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·May 6, 2019·6 min read

A brain region for Pokémon characters?

Adults who played Pokemon video games as children had preferential activation in the visual system for Pokemon character, researchers report. The finding shed light on the development of the visual system and categorization in the brain.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·July 12, 2021·6 min read

A Fermented-Food Diet Increases Microbiome Diversity and Lowers Inflammation

A diet rich in fermented foods, such as yogurt and kimchi, can help to improve gut microbiome diversity and reduce symptoms of chronic inflammation, a new study reports.

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·June 7, 2019·7 min read

AI tool helps radiologists detect brain aneurysms

The newly developed HeadXNet deep learning system can accurately detect clinically significant aneurysms from patients' brain scans. The tool could improve diagnostics and care for those experiencing aneurysms.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·April 16, 2018·8 min read

Altered Immune Cells Clear Childhood Brain Tumor: Mouse Study

A fatal brain stem tumor was cleared by injecting it with engineered T-cells that recognized cancer and targeted it for destruction in mouse models, researchers report.

Featured Psychology

·May 23, 2017·6 min read

Analyzing Children’s Ability to Detect ‘Sins of Omission’

According to researchers, under the right conditions, children as young as 4 can discern misleading, but technically accurate, information.

Stanford Professor Zhenan Bao is leading American and Korean researchers in the quest for an artificial nerve system. NeuroscienceNews.com image is credited to Kevin Craft.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 1, 2018·5 min read

Artificial Nerve System Gives Prosthetic Devices and Robots a Sense of Touch

Researchers have created an artificial nervous system that may give prosthetics and robots reflexes and the ability to sense touch. The system is sensitive enough to identify letters in the Braille alphabet.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 3, 2017·6 min read

Autism May Reflect Excitation-Inhibition Imbalance in Brain

Reducing the excitation-inhibition ratio by diminishing excitability of pyramidal neurons or increasing excitability of PV neurons led mice to spend more time engaged in social encounters. Researchers believe the excitation-inhibition balance may play a key role in autism and normal social behavior.

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·August 30, 2023·4 min read

Beer Goggles or Liquid Courage? Alcohol’s Real Effect on Attraction

Contrary to popular belief, alcohol doesn't make people look more attractive, says a new study. The findings indicate alcohol consumption increases the likelihood of approaching people you already find attractive but doesn't change how attractive you find them.

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·October 25, 2018·6 min read

Big Data Reveals Heavy Multitaskers Have Reduced Memory

A decade worth of data reveals people who multitask with different forms of media at once are worse at completing simple memory tasks.

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·January 13, 2023·5 min read

Biomarkers Predict Weight Loss, Suggest Personalized Diets

Cutting calories and exercise alone are not enough to help shift excess weight, a new study reports. Researchers report your gut bacteria and the amount of specific proteins your body produces affects your ability to lose weight and sustain weight loss. Depending on personal biomarkers, so people lose more weight following a low carb diet, while some lose more weight while on a low fat diet.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 14, 2019·8 min read

Blocking protein curbs memory loss in old mice

Blocking VCAM1 increased neurogenesis, and reduced microglia reactivity in the hippocampus of older mice.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 8, 2021·6 min read

Blood From Marathoner Mice Boosts Brain Function in Their Couch-Potato Counterparts

Blood from young adult, fit mice benefits the brain of sedentary mice of the same age. A single protein, clusterin, appears to be largely responsible for the benefit.

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