FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 25, 2023·5 min readSocial Media’s Influence: Why More Young Women Eye Cosmetic SurgeryNew research unveils the powerful influence of social media on young women’s views towards cosmetic surgery. The study, surveying 238 young women, found regular social media users more likely to be self-critical and open to cosmetic procedures.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 25, 2023·5 min readBlood Biomarkers Highlight Immune Disruption in Long-COVIDResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 25, 2023·5 min readCongress Tweets: Belief-Speak, Facts, and Trustworthiness DecodedA new study delves into the tweet behavior of Congress members over the last decade. Both Republican and Democratic politicians have shown an uptick in sharing their convictions and beliefs along with evidence-backed information.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2023·4 min readBrain Signals Decipher Memory VariationsResearchers have unraveled brain signals linked to variations in memory performance. In the largest functional imaging study on memory involving 1,500 participants, they noted differences in brain activity during the memorization of 72 images.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2023·6 min readAddiction’s Common Ground: A Universal Brain Circuit RevealedResearchers discovered a universal brain network present in people with substance use disorders. Analyzing data from over 144 studies involving 9,000+ participants, they found consistent abnormalities regardless of substance or lesion location.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 25, 2023·5 min readDecoding Brain InflammationResearchers studied the TSPO protein, a marker for visualizing cerebral inflammation. Although used in hundreds of PET scans, its exact significance in relation to inflammation remained uncertain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 23, 2023·5 min readJamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily NewRepetition in the brain gives rise to two peculiar phenomena: déjà vu and its lesser-known counterpart, jamais vu. The latter makes familiar experiences feel eerily new and unsettling.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 23, 2023·7 min readNew Tools Illuminate Myelin Growth in InfantsResearchers are grappling with vast datasets to unravel brain mysteries. A team employed new software to analyze MRIs from 300 infants, revealing that myelin in white matter grows slower after birth.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 22, 2023·6 min readFrom Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making ProwessUsing a comparison to vinyl record collectors, researchers delve into the concept of matching—a behavior where decisions are based on reward expectations—observed from pigeons to humans. In a recent study, the team found that fruit flies also demonstrate this behavior, deciding based on their reward predictions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2023·5 min readJellyfish Show Remarkable Learning SkillsJellyfish, despite lacking centralized brains, can learn similarly to more advanced organisms, a new study reveals. Scientists trained Caribbean box jellyfish to dodge obstacles, showcasing the animal's capability for associative learning.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·September 22, 2023·5 min readUpside Down World: Unique View Offers Clues to Face RecognitionClaudio's unique head orientation—rotated nearly 180 degrees—allowed researchers to explore the evolutionary and experiential factors in face recognition. While most people struggle to recognize inverted faces, Claudio's distinct vantage point put this ability to the test.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2023·4 min readBrain’s Blue Spot, Locus Coeruleus, Is A Key Player in Sleep Quality and MemoryResearchers have shed light on the vital role of the locus coeruleus in regulating REM sleep and its effects on cognitive processes. Located deep in the brain, this nucleus manages noradrenaline, influencing memory, emotions, and sleep initiation.Read More
