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Neuroscience research articles and press releases that cover research published in Open Access journals are listed below. We use Open Access (OA) to mean that the general public has free, open access to research journal articles published online.

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·July 27, 2023·5 min read

Low-Fiber Diets in Pregnancy Risk Child Brain Development

Researchers have provided evidence linking maternal undernutrition, specifically low fiber intake during pregnancy, to neurodevelopmental delays in children. They compared the developmental progress of children born to mothers with varying fiber intake levels during pregnancy.

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·July 26, 2023·5 min read

Stair Hazards: Women’s Multitasking Leads to Increased Fall Risk

Young women are more likely to take risks such as multitasking or chatting while navigating stairs. This behavioral pattern could explain why women in their 20s suffer stair-related injuries 80% more often than men.

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·July 20, 2023·5 min read

Psychiatric History of Both Parents Tied to Preterm Birth Risk

A new study reveals the increased risk of preterm birth in infants when both parents have psychiatric diagnoses. The research analyzed data on all live births in Sweden between 1997 and 2016.

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·July 19, 2023·5 min read

Inflammation Levels Linked to Future Dementia Risk

Researchers found a significant, albeit small, correlation between inflammation levels and the future risk of dementia. In a study involving data from nearly 500,000 participants of the UK Biobank, the team evaluated inflammatory biomarkers and their relation to cognitive performance and later dementia diagnosis.

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·July 18, 2023·4 min read

The Silent Struggle: Are Language Barriers Holding Back Science?

An international survey reveals a substantial disadvantage for non-native English speakers in scientific research. The study, which involved 908 environmental science researchers, found non-native speakers needed twice as much time for scientific activities, including reading, writing, publication, dissemination, and conference participation.

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·July 5, 2023·3 min read

Human Hand Scents: A Novel Tool for Sex Prediction

A new study reveals that the composition of scent compounds on a person's hand can accurately determine their sex. The analysis, using mass spectrometry, successfully predicted an individual's sex with an impressive accuracy rate of 96.67%.

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·June 30, 2023·4 min read

Kindness Meditation Boosts Memory Recall in Depression Recovery

A form of meditation focused on unconditional kindness can enhance memory recall in individuals with a history of depression. Participants engaged in daily ten-minute meditations aimed at promoting happiness, health, loving-kindness, and peace.

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·June 30, 2023·5 min read

Muscle Up Against Alzheimer’s: Lean Mass May Be A Potential Shield

High lean muscle levels may be protective against Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which involved genetic analyses of hundreds of thousands of participants, suggested a correlation between lean muscle mass and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's.

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·June 28, 2023·5 min read

Beyond Caffeine: How the Coffee Experience Enhances Brain Readiness

Drinking coffee increases alertness and prepares people to switch from rest to task mode more so than just consuming caffeine. Researchers found coffee drinking decreased the connectivity of the brain's default mode network - involved in introspection - indicating readiness to move on to tasks.

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·June 20, 2023·6 min read

Social Bonds Protect Aging Brains

Social isolation can potentially harm brain structure and cognitive performance, suggesting an increased risk of conditions like Alzheimer's dementia. The study indicates a lack of quality social interaction can lead to a decrease in the hippocampus's volume, crucial for memory formation and retrieval, and poorer cognitive performance.

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·June 20, 2023·5 min read

Hit or Miss? AI and Brain Waves Tune into Future Hit Songs with 97% Accuracy

Researchers developed a machine learning model that uses neural responses to predict the success of songs with 97% accuracy. In their study, participants listened to a set of songs while their neurophysiologic responses were monitored, generating data that helped the machine learning model determine potential hits.

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·June 14, 2023·6 min read

Bumblebees Use Scent Marks to Navigate Home

Bumblebees utilize their highly sensitive sense of smell to locate their nests, particularly in conditions where visual cues are unreliable. In experiments, scent marks left by bumblebees at their nest entrance helped them return home when visual landmarks were altered.