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·January 23, 2024·5 min read

Rumination Alters Brain’s Response to Social Rejection

A new study reveals that adolescent girls who ruminate show distinct brain activity patterns when facing social rejection. Using fMRI scans, the research demonstrates increased activity in brain areas related to self-concept and emotional states in girls prone to rumination.

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·January 4, 2024·7 min read

Low B12 and High Folic Acid Impacts Fetal Brain Development

New research in mice suggests that too much folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, may impact brain development. Imbalances in folic acid and vitamin B12 can alter neural development, raising questions about dietary fortification.

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·November 29, 2023·4 min read

Personality Traits: A Surprising Factor in Dementia Risk

Researchers revealed that certain personality traits, such as conscientiousness, extraversion, and positive affect, can reduce the likelihood of a dementia diagnosis. This comprehensive analysis involved over 44,000 people, with 1,703 developing dementia.

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·September 8, 2023·6 min read

Disney Princesses Boost Kids’ Confidence and Play Diversity

A recent study suggests that a favorite Disney princess can positively influence young children's body confidence and diversify their play. The research classified princesses by body type, noting that kids who favored "average-bodied" princesses, like Moana, had heightened body esteem a year later and were more exploratory in their play.

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·August 24, 2023·5 min read

Is Our Free Will Shaping What We Truly See?

A new study delves into the enigma of human voluntary attention. While both individuals might observe the same scenario, their attention could differ based on personal choices influenced by free will.

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·July 21, 2023·3 min read

Give and Grow: Volunteering Linked to Better Cognitive Health in Seniors

Volunteering can significantly improve cognitive function in older adults, suggests new research. The study, which included a diverse group of 2,476 seniors, linked volunteering activities to better executive function and episodic memory.

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·July 20, 2023·5 min read

Zygote Awakening: New Insights into Embryo Development

Researchers reveal how a fertilized egg cell, or zygote, initiates its own genetic program, a process known as zygote genome activation. The research identifies the OBOX gene family as master-regulators, crucial for this activation.

Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience

·June 4, 2023·6 min read

Targeted Therapy Vorasidenib Offers Hope for Deadly Brain Tumors

A newly developed drug, Vorasidenib, has shown promise in prolonging progression-free survival for patients with a subtype of glioma. The international study found that patients taking Vorasidenib could go nearly 17 more months without their cancer worsening, postponing the need for radiation and chemotherapy.

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·April 20, 2023·7 min read

Elephant Seals’ Brainwaves Reveal Surprising Sleeping Habits: Short Naps Taken During Deep Dives

New research shows that while elephant seals may look like they're lounging around for most of their lives, they actually get only an average of 2 hours of sleep per day when they're at sea, taking short 10-minute naps while on deep dives that last up to 30 minutes. These naps often see them spiraling downward while fast asleep, or even lying motionless on the seafloor.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·April 18, 2023·5 min read

How Some Brain Cells Transfer Material to Neurons in Mice

Study reveals how oligodendrocyte-lineage cells transfer cell material to neurons in mouse brains. The new understanding opens the door for the development of novel therapies for a range of neurodegenerative disorders.

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·April 7, 2023·7 min read

High Blood Pressure in Your 30s Is Associated With Worse Brain Health in Your 70s

High blood pressure during your 30s increases the risk of dementia and cognitive decline later in life. Treating hypertension early can help to prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease in your 70s.