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·November 10, 2021·4 min read

Strategies for the Regeneration of Myelin

Cholesterol synthesis in nerve cells ensures the replenishment of newly myelin-forming cells. The findings could provide new treatment options for the treatment of disorders associated with myelin loss, such as multiple sclerosis.

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·October 28, 2021·5 min read

The Goal in Mind: Brain’s Internal Goal Map Helps Animals Precisely Navigate to Chosen Destination

Study reveals a specific neural code for spatial goals, providing evidence for the brain's goal map that guides us to a remote location over space and time.

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·October 25, 2021·3 min read

That Primate’s Got Rhythm! Lemurs Produce Music-Like Rhythms

Research of lemurs sheds light on the evolutionary origins of musicality in humans.

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·October 9, 2021·7 min read

Hair Samples Show Meditation Training Reduces Long-Term Stress

Many people claim meditation helps to relieve their daily stresses. A new study provides objective evidence which supports the claims. Researchers found cortisol levels from hair samples decreased by 25% following a six-month meditation training program.

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·September 25, 2021·5 min read

Mice’s Learning Skills Help Researchers Pinpointing Brain Areas Where Acquired Knowledge Is Stored

Study finds part of the category knowledge is already present in the early visual brain areas, revealing how widespread semantic memories are stored throughout the brain.

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·September 2, 2021·3 min read

Why Words Become Harder to Remember as We Get Older

Researchers reveal the neurobiological basis of why we often find it more difficult to find the right words as we age.

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·August 27, 2021·3 min read

Postponed Retirement Slows Cognitive Decline

Working until the age of 67 slows cognitive decline and appears to be neuroprotective against cognitive impairments and dementias.

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·August 19, 2021·5 min read

Flawed Quality Control in the Brain

A new mouse line makes the state of protein balance visible in the mammalian brain for the first time, allowing researchers to investigate disorders associated with protein misfolding.

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·August 9, 2021·3 min read

Coping With COVID-19 Stress Through Music

Many people listen to music to alleviate stress in their lives, this is especially true in the time of COVID. A new study reports people who experienced an increase in negative emotion during lockdown listened to music to relieve feelings of depression, stress, and fear. Those with a more positive state of mind turned to music as a replacement for social interaction.

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·July 29, 2021·4 min read

Remember More by Taking Breaks

Taking longer breaks during learning was associated with improved neural activity in the prefrontal cortex and better learning outcomes and memory retention in mice.

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·July 22, 2021·3 min read

How the Brain Paints the Beauty of a Landscape

Study reveals how the brain processes information about the natural environment and generates an aesthetic appreciation.

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·July 15, 2021·5 min read

Spending Time Outdoors Has a Positive Effect on Our Brains

Brain structure and mood improve when people spend time outdoors. This has positive implications for concentration, memory, and overall psychological wellbeing.

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Max Planck Institute

Strategies for the Regeneration of Myelin

The Goal in Mind: Brain’s Internal Goal Map Helps Animals Precisely Navigate to Chosen Destination

That Primate’s Got Rhythm! Lemurs Produce Music-Like Rhythms

Hair Samples Show Meditation Training Reduces Long-Term Stress

Mice’s Learning Skills Help Researchers Pinpointing Brain Areas Where Acquired Knowledge Is Stored

Why Words Become Harder to Remember as We Get Older

Postponed Retirement Slows Cognitive Decline

Flawed Quality Control in the Brain

Coping With COVID-19 Stress Through Music

Remember More by Taking Breaks

How the Brain Paints the Beauty of a Landscape

Spending Time Outdoors Has a Positive Effect on Our Brains

Study Supports and Expands the Primate Brain Lag Hypothesis

Slow Maternal Response Time Linked to ADHD in Kids

The Neural Circuit Behind Flexible Thinking

Acetaminophen Cleared of Autism and ADHD Pregnancy Risks

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