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·October 3, 2023·6 min read

Perception Puzzles: Our Brain’s Unique Counting Methods

A new study reveals intriguing insights into how our brains perceive different quantities of objects. When faced with a small number of items (four or fewer), our brains can quickly and accurately determine the count, a phenomenon known as "subitizing." Conversely, with five or more items, our estimation becomes increasingly imprecise and time-consuming.

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·September 28, 2023·5 min read

Not All Older Adults Reap Cognitive Benefits of Life Satisfaction

A new study delves into the link between life satisfaction and cognitive functioning in older adults. Surprisingly, while many studies advocate life satisfaction as a cognitive booster, this study suggests that it doesn't benefit everyone.

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·September 25, 2023·5 min read

Blood Biomarkers Highlight Immune Disruption in Long-COVID

Researchers reveal distinctive blood biomarkers in long COVID patients. This groundbreaking study establishes clear differences in immune and hormone function between individuals with long COVID and those without.

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·September 20, 2023·6 min read

Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Brain Size and Child IQ Reduction

A new study linked higher prenatal exposure to certain phthalates with reduced gray matter in children's brains by age 10. This exposure was also correlated with decreased IQ levels in the offspring at age 14.

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·September 15, 2023·5 min read

Neighborhood Woes: How Living Conditions Impact Brain Structure and Diet

Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods not only influences food choices and weight gain but can also alter the brain's microstructure. Researchers found that poor food quality, high-calorie intake, and inactive environments common in such areas disrupt brain regions crucial for emotion, cognition, and reward processing.

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·September 15, 2023·8 min read

Mice in Maze Shed New Light on Rodent Learning and Cognition

Researchers have delved deeper into mouse behavior, challenging previous assumptions about their cognitive strategies in reward-based learning tasks. While humans efficiently adopt the "win-stay, lose-shift" approach in "reversal learning" activities, mice were observed to blend this with an exploratory strategy.

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·September 7, 2023·8 min read

Could Neurogenesis and Navigating Change Be Key to Cognitive Flexibility?

Researchers are closing in on the relationship between cognitive adaptability and adult neurogenesis. They developed a novel animal model to test cognitive flexibility by adding layers of complexity to a maze challenge.

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·September 6, 2023·3 min read

Early Concussions Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline

A recent study reveals a link between early-life concussions and faster cognitive decline in later years. Conducted on World War II veteran twins, the research showed that twins with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) scored lower on cognitive tests and exhibited quicker decline than their non-injured counterparts.

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·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. \

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·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.

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·September 3, 2023·2 min read

Top 5 Neuroscience Discoveries of the Week – September 3, 2023

This week in neuroscience, we've seen groundbreaking advancements ranging from a diet that can potentially extend lifespan without calorie restriction, to a new drug that could revolutionize obesity treatment.

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·August 31, 2023·5 min read

Breast Milk Alternative Boosts IQ and Executive Function in Kids

Researchers discovered a complex milk component that, when added to infant formula, can offer long-term cognitive benefits to children. The study found that formula supplemented with milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and lactoferrin for a year raised children's IQ by 5 points at age 5 ½.