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·July 15, 2023·6 min read

Pupil Size Regulated by Orexin, Not Stress Hormones

Researchers have discovered that the neurotransmitter orexin, not the stress hormone noradrenaline, regulates pupil size, challenging prior understanding. Orexin neurons affect pupil size in response to emotional states and mental strain, not just light exposure.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·June 12, 2023·6 min read

The Adaptive Eye: Survival Dictates Our Visual Perception

Our perception of the world isn't necessarily the most accurate, but rather the most beneficial for our survival. By manipulating the context and rewards of visual tasks, researchers found that our visual perception, even at the retinal level, changes to maximize personal benefits.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 30, 2023·4 min read

Meditation Diminishes Bias Toward Negative Information

A new study reveals that daily mindfulness meditation can help reduce individuals' tendency to avoid negative information. The practice of regular mindfulness meditation allows people to better process uncomfortable emotions, thus enabling them to handle negative information more objectively.

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·March 25, 2023·5 min read

Detecting Exercise Exhaustion With Smart Sportswear

A new textile sensor precisely measures body movements without the need for electronic components. The sensor, which can be added to workout clothing, can predict in real-time how exhausted you get during exercise.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 14, 2023·4 min read

Detecting Hidden Brain States With Mathematical Models

Using a mathematical model to study how the brain predicts information and learns, researchers discovered signals for accuracy are found in the anterior insula and anxiety affects activity levels in this brain region.

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·February 17, 2023·6 min read

Achieving a Better Understanding of How the Blood-Brain Barrier Works

Researchers have created a new model of the blood-brain barrier that can mimic fluid flow to and from the brain.

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·November 25, 2022·4 min read

Protein Shapes Could Indicate Parkinson’s Disease

The shape of a specific set of proteins differs in the spinal fluid of patients with Parkinson's disease compared to those without the neurodegenerative disease.