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·April 13, 2022·4 min read

Why Certain Brain Neurons Are Vulnerable to Degeneration

Wolframin-expressing excitatory neurons (WFS1) are more vulnerable in the entorhinal cortex.WFS1 may reduce tau-pathology and neurodegeneration via the regulation of stress response to the abnormal buildup of tau aggregates and the downstream protein degradation pathway.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 13, 2022·5 min read

Newborns’ Brains Already Organized Into Functional Networks

The brains of newborns already contain five critical networks, including high-level visual and somatosensory networks that are similar to those seen in adult brains. Researchers identified multiple genes from brain tissue samples that may have led to the specific brain organization in newborns.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 14, 2022·6 min read

Anyone Can Be Trained to Be Creative

A new method, based on narrative theory, helps spark creativity and innovation in people.

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·March 9, 2022·4 min read

How Early Life Experiences May Affect Brain Wiring

Early life experiences may affect neural wiring patterns that can lead to the development of ASD, schizophrenia, and epilepsy later in life, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 31, 2022·5 min read

People Are Fast and Accurate When Making High-Value Decisions

When choosing between high-value items, people's decisions tend to be faster and more accurate.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 7, 2021·5 min read

Self-Administered Cognition Test Predicts Early Signs of Dementia Sooner

A newly developed self-assessment test of cognitive function can help detect early signs of dementia sooner than commonly used office-based cognitive tests.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 19, 2021·3 min read

Disrupted Circadian Regulation of Cognition in Alzheimer’s Disease

Amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain may contribute to deficits in circadian regulation of learning and memory during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 14, 2021·6 min read

How Highly Processed Foods Harm Memory in the Aging Brain

A diet high in processed foods leads to neuroinflammation and memory decline in older rats, a new study reports. Supplementing a processed food diet with DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid, helped mitigate memory problems and reduce inflammation.

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·October 6, 2021·5 min read

What Makes Adult Children Cut Ties With Parents

Mothers who report estrangement from their adult children report they often believe their ex-husbands, and the current partner of the child is responsible for the break in their relationships. Additionally, some cite mental health problems experienced by their child as a factor for estrangement.

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·July 21, 2021·4 min read

Exoskeletons Have a Problem: They Can Strain the Brain

Exoskeleton devices used to help alleviate stress to the lower back may compete with neural resources, canceling out the benefits of wearing them.

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Featured Psychology

·June 3, 2021·5 min read

Who’s More Susceptible to Believing Falsehoods?

Study reveals conservatives are less able to distinguish political truths from falsehoods, and the glut of right-wing media organizations producing politically incorrect content is likely to blame.

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·May 29, 2021·6 min read

Horror Films as a Reimagined Space for Healing

A new study reports certain horror movies, such as the Halloween series, focus on the cycles of trauma and how it connects to the experience of survivors. Researchers say how the movies deal with trauma is indicative of how trauma is treated in the real-world setting, where the experience is often not acknowledged by others and victims are provided limited support for healing.