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·September 20, 2023·5 min read

How Infant Cries Activate Mother’s Nursing Response

A new study unveils the brain mechanism in rodents behind a mother's quick response to her newborn's cry by releasing breast milk. The research reveals that a baby's wail triggers the release of the hormone oxytocin, facilitating lactation.

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·September 19, 2023·6 min read

Is Early Convalescent Plasma Treatment A Barrier to Long COVID?

Researchers found that early treatment with plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients reduces the risk of developing post-COVID conditions or "long COVID." The study revealed that patients who received the plasma, rich in SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, had a reduced hospitalization rate and fewer long COVID symptoms compared to those receiving a placebo.

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·September 19, 2023·3 min read

How Flies Turn Memories into Upwind Food Hunts

Researchers revealed how the fruit fly brain transforms memories of past rewards into actionable behaviors, guiding the fly to food. A key brain region, the mushroom body, integrates olfactory information and assigns values to odors, but the link to motor actions was unclear.

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·September 19, 2023·5 min read

Aging in the Brain: Microglial Changes Differ Between Sexes

Researchers delved into how microglial cells in the brain age and their link to brain dysfunction. Their study, using male and female mice, found surprising sex-based distinctions in microglial aging.

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·September 19, 2023·6 min read

Scratching Below the Surface: Tech Measures Scratch Intensity

Researchers have developed a wearable device to objectively gauge scratching intensity. This innovation aids in the assessment of itch-relieving medications. The device combines an accelerometer with a unique contact microphone to capture the intensity and vibrations of scratching.

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·September 19, 2023·5 min read

The Dance of Histones and Genetics Makes Us Who We Are

Epigenetics explores how external factors, such as diet or stress, can temporarily influence the expression of our genes. At the molecular heart of this process are histones, protein structures which DNA coils around.

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·September 19, 2023·3 min read

3D-Printed Nerve Networks Come Alive

Engineers have pioneered the 3D printing of nerve networks using "bioinks" packed with living neurons. This novel technique allows for the creation of 3D neural circuits that emulate the intricate connections seen in a living brain.

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·September 19, 2023·4 min read

Journey of Joy: Tracing Emotional Highs and Lows Over a Lifetime

Subjective well-being varies significantly across different stages of life, reveals a comprehensive study examining 460,902 participants. Life satisfaction dips during teenage years, peaks in the 70s, and drops off again by age 96.

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·September 19, 2023·4 min read

DishBrain: Bio-Computing’s Rise and Ethics in the Age of Living Machines

The revolutionary field of bio-computing is making waves as DishBrain, a neural system combining 800,000 living brain cells, learns to play Pong. Recognizing the pressing need for ethical guidelines in this emerging domain, the pioneers behind DishBrain have joined forces with bioethicists in a study.

Neuroscience

·September 19, 2023·7 min read

Tiny Sea Creatures Provide Evolution’s Clue to Neuron Origins

Researchers investigated the tiny marine animals called placozoans, revealing unexpected links to the evolution of neurons. These ancient creatures have specialized secretory cells that might have been precursors to neurons in advanced animals.

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·September 19, 2023·5 min read

Mapping Love: Study Charts How Love Feels in Our Bodies

Researchers unveiled a groundbreaking "map" of how different types of love are physically and mentally experienced throughout the body. Through a survey involving 27 distinct love forms, results showed a continuum from weaker to stronger love sensations.

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·September 19, 2023·4 min read

Dopamine’s Decision Role: Faster but Flawed Choices

Recent research reveals dopamine's role in the speed and accuracy of decision-making processes. When dopamine release was elevated, decisions were made faster but with increased inaccuracy.

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neurobiology

How Infant Cries Activate Mother’s Nursing Response

Is Early Convalescent Plasma Treatment A Barrier to Long COVID?

How Flies Turn Memories into Upwind Food Hunts

Aging in the Brain: Microglial Changes Differ Between Sexes

Scratching Below the Surface: Tech Measures Scratch Intensity

The Dance of Histones and Genetics Makes Us Who We Are

3D-Printed Nerve Networks Come Alive

Journey of Joy: Tracing Emotional Highs and Lows Over a Lifetime

DishBrain: Bio-Computing’s Rise and Ethics in the Age of Living Machines

Tiny Sea Creatures Provide Evolution’s Clue to Neuron Origins

Mapping Love: Study Charts How Love Feels in Our Bodies

Dopamine’s Decision Role: Faster but Flawed Choices

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New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

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