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·December 20, 2022·5 min read

Newly Identified Neuromarker Reveals Clues About Drug and Food Craving

Researchers have identified neural biomarkers associated with food and drug cravings. The findings could help pave the way for new treatments for addiction.

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·December 20, 2022·4 min read

Network Neuroscience Theory Best Predictor of Intelligence

Study reveals how various brain regions and neural networks contribute to a person's problem-solving abilities and general intelligence.

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·December 20, 2022·5 min read

During Sleep, Brain Regions Synchronize to Create Motor Memory

Study reveals how motor memory is consolidated during sleep.

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·December 19, 2022·3 min read

How Many Free Hot Drinks and Cookies Are Excessive?

Researchers question, when free snacks and hot drinks are offered, how much is it reasonable to take before it becomes "excessive"?

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·December 19, 2022·5 min read

Soft Brain Probe Could Be a Boon for Depression Research

Researchers have developed a soft, implantable brain probe that can monitor serotonin and dopamine activity in real-time.

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·December 19, 2022·6 min read

How the Human Brain Drains Fluid

A new study of the recently discovered brain's lymphatic system may shed new light on various brain diseases and how fluid drainage may play a role.

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·December 19, 2022·4 min read

Serotonin 2C Receptor Associated With Obesity and Maladaptive Behavior

Mutations in the gene for the serotonin 2C receptor play a key role in obesity and dysfunctional behaviors in both human and animal models.

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·December 19, 2022·4 min read

Stranded Dolphins’ Brains Show Common Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers found the brains of three species of stranded dolphins had classic biomarkers associated with human Alzheimer's disease. The findings add weight to the "sick leader" theory, where a group of healthy dolphins finds themselves in dangerously shallow waters after following a group leader showing signs of confusion.

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·December 19, 2022·5 min read

Some Claim Culture Affects Our Basic Visual Perception

The basics of visual perception, such as object orientation, are largely independent of cultural variation and apply broadly across human populations.

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·December 17, 2022·4 min read

Study Examines Links Between Parents’ Income and Sexual Orientation of Their Children

A new study links same-sex attraction to parents' socioeconomic status during pregnancy. Researchers report the highest frequency of same-sex attraction was found in children in the lowest income group and elevated levels of same-sex attraction in children who came from the most affluent backgrounds. They speculate higher levels of fetal estrogen is a factor in both male and female same-sex attraction in the lowest-income group, while elevated levels of fetal testosterone is a factor in the higher income group. Higher fetal estrogen was related to more submissive roles in same-sex relationships, while higher fetal testosterone was associated with more assertive characteristics.

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·December 17, 2022·5 min read

Why Does the Alzheimer’s Brain Become Insulin-Resistant?

Insulin binding receptors are predominantly located in the microvessels within the blood-brain barrier. In patients with Alzheimer's, the abundance of these receptors is decreased. This decrease could lead to the loss of insulin response in the Alzheimer's brain.

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·December 17, 2022·5 min read

What Pretend Play Tells Us About Social Cognition

By the age of two, most children are able to embark on pretend play and adopt a perspective that does not fit reality. This enables children to develop the ability to attribute perspective to others that they don't share. Findings suggest the ability to adopt perspectives, an important aspect of developing social cognition and the attribution of mental state, is already present in young children.