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·July 16, 2024·6 min read

Antioxidants Slow Vision Loss in Late-Stage Dry AMD

Researchers found that daily antioxidant supplements slow the progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The supplements help preserve central vision by slowing the expansion of geographic atrophy regions in the retina. This finding supports the use of AREDS2 supplements for people with late dry AMD.

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·May 29, 2024·4 min read

Blood Flow Waves Wash Across Brain Surface

Researchers visualized the full network of blood vessels in awake mice, discovering rhythmic expansions and contractions that create blood flow waves across the brain's surface. This study reveals new insights into brain blood supply, though the function of these waves remains unclear.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 29, 2024·8 min read

New Primate Chromosome Maps Shed Light on Human Evolution

Researchers created the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates, revealing significant variations in Y chromosomes among species. This groundbreaking study provides crucial insights into the rapid evolution of these chromosomes and previously unexplored regions of great ape genomes.

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·April 8, 2024·7 min read

Daily Exercise Incentives Lead to Sustained Activity Increase

Incentives and daily reminders can significantly increase physical activity among adults at risk for heart disease, raising their daily steps by over 1,500. The intervention, which included financial rewards and game-like points, not only encouraged an additional 40 minutes of moderate exercise weekly but also led to sustained health benefits six months post-trial.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 13, 2024·2 min read

Brain Connectivity Breakthrough Sheds New Light on ADHD

Researchers have made a pivotal discovery in ADHD research, finding that the disorder's symptoms are connected to unusual interactions between the brain's frontal cortex and its deeper information processing centers. By analyzing an unprecedented dataset of over 10,000 functional brain images from youths with and without ADHD, the study uncovers heightened connectivity between key brain areas responsible for learning, emotion, and behavior control.

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·March 12, 2024·5 min read

Delta-8 THC: Rising Use Among Teens Raises Health Concerns

Approximately 11% of 12th-grade students in the U.S. have used delta-8-THC in the past year, a psychoactive substance derived from hemp with effects similar to traditional THC. This analysis is part of the 2023 Monitoring the Future survey, highlighting concerns over the accessibility of delta-8 products to teenagers, especially given the absence of federal age restrictions for purchase.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 20, 2024·6 min read

Exercise Yields Greater Benefits for Women Than Men

A new study reveals that regular exercise significantly reduces the risk of early death and fatal cardiovascular events more in women than in men, despite women generally engaging in less intense physical activity. Analyzing data from over 400,000 U.S. adults, the research found that women have a 24% lower risk of mortality and a 36% reduced risk of fatal cardiovascular events compared to men's 15% and 14% reductions, respectively.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 7, 2024·5 min read

Brain’s Drainage System Provides New Insights into Aging and Immunity

A new study reveals a direct connection between the brain and its dura mater, challenging previous beliefs about the brain's isolation. This connection facilitates waste fluid exit and immune system interaction, highlighting the importance of arachnoid cuff exit (ACE) points in brain health and disease management.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·January 31, 2024·5 min read

Diet and Immunity: Vegan vs. Keto’s Impact on the Body

A new study reveals distinct immune system responses to vegan and ketogenic diets. Over a two-week period, 20 participants alternated between these diets, allowing researchers to observe changes in innate and adaptive immunity, metabolic pathways, and gut microbiomes.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 14, 2023·6 min read

Complete Cell Atlas of a Mammalian Brain Unveiled

Researchers achieved a groundbreaking feat by creating the first complete cell atlas of a mammalian brain, specifically a mouse. This comprehensive map details over 32 million cells, their types, locations, molecular information, and connectivity.

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·December 7, 2023·4 min read

Maternal Inflammation Linked to Child Behavioral Dysregulation

Maternal inflammation risk factors may be associated with dysregulation in children, encompassing attention, anxiety, depression, and aggression. Researchers observed that children born to mothers with prenatal infections, or who were overweight, less educated, or smoked during pregnancy, had a higher likelihood of dysregulation.

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·December 4, 2023·6 min read

Link Between High Blood Pressure, Immune System, and Cognitive Decline Revealed

Immune system cells' response in the brain's protective covering may contribute to cognitive decline in individuals with chronic high blood pressure. New research provides insights into new ways to counteract high blood pressure's impact on cognition.