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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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·June 14, 2023·3 min read

Video Game Algorithm Unlocks Molecular Mysteries of Brain Cells

Researchers leveraged a tracking algorithm from video games to study molecules' behavior within live brain cells. They adapted the fast and accurate algorithm used to track bullets in combat games for use in super-resolution microscopy.

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·June 13, 2023·4 min read

Gut-Brain Connection Illuminated

Researchers unlocked new aspects of the complex gut-brain connection using a vibrating capsule ingested by participants. This unique methodology allowed researchers to directly measure neural responses during gastrointestinal stimulation.

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·June 8, 2023·4 min read

Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood

Cognitive ability in childhood correlates differently with various aspects of financial wellbeing in adulthood. Researchers analyzed data from 5,858 individuals, considering their cognitive skills at age 10 and their financial status later in life.

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·June 7, 2023·5 min read

Unveiling the Complexity of Musical Taste: Subgenres and Preferences Explored

Researchers report personal musical preferences aren't just about genre, but also about sub-genres within those categories. Surveying over 2,000 individuals, they discovered that fans within the same genre can exhibit diverse sub-genre preferences.

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·June 6, 2023·4 min read

How the Brain Decodes Speech in Noisy Rooms

Researchers discovered the brain decodes speech differently in noisy environments depending on the speech's volume and our focus on it. Their study, leveraging neural recordings and computer models, demonstrates that when struggling to follow a conversation amidst louder voices, our brain encodes phonetic information distinctly from when the voice is easily heard. This could be pivotal in enhancing hearing aids that isolate attended speech.

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·May 30, 2023·4 min read

Sleep Apnea’s Deep Impact on Gene Activity

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common disorder resulting in low blood oxygen levels, triggers significant changes in gene activity throughout the day. The study subjected mice to intermittent hypoxic conditions, similar to those experienced by OSA sufferers, and found substantial alterations in gene transcription across multiple tissues.

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·May 24, 2023·4 min read

Morning Larks, Religion, and Happiness: A Unique Link

Religious tendencies could contribute to the previously noted connection between morning preference and life satisfaction. Researchers conducted surveys of Polish adults assessing their morning-evening preference, conscientiousness, religiosity, and satisfaction with life.

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·May 24, 2023·6 min read

Tongue Movements Revealed by Brain Signals

Researchers leveraged 3D x-ray videography and machine learning to study intricate tongue movements during feeding in non-human primates. The study records the neural activity of the sensorimotor cortex and discovers it accurately decodes the 3D shape of the tongue.

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·May 23, 2023·4 min read

Reduced Oxygen Intake Linked to Extended Lifespan

Researchers revealed a correlation between reduced oxygen intake, or 'oxygen restriction,' and extended lifespan in lab mice. The study found that mice in an oxygen-restricted environment lived about 50% longer than those in normal oxygen levels.

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·May 22, 2023·5 min read

Charismatic Robot Voices: A Boost for Team Creativity?

Robotic voices with a charismatic tone can positively influence the creative performance of teams. Researchers designed a social robot's speech to sound charismatic, employing a confident, passionate tone and tested its effects on students during a creativity task.

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·May 22, 2023·4 min read

AI Unlocks Enzyme Secrets

Researchers used artificial intelligence to predict how enzymes interact with various substrates. The team developed an AI model that can accurately predict whether an enzyme can work with a particular molecule.

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·May 19, 2023·5 min read

Left-Side Bias: Brain Responds Strongly to Positive Sounds from Left

Positive human vocalizations, like laughter, coming from the listener's left side trigger stronger activity in the brain's auditory cortex. Researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to monitor the brain's response to different types of sounds from varying directions in right-handed participants.

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Open Access

Video Game Algorithm Unlocks Molecular Mysteries of Brain Cells

Gut-Brain Connection Illuminated

Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood

Unveiling the Complexity of Musical Taste: Subgenres and Preferences Explored

How the Brain Decodes Speech in Noisy Rooms

Sleep Apnea’s Deep Impact on Gene Activity

Morning Larks, Religion, and Happiness: A Unique Link

Tongue Movements Revealed by Brain Signals

Reduced Oxygen Intake Linked to Extended Lifespan

Charismatic Robot Voices: A Boost for Team Creativity?

AI Unlocks Enzyme Secrets

Left-Side Bias: Brain Responds Strongly to Positive Sounds from Left

Novel Antibody Repairs Acute Spinal Cord Lesions

Harsh Parenting Biologically Distorts Child Stress Regulation

Wearable Polygraph Tracks Deep-Body Stress Signals

Why 90% of Humans Share the Same Dominant Hand

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