive Maturity: 18 is the Threshold of Cognitive Adulthood

How Neurons Help Decipher Wine Aromas and Other Scents

Brain Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence

Grammar Goofs Make Your Heart Skip: The Stressful Beat of Misused Language

Hormonal Link in Alcohol Withdrawal Headaches

Unlocking Anger’s Potential: A Surprising Key to Goal Achievement

Brain Mysteries Deciphered through AI’s Self-Learning Models

Global Languages Echo: The Universal “This” and “That” Distinction

Less Deep Sleep in Seniors May Be A Silent Alarm for Dementia Risk

Linking Stress to Comfort Food Cravings: A Brain Chemical’s Role

Childhood Stability Fosters Risk-Taking and Exploration

COVIDiots! How COVID-19 Reshaped Our Language

Internet Usage and Mental Health

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