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·January 3, 2024·4 min read

Power of Beliefs on Brain and Drug Dosing Behavior

Researchers discovered that a person's beliefs about drugs can influence their brain activity and behavior similarly to pharmacological effects. Focusing on beliefs about nicotine, the study revealed that human beliefs have a precise and dose-dependent influence on the brain, which can be crucial for understanding addiction and various disorders.

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·November 2, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Memory: Key Protein’s Role in Aging and Brain Plasticity Revealed

A new study delves deeper into the workings of the protein TIMP2, crucial for hippocampal plasticity, an essential process for memory and learning. The study highlights how TIMP2 regulates the plasticity of the hippocampus, particularly as it diminishes with age.

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·October 10, 2023·6 min read

AI Uncovers Secrets of Brain Aging

Utilizing artificial intelligence, researchers developed "HistoAge," an algorithm predicting age at death and unraveling the enigmas of brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders. By analyzing nearly 700 digitized hippocampal sections from elderly brain donors, the tool forecasts age with striking accuracy and identifies regions susceptible to age-related changes.

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·March 14, 2018·4 min read

Study Links Physical Characteristics and Brain Health in Psychosis

A new study reports on a link between age, body mass index and brain integrity in psychosis. Researchers discovered higher age, BMI and severity of psychotic symptoms were negatively associated with cortical thickness and brain activity when patients were asked to perform cognitive tasks.