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·April 26, 2024·4 min read

Brain Blood Flow Syncs with Visual Stimuli

Researchers pioneered a new method to monitor blood vessel dynamics in the mouse brain, revealing that visual stimuli can synchronize vasomotion, potentially improving brain function. By exposing mice to a specific pattern of horizontally moving stripes, the team observed that vasomotion matched the stimulus pattern's speed and spread throughout the brain.

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·August 5, 2021·3 min read

Why People With Autism Read Facial Expressions Differently

Artificial neural networks help researchers uncover new clues as to why people on the autism spectrum have trouble interpreting facial expressions.

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·May 18, 2026·8 min read

Parkinson’s Drug Restores Memories in Alzheimer’s

Severe dopamine dysfunction in the entorhinal cortex is a primary, hidden mechanism behind Alzheimer's-related memory impairment. Researchers found that dopamine levels in this vital memory gateway drop to less than 20% of normal, causing localized neurons to stop encoding memories altogether.

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·November 9, 2016·3 min read

Is Alzheimer’s Disease a Diabetic Disorder of the Brain?

Researchers have discovered a possible new treatment for Alzheimer's disease after noticing the way in which insulin signaling works in the brains and pancreas of diabetic patients.

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·January 21, 2022·3 min read

Reinterpreting Our Brain’s Body Maps

The body relies on multiple maps based on the choice of the motor system.

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·December 23, 2022·4 min read

Body Pitch and Movement Distort Perception

The failure to accurately sense body orientation relative to gravity may result in inappropriate movements or falls, as well as impair daily functions such as walking or carrying objects.

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·December 17, 2024·4 min read

Lab-Grown Neurons Mimic Brain Networks, Exhibit Neuroplasticity

Researchers have developed lab-grown neurons that behave more like real brain networks, advancing the study of learning and memory. Using microfluidic devices, the neurons formed diverse and functional networks, resembling those seen in living nervous systems.

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·April 11, 2023·3 min read

Jellyfish and Fruit Flies Shed Light on the Origin of Hunger Regulation

Researchers turn to jellyfish and fruitflies to explore the motivation to feed and shed new light on the mechanisms underlying feeding regulation.

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·April 4, 2026·8 min read

Wetware AI: Living Brain Cells Trained to Run Chaos Math

Researchers have successfully trained living biological neurons to perform complex machine learning tasks. By using microfluidic devices and "FORCE learning," the team demonstrated that rat brain cells can generate chaotic mathematical patterns, marking a breakthrough in bio-inspired computing.

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·June 24, 2022·2 min read

Researchers Uncover Brain Waves Related to Social Behavior

Study reveals brain wave activity in the medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala associated with social behavior in mice.

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·September 7, 2018·3 min read

The Evolution of Psychiatric Disorders and Personality Traits

Researchers have identified a gene that has evolved through natural selection and is implicated in psychiatric disorders and personality traits. The study suggests natural selection has helped shaped our psychiatric traits and helped to maintain human diversity.

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·November 11, 2024·4 min read

Astrocytes Play Role in Deciding the Fate of Memories

Researchers have uncovered a surprising role for astrocytes—cells surrounding neurons—in deciding which memories are kept or forgotten. By manipulating astrocytes in mice using optogenetics, scientists found that acidifying these cells after a traumatic experience leads to forgetting the memory over time, while alkalinizing them preserves it long-term. This suggests astrocytes significantly influence emotional memory retention and could inform treatments for conditions like PTSD.