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·October 19, 2023·6 min read

Does Drug Effect or Power of Belief Explain Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effect?

Researchers conducted a unique study to uncover the efficacy of ketamine in treating depression, bypassing its unmistakable psychedelic effects by administering it during surgery. Surprisingly, both the ketamine and placebo groups showed substantial improvement in depression symptoms.

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·September 26, 2023·6 min read

Unlocking the Mystery of Skin Tightness

Researchers unlocked the mechanism behind the tight feeling of our skin post-cleanse and its relief post-moisturization. The study shows how external products induce mechanical changes on the skin's surface, creating sensations we can feel.

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·August 30, 2023·9 min read

Could A Gene Be A Hidden Shield Against Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s?

Researchers identified a gene allele, known as DR4, that offers more than a 10% average reduction in the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The study, involving hundreds of thousands of people from various ancestries, suggests a potential role of the tau protein in both conditions.

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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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·August 21, 2023·7 min read

Is the Brain’s White Matter an Unexpected Key to Aging and Memory?

Researchers have discovered that age-related cognitive decline is most pronounced in the brain's white matter, crucial for signal transmission. This study in mice sheds light on aging's contribution to neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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·July 12, 2023·7 min read

Broad Memory Impairments in Children With Autism

A new study finds that children with autism experience memory difficulties, which extend beyond social memories. These memory struggles are associated with distinct brain wiring patterns.

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·June 24, 2023·8 min read

Cognitive Biotype: A Novel Depression Subcategory Defying Conventional Treatments Identified

Researchers discovered a new depression subtype, the 'cognitive biotype,' affecting 27% of patients who respond poorly to typically prescribed antidepressants. These patients struggle with planning, self-control, sustained focus, and suppressing inappropriate behavior, with brain scans revealing reduced activity in the regions responsible for these tasks.

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·June 22, 2023·7 min read

Sense of Self: The Brain Structure That Holds Key to “I”

Researchers identified a small structure in the brain, the anterior precuneus or aPCu, as a crucial component in establishing our physical self or "I".

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·June 16, 2023·5 min read

Exercise’s Secret Recipe: The Role of Exerkines in Health and Performance

Researchers developed a technique to identify and trace cell-secreted molecules, often called exercise factors or exerkines, produced during physical activity. Their research discovered nearly 200 different proteins whose presence in the blood changes due to exercise.

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·May 19, 2023·5 min read

Researchers Invent E-skin That ‘Talks’ to the Brain

Researchers have developed an artificial electronic skin (e-skin) capable of converting sensory inputs into electrical signals that the brain can interpret. This skin-like material incorporates soft integrated circuits and boasts a variety of sensory abilities, including temperature and pressure detection. This advance could facilitate the creation of prosthetic limbs with sensory feedback or advanced medical devices.

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·May 16, 2023·6 min read

Depression Relief: Brain Signal Reversal by Magnetic Pulses

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a treatment involving strong magnetic pulses applied to the scalp, alleviates severe depression by reversing the flow of neural activity in the brain. The treatment, known as Stanford neuromodulation therapy (SNT), modifies brain activity related to depression, with effects seen after 10 sessions over five days.

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·February 2, 2023·6 min read

Possible New Way to Reduce Pain Inspired by Chickens

Natural resistance to capsaicin's effect in birds drove researchers to investigate a specific genetic variant that appears to be associated with pain resistance. They discovered the K710N human variant dialed down pain associated with capsaicin while enhancing the protective benefits of TRPV1. The findings could pave the way for the development of new treatments to manage pain.

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Does Drug Effect or Power of Belief Explain Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effect?

Unlocking the Mystery of Skin Tightness

Could A Gene Be A Hidden Shield Against Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s?

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

Is the Brain’s White Matter an Unexpected Key to Aging and Memory?

Broad Memory Impairments in Children With Autism

Cognitive Biotype: A Novel Depression Subcategory Defying Conventional Treatments Identified

Sense of Self: The Brain Structure That Holds Key to “I”

Exercise’s Secret Recipe: The Role of Exerkines in Health and Performance

Researchers Invent E-skin That ‘Talks’ to the Brain

Depression Relief: Brain Signal Reversal by Magnetic Pulses

Possible New Way to Reduce Pain Inspired by Chickens

Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation Fixes Parkinson’s Walking Gait

Cohabitation Drives Transmission of Diabetes Linked Microbes

Young People Turn to AI for Mental Health Support

Behavioral Mapping Tames Hallucinations in Alzheimer’s Psychosis

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