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·August 9, 2021·6 min read

Neurons That Respond to Touch Are Less Picky Than Expected

Contradicting conventional thought, researchers find neurons associated with processing touch sensations do not simply respond to distinct types of touch. Instead, these neurons respond to many types of touch, and to varying degrees.

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·July 23, 2021·4 min read

Americans With Higher Net Worth at Midlife Tend to Live Longer

People who are financially more comfortable during mid-life tend to live longer, researchers say.

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·July 2, 2021·4 min read

Cannabinoid Pathway Linked to Psychiatric Disorders

Findings reveal a role the endocannabinoid system plays in a range of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and ASD.

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·June 20, 2021·5 min read

Memory Helps Us Evaluate Situations on the Fly, Not Just Recall the Past

While commonly implicated in long-term memory, researchers report the hippocampus plays a critical role in short-term memory and decision making.

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·May 10, 2021·6 min read

Implanted Wireless Device Triggers Mice to Form Instant Bond

A new wireless, battery-less brain implant that harnesses optogenetics can manipulate social interactions in mice.

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·April 30, 2021·4 min read

Transporter Imbalance Implicated in Schizophrenia

Researchers have implicated alterations in the balance of two chloride ion channels in the cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia. Inhibiting transporter activity with bumetanide reversed some of the cognitive symptoms in mouse models of the psychiatric disorder.

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·March 19, 2021·4 min read

Tiny Machine Poised to Unlock Brain’s Mysteries

Researchers have developed a new device that can record, sense, and manipulate brain organoids. The device will allow researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries about how the brain develops and identify mechanisms of recovery following trauma.

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·March 16, 2021·4 min read

Could Birth Control Pills Ease Concussion Symptoms in Female Athletes?

Birth control pills high in progesterone might be a new weapon in the fight against concussion in women. Researchers found that during the menstrual cycle, when progesterone levels were higher, women reported less concussion-related stress. Post-concussion stress reduction is a sign of recovery from a head injury. Progesterone is also linked to increased blood flow to the brain.

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·March 8, 2021·5 min read

Why Odors Trigger Powerful Memories

Researchers discovered unique connectivity between the hippocampus and olfactory areas in the brain, a finding which explains why specific odors can trigger powerful memories. The study also reports a loss of sense of smell is associated with depression and a poorer quality of life.

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·March 1, 2021·4 min read

AI Shows Public Attitude Toward COVID-19 Is More ‘Infectious’ Than Disease Itself

Applying an AI to analyze tweets, researchers report people's attitudes toward COVID-19 may be more infectious than the virus itself.

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·February 23, 2021·5 min read

‘Walking’ Molecule Superstructures Could Help Create Neurons for Regenerative Medicine

A new 3-D printed biomaterial is able to mimic the properties of living brain tissue. The new material could be used to enhance regenerative medicine therapies.