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·March 14, 2023·4 min read

Too Little Sleep Could Make Vaccination Less Effective

Six or fewer hours of sleep at the time of vaccination reduces the body's antibody response, researchers say.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 14, 2023·6 min read

Mysterious Brain Activity in Mice Watching a Movie Could Help Tackle Alzheimer’s and Improve AI

Tracking hippocampal neurons in mice as they watched a movie revealed novel ways to improve artificial intelligence and track neurological disorders associated with memory and learning deficits.

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·January 21, 2023·4 min read

Researchers Synthesize Ocean-Based Molecule That Could Fight Parkinson’s

Researchers have successfully created a synthetic version of a small molecule found in a recently discovered sea sponge that appears to have therapeutic benefits for Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 19, 2022·5 min read

Soft Brain Probe Could Be a Boon for Depression Research

Researchers have developed a soft, implantable brain probe that can monitor serotonin and dopamine activity in real-time.

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·December 19, 2022·5 min read

Some Claim Culture Affects Our Basic Visual Perception

The basics of visual perception, such as object orientation, are largely independent of cultural variation and apply broadly across human populations.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·November 17, 2022·4 min read

Genetic Links Between Traits Are Often Overstated

Researchers say estimates of how strongly diseases and traits share genetic signals could be over-inflated. Instead, they suggest, mating patterns may help explain the biological relationship between traits.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·November 2, 2022·5 min read

Brain Changes in Autism Are Far More Sweeping Than Previously Known

Brain changes associated with ASD encompass more areas than previously believed, a new study reports. Researchers identified brain-wide changes in all 11 cortical regions analyzed. The greatest gene drop-offs were found in the visual cortex and the parietal cortex, a brain area associated with processing touch, pain, and temperature information. The findings shed light on sensory hypersensitivity associated with ASD. Additionally, researchers say the RNA alterations associated with ASD are more likely a cause than a result of autism.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 1, 2022·5 min read

Long-Term Study Supports Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer Survivors

Higher levels of the inflammatory C-reactive protein were discovered in older breast cancer survivors who experienced cognitive issues. The study is one of the first long-term assessments linking chronic inflammation to cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 29, 2022·6 min read

Making Lab-Grown Brain Organoids ‘Brainier’

A new study offers guidelines and methods for consistently generating high-quality, well-structured brain organoids.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 15, 2022·3 min read

Length of REM Sleep Linked to Body Temperature

Study reports warm-blooded animals with higher body temperatures have lower amounts of REM sleep, while those with lower body temperatures have more REM sleep. Researchers say REM sleep acts like a "thermostatically controlled brain heater."