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·October 10, 2025·5 min read

Gut Microbes May Shape Brain and Behavior Through Hidden Mutations

In a groundbreaking study using Merino sheep, researchers uncovered that tiny genetic variations within gut microbes can influence brain-related behavior. By sequencing over 5,000 microbial genomes—including 3,500 never before reported—they linked single nucleotide variations (SNVs) in microbes to neurobehavioral traits and plasma metabolites tied to brain function.

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·September 16, 2025·3 min read

Oxytocin Fuels Reciprocity and Empathy

Researchers developed a fully automated cooperation task showing that rats engage in true reciprocity, not just mutual benefit. Social interaction enhanced success, while dampened interaction reduced cooperative performance.

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·September 4, 2025·4 min read

Metal–Organic Framework Neurons Mimic Brain Signals with Dopamine

Researchers have developed the first metal–organic framework (MOF) neuron that mimics brain-like behavior in aqueous environments by responding to dopamine. Unlike traditional solid-state devices, this MOF neuron reproduces key neural functions such as synaptic plasticity, integrate-and-fire signaling, and dopamine-tuned spike modulation.

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·September 2, 2025·5 min read

Attention and Focus Abilities Peak Between Ages 27 and 36

Researchers analyzed 139 neuroimaging studies spanning ages 5 to 85 to map the brain’s activity in cognitive control. They found an inverted U-shaped lifespan trajectory, with brain activity rising through adolescence, peaking between ages 27 and 36, and then gradually declining.

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·June 13, 2024·4 min read

Vascular Risks Linked to Brain Health and Cognitive Decline

A new study reveals that brain topological resilience (BTR) negatively correlates with age and vascular risk factors while positively correlating with cognitive function. Researchers analyzed data from two multi-ethnic cohorts, finding that lower BTR is associated with cognitive decline. This study suggests BTR as a significant marker for assessing brain health impacted by vascular risks and atherosclerosis.

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·November 21, 2022·3 min read

Decoding Six Basic Emotions From Functional Brain Connectivity Patterns

Whole brain functional connectivity patterns successfully classified six basic emotions from neutral expressions.

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·September 4, 2021·3 min read

Early Changes to the Extracellular Space in the Hippocampus Under Simulated Microgravity Conditions

Findings shed light on the mechanisms underlying brain damage in microgravity.

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·May 16, 2019·3 min read

Miro2 is a Parkin receptor for selective removal of damaged mitochondria

Findings from a mouse model study reveal Miro2 functions as a platform for Parkin translocation and damaged mitochondrial clearance.

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·April 11, 2019·5 min read

Gene-edited disease monkeys cloned in China

Researchers in China successfully used CRISPR gene editing to produce five monkey clones from the fibroblasts of a donor monkey with disease phenotypes.