FeaturedNeuroscience·February 6, 2025·5 min readSleep Strengthens Emotionally Charged Memories During Non-REM PhaseResearchers have discovered that positive emotions enhance perceptual memories during sleep, particularly in the non-REM stage. Using mice, they found that memories linked to rewarding experiences lasted longer than neutral ones.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 29, 2025·5 min readHow Large Social Circles Foster TrustA new study challenges the belief that larger groups reduce cooperation, showing instead that flexible social connections enhance teamwork. Researchers found that in a prisoner’s dilemma game, participants in bigger groups cooperated more frequently, despite memory limitations.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 18, 2024·4 min readUnique Brain Plaques Linked to Alzheimer’s Mutation DecodedResearchers have identified the structure of amyloid beta fibrils linked to a rare inherited form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by the Arctic mutation. Using cryo-electron microscopy and NMR, they revealed a W-shaped fibril structure that explains the formation of cottonwool plaques—large, spherical brain structures unique to this mutation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 9, 2024·4 min readStudy Sheds Light on Stem Cell Aging ProcessScientists identified key changes in chromosome structure and gene expression that contribute to stem cell exhaustion during aging. Using fruit flies, they discovered that blocking the gene ced-6 led to stem cell depletion, even in young organisms.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 6, 2024·5 min readDopamine Treatment Reduces Alzheimer’s PlaquesResearchers uncovered a promising approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease by using dopamine to enhance brain enzyme activity that reduces harmful plaques. Conducted on mice, the study shows that dopamine increases neprilysin production, which breaks down beta-amyloid plaques linked to Alzheimer's.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·January 27, 2024·5 min readIndirect Genetic Influences of Autism RevealedResearchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by focusing on special genetic mutations and their impact on neighboring genes. The study shows that mutations within promoters in certain genome regions can indirectly affect ASD-related genes due to the three-dimensional structure of the genome.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 7, 2023·4 min readNegative Memory Replay Offers PTSD InsightScientists discovered that rats intensify their memories of negative experiences in familiar places by repetitively replaying them. This mental map, generated by specific neurons known as place cells, can be altered when the animal encounters a negative experience.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 13, 2022·5 min readWhat’s the Best Way to Soothe a Crying Baby?Using the "transport response" method of carrying a crying baby for a few minutes and then sitting with the child helps reduce crying and heart rate.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 19, 2022·4 min readHow a Japanese Herbal Medicine Protects the Gut Against Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseDKT, a Japanese herbal remedy containing ginger, pepper, ginseng, and maltose, reduced symptoms of colitis in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 20, 2022·3 min read‘Cuddle Hormone’ Oxytocin Strongly Affects Male Mice on Becoming FathersNeurons that secrete oxytocin in the paraventricular nucleus in the hypothalamus are responsible for activating paternal instincts in new fathers, a mouse model study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 5, 2022·3 min readBrain Region Found to Play a Crucial Role in Weighing Information From Different SourcesStudy reveals the posterior inferior parietal lobe plays a critical role in integrating information from different sources during decision-making tasks.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 27, 2022·3 min readAn Epigenetic Cause of Miscarriages Is Identified and Cured in MiceIn mice, the failed epigenetic suppression of Xist leads to fetal developmental abnormalities and miscarriage. Knocking out the Xist gene greatly reduced prenatal death. The findings have implications for understanding infertility and developing new treatments to prevent miscarriage.Read More
