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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 14, 2025·6 min read

          Hormones Shape Love and Lust Differently in Male & Female Brains

          New research uncovers how a hormonally tuned brain circuit in mice governs sex-specific mating behaviors. Scientists identified a subset of neurons in the prefrontal cortex that integrate oxytocin, ovarian hormones, and social cues to modulate sexual receptivity in females and suppress mating interest in males.
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          ·May 2, 2025·8 min read

          How Visual Neurons Adapt in Real Time

          New research reveals that neurons in the visual cortex are far more adaptable than previously thought, responding dynamically to complex stimuli during object recognition tasks. While visual processing has traditionally been viewed as mostly feedforward, this study shows that feedback from higher brain areas conveys prior knowledge and behavioral context to shape perception.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·April 28, 2025·9 min read

          Tiny Brain Structure Reveals New Paths to Treat Addiction, Depression

          New research spotlights the habenula, a tiny but powerful brain region, as a key player in addiction, motivation, and emotional regulation. Studies show that the habenula’s circuitry influences how the brain processes rewards, disappointment, and drug cravings, offering potential drug targets like the GPR151 receptor.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·February 18, 2025·8 min read

          Genetic Link Between Humans and the Evolution of Speech Found

          New research suggests a genetic variant in the NOVA1 protein may have played a key role in the emergence of human speech. Scientists introduced this exclusively human variant into mice and observed altered vocalizations, indicating a potential role in vocal communication.
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          ·November 7, 2024·5 min read

          Newly Discovered Brain Neurons May Help Curb Hunger

          Scientists have uncovered a new neuron type, BNC2, which acts quickly to counter hunger-promoting neurons, potentially leading to more effective appetite regulation. These BNC2 neurons, located in the brain’s arcuate nucleus, respond rapidly to hunger cues by inhibiting AGRP neurons responsible for driving appetite. This discovery adds a crucial layer to our understanding of the neural circuits controlling hunger and opens the door for novel treatments for obesity and metabolic conditions.
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          ·October 23, 2024·9 min read

          Neural Circuit Found to Regulate Chewing and Appetite

          New research has uncovered a simple neural circuit that connects hunger signals to jaw movements required for eating. Scientists identified a three-neuron pathway involving the hormone leptin and BDNF neurons, which controls the jaw's motor function.
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          ·August 7, 2024·6 min read

          Sensory Neurons Play Role in Cancer Development

          Recent research highlights the role of sensory nerves in promoting breast cancer metastasis. By secreting neuropeptides, these nerves enhance tumor growth and spread, revealing a potential new therapeutic target. The study shows that the FDA-approved drug aprepitant can inhibit this pathway, reducing metastasis in breast cancer models. This breakthrough underscores the critical link between the nervous system and cancer, offering new avenues for treatment.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·May 18, 2024·5 min read

          Practice Makes Perfect: Crystallized Memory Formation Explored

          A new study confirms the age-old adage "practice makes perfect." Researchers used cutting-edge technology to observe 73,000 neurons in mice as they learned a task. They found that repetitive practice solidifies neural pathways, transforming unstable memory representations into stable ones, leading to improved performance and mastery.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·April 9, 2024·6 min read

          Learning and Memory Formation’s Molecular Basis

          Researchers developed a new platform to explore dendritic translation's role in memory formation and its implications for intellectual disorders. By employing a novel method named TurboID, researchers uncovered a suite of previously unknown factors involved in memory-related protein synthesis within dendrites, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms that could underlie conditions like Fragile X syndrome.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·March 14, 2024·6 min read

          Mating Study Unlocks the Genetic Code of Attraction

          Researchers uncover the nuanced mating behaviors of nematodes, revealing a complex interplay between hermaphroditic and female roundworms in their quest for reproduction. While females actively seek out males, tracking them by smell for mating, hermaphrodites exhibit a starkly different approach, avoiding mating until they deplete their sperm supply. This research not only enhances our understanding of nematode reproductive strategies but also offers insights into the genetic mechanisms of attraction and behavioral evolution. semination.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·November 3, 2023·5 min read

          Is a Common Bacteria a Trigger For Multiple Sclerosis?

          Researchers have discovered a potential link between the microbe C. perfringens and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study suggests that an epsilon toxin from the bacteria might degrade the blood-brain barrier, initiating the debilitating symptoms of MS.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·January 13, 2023·5 min read

          Why Older Fathers Pass On More Genetic Mutations to Their Offspring

          Study of fruit flies reveals genetic mutations are common in the testes of both young and old males, but the mutations are more abundant in older insects. Many of the mutations are removed in the younger flies during spermatogenesis by the body's genetic repair mechanism, but spermatogenesis fails to repair the mutations in older flies.
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