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·October 19, 2023·5 min read

Post Partum Depression May Have Genetic Roots

Researchers explore the genetic underpinnings of postpartum depression (PPD). Their results reveal that 14% of PPD variability is due to common genetic factors. The study also found that PPD's genetic architecture significantly aligns with other psychiatric and hormonal conditions. GABAergic neurons, specifically in the thalamus and hypothalamus, were identified as key areas for future PPD research.

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·October 19, 2023·6 min read

New Eye Clock Predicts Aging Through Fluid Proteins

Researchers have pioneered a method to measure ocular aging by studying proteins in eye fluid. Using artificial intelligence, they crafted an "eye-aging clock" from 26 out of nearly 6,000 proteins which can forecast aging.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 19, 2023·3 min read

Xanax’s Efficacy Questioned

Researchers have discovered discrepancies in the efficacy of alprazolam (Xanax XR), a widely prescribed benzodiazepine sedative, when analyzing both published and unpublished clinical trial data. The study found that only one of the five FDA-reviewed trials showed a clearly positive outcome.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 19, 2023·6 min read

Does Drug Effect or Power of Belief Explain Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effect?

Researchers conducted a unique study to uncover the efficacy of ketamine in treating depression, bypassing its unmistakable psychedelic effects by administering it during surgery. Surprisingly, both the ketamine and placebo groups showed substantial improvement in depression symptoms.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·October 19, 2023·4 min read

Genetic Imprints Guide Mouse Parenting

Researchers uncovered a fascinating link between "imprinted genes" and parenting behaviors in mice. Unlike typical genes where both maternal and paternal copies are expressed, imprinted genes allow only one parent's copy to be active.

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·October 18, 2023·6 min read

How Working Memory Powers English Learning Writers

Researchers delved into the intricate cognitive processes underpinning how English learners write in their second language. By testing almost 500 elementary-age students, they found that working memory capacity played a pivotal role in these young writers’ English abilities.

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·October 18, 2023·5 min read

Unraveling the Octopus’s 2.8 Billion-Base Genome

Scientists have successfully determined the genomic composition of octopuses, unveiling a whopping 2.8 billion base pairs across 30 chromosomes. This was a result of comprehensive, computer-assisted genome studies and comparisons with other cephalopod species.

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·October 18, 2023·2 min read

Hit Snooze: More Sleep Could Boost Morning Alertness

There may be perks to hitting the snooze button. Among 1,732 adults, 69% reported snoozing, with an average snooze time of 22 minutes. Younger participants and evening types were more prone to snoozing. A smaller study found that 30 minutes of snoozing could enhance or not affect cognitive performance upon waking.

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·October 18, 2023·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Symptoms Transferred via Microbiota Transplant

Summary: A new study confirmed a link between gut microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease. The research demonstrated that Alzheimer’s symptoms could...

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·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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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 16, 2023·3 min read

Spotting Corporate Psychopaths

Research sheds light on how to identify and manage individuals termed 'corporate psychopaths' within the business realm. These individuals, making up roughly 1% of adults, lack emotions such as guilt or empathy but often rise to leadership positions due to their charismatic traits.

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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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brain research

Post Partum Depression May Have Genetic Roots

New Eye Clock Predicts Aging Through Fluid Proteins

Xanax’s Efficacy Questioned

Does Drug Effect or Power of Belief Explain Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effect?

Genetic Imprints Guide Mouse Parenting

How Working Memory Powers English Learning Writers

Unraveling the Octopus’s 2.8 Billion-Base Genome

Hit Snooze: More Sleep Could Boost Morning Alertness

Alzheimer’s Symptoms Transferred via Microbiota Transplant

Decoding Schizophrenia: Brain Connectivity’s Role

Spotting Corporate Psychopaths

Common Fungus Might Fuel Alzheimer’s Onset

AI Body Gap: Why Robots Need “Internal Feelings” to be Safe

Wetware AI: Living Brain Cells Trained to Run Chaos Math

Mapping the Brain’s Internal Stopwatch

Individual Cone Cells Create Our Sharpest Sight

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