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·May 14, 2024·6 min read

AI Uncovers Hidden Differences in Male and Female Brain Structures

Researchers use AI to reveal distinct cellular-level differences in the brains of men and women, focusing on white matter. These findings show AI can accurately identify sex-based brain patterns invisible to human eyes.

This shows the outline of people and brains.

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·January 13, 2025·6 min read

Almost Half of Americans Over 55 Face Dementia Risk

New research finds that the lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 in Americans is 42%, significantly higher than previous estimates. Women face a higher risk (48%) than men (35%) due to their longer life expectancy. Risk factors include genetic predisposition, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and limited physical activity.

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·January 2, 2025·6 min read

Ancient Brain Reflex Develops Without Sensory Input

Researchers uncovered that the vestibulo-ocular reflex, a vital brain circuit stabilizing gaze during body tilts, matures independently of sensory input in newborns. This reflex, essential for perceiving a stable environment, enables the eyes to counter-rotate with body movements.

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·April 22, 2026·9 min read

Astrocytes Build Long-Range Communication Networks in the Brain

Neuroscientists have discovered a secret second network in the brain. AI-mapped astrocyte webs connect distant brain regions, challenging 100 years of neuron-centric theory.

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·April 6, 2021·4 min read

Brain Cells Decide on Their Own When to Release Pleasure Hormone

Dopamine neurons largely rely on their own discharge to determine release rates of the hormone, researchers report.

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·February 19, 2025·6 min read

Brain Circuit Identifies What’s Familiar, Important, or Just Background

Scientists have identified a previously unknown brain circuit that rapidly evaluates sensory information by integrating memories and emotions. This direct feedback loop between the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus allows the brain to prioritize important sights and sounds almost instantly.

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·February 14, 2018·5 min read

Brain Imaging Helps Redefine Intelligence

Neuroimaging technology has allowed researchers to measure brain entropy. Researchers report greater entropy is linked to more versatile information processing.

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·August 11, 2021·5 min read

Brain Memory Signals Linked to Blood Sugar Levels

Researchers report on how a cluster of neurons in the hippocampus may directly regulate metabolism.

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·August 22, 2022·4 min read

Brains Cells Born Together Wire and Fire Together for Life

Neurons that were "born" at the same time show distinct connectivity and activity throughout the life of an animal.

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·June 22, 2018·5 min read

Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

Researchers report the gamma-CaMPII protein plays a critical role in learning and memory. The shuttle protein may be dysfunctional in those with Schizophrenia and autism, hindering learning abilities, researchers report.

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·May 13, 2025·8 min read

Can Hearing Aids Ease Loneliness? New Study Says Yes

A new study shows that providing hearing aids and personalized audiology care helps older adults maintain social connections, reducing feelings of loneliness over time. Participants who received hearing interventions retained more diverse and meaningful relationships than those given only general healthy aging guidance.

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·May 17, 2018·6 min read

Cannabidiol Significantly Reduces Seizures in Patients with Severe Form of Epilepsy

Researchers provide further evidence that the cannabis compound, CBD, is effective at reducing seizures in people with epilepsy. The new study reveals CBD significantly reduced seizures in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Previously, the researchers demonstrated CBD was effective at seizure control in Dravet syndrome.

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NYU Langone

AI Uncovers Hidden Differences in Male and Female Brain Structures

Almost Half of Americans Over 55 Face Dementia Risk

Ancient Brain Reflex Develops Without Sensory Input

Astrocytes Build Long-Range Communication Networks in the Brain

Brain Cells Decide on Their Own When to Release Pleasure Hormone

Brain Circuit Identifies What’s Familiar, Important, or Just Background

Brain Imaging Helps Redefine Intelligence

Brain Memory Signals Linked to Blood Sugar Levels

Brains Cells Born Together Wire and Fire Together for Life

Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

Can Hearing Aids Ease Loneliness? New Study Says Yes

Cannabidiol Significantly Reduces Seizures in Patients with Severe Form of Epilepsy

Cannabis Destroys Sleep Quality

Genetic Risk for Anorexia May Begin Outside the Brain

Higher BMI Linked to Longer Survival After a Dementia Diagnosis

Can We Predict Hearing Loss Long Before Symptoms Ever Start?

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