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·October 13, 2023·4 min read

How Menstrual Cycles Shape Women’s Memory and Brain

Research reveals a notable interplay between fluctuating ovarian hormones during the menstrual cycle and structural adaptations within women's brains, particularly in regions vital for cognitive function. Utilizing a meticulous approach, researchers tapped into 7 Tesla MRI and blood sampling across six menstrual cycle points to observe how estradiol and progesterone influenced medial temporal lobe and hippocampal regions, pivotal areas for episodic memory and spatial cognition.

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·September 28, 2023·7 min read

Beyond Sight: Unraveling the Mysteries of Brain Wiring

Scientists made a novel discovery using zebrafish with a genetic mutation. These 'deep-blind' fish lack connections between the retina and brain yet retain functional brain circuits.

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·August 5, 2023·5 min read

How Insulin-Like Growth Factors Bolster Brain Plasticity

Researchers discovered a mechanism linking insulin-like growth factors (IGF) to brain plasticity. This groundbreaking study uncovers how IGF1 and IGF2 promote brain health and functionality, including learning and memory, through the activation of IGF1-Receptor during synaptic plasticity.

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·June 13, 2023·4 min read

Expressing Emotions through Dance: An Innovative Video Library

Researchers developed a video library showcasing a range of emotional expressions through full-body dance movements. The library contains 150 clips, each portraying a professional dancer emoting joy, anger, fear, sadness, or a neutral state through different sequences of movements.

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·June 3, 2023·4 min read

Hitching a Ride: mRNA’s Transport System in Brain Cells Revealed

Researchers made significant advancements in understanding how mRNA is distributed in brain cells. They discovered that a protein complex called FERRY aids Early Endosomes (EEs) to carry mRNAs to distant parts of the neuron.

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·June 2, 2023·5 min read

Aging Myelin: A New Perspective in Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

Age-related degeneration of myelin, the insulating layer around nerve cells in the brain, actively promotes disease-related changes in Alzheimer's. Researchers examined mouse models of Alzheimer's with myelin defects, finding that these defects accelerated the formation of amyloid plaques, a characteristic sign of Alzheimer's.

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·May 24, 2023·6 min read

Hunger Games: Ghrelin and Brain Cells Dictate Feeding Behavior

A new study illuminates how the hormone ghrelin, released when hungry, influences feeding behavior in mice. Ghrelin activates specific neurons in the amygdala, a region primarily studied in the context of fear and reward, prompting food consumption and producing sensations of hunger and satisfaction.

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·May 5, 2023·4 min read

Interactive Art Exhibitions Can Improve Mood and Reduce Anxiety

Viewing interactive art online can improve our mood and reduce anxiety. People reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety after just a few minutes of viewing an interactive Monet Water Lily art exhibition from Google Arts and Culture. The study also found that individuals with high levels of aesthetic responsiveness benefit more from online art viewing.

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·April 16, 2023·3 min read

How High Blood Pressure Affects Mental Health

Researchers have discovered high blood pressure, depression, and emotion-related brain activity are linked to the development of hypertension.How High Blood Pressure Affects Mental Health

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·March 29, 2023·5 min read

How Dogs Are Used Impacts How They Are Treated

A dog's behavioral functions are strong predictors of how its owners treat them.

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·March 23, 2023·4 min read

Eye Color Genes Are Critical for Retinal Health

The Kynurenine pathway is not only important for eye pigment formation, it also plays a role in maintaining retinal health.

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·March 17, 2023·3 min read

How Our Native Language Shapes Our Brain Wiring

Our native language may affect the way in which our brains are wired and underlie the way we think, a new study reports. Using neuroimaging to analyze neural connectivity in native German and native Arabic speakers, researchers found stronger connectivity between the right and left hemispheres in Arabic speakers, and stronger connectivity in the left hemisphere language area in German speakers.

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Max Planck Institute

How Menstrual Cycles Shape Women’s Memory and Brain

Beyond Sight: Unraveling the Mysteries of Brain Wiring

How Insulin-Like Growth Factors Bolster Brain Plasticity

Expressing Emotions through Dance: An Innovative Video Library

Hitching a Ride: mRNA’s Transport System in Brain Cells Revealed

Aging Myelin: A New Perspective in Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

Hunger Games: Ghrelin and Brain Cells Dictate Feeding Behavior

Interactive Art Exhibitions Can Improve Mood and Reduce Anxiety

How High Blood Pressure Affects Mental Health

How Dogs Are Used Impacts How They Are Treated

Eye Color Genes Are Critical for Retinal Health

How Our Native Language Shapes Our Brain Wiring

How Severe Illness During Pregnancy Alters Fetal Brain Development

Aging Brains Maintain Robust Language Networks Despite Cognitive Decline

Youth Protein TIMP2 Restores Immune Function in the Aging Brain

Shame, Stigma, and Culture Prevent Male Domestic Violence Survivors From Seeking Help

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