FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2022·6 min readMapping the Human Brain Over a LifetimeResearchers aim to map and track cellular changes in the human brain over a lifetime.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 18, 2022·4 min readAdults Show Poorer Cognition, Better Well-Being with AgeSignificantly worse symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness were seen in younger people, while older people showed greater mental well-being. However, when it came to cognition, task performance was worse in older adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 5, 2022·4 min readHow Changes in Length of Day Change the Brain and Subsequent BehaviorNeurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus coordinate to adapt to different lengths of daylight, changing at cellular and network levels. The neurons changed in mix and expression of dopamine, altering brain activity and subsequently daily routine behaviors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 24, 2022·3 min readPhysical Activity May Have a Stronger Role Than Genes in LongevityHigher rates of light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous exercise were associated with a lower risk of death. Sedentary lifestyles were associated with a higher risk of death. The findings were consistent among women with different levels of genetic predispositions to longevity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 1, 2022·5 min readIron Buildup in Brain Linked to Higher Risk for Movement DisordersThose with hereditary hemochromatosis who have two copies of the gene mutation that cause the disorder have an increased risk of developing movement disorders including Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 27, 2022·7 min readBiological Age, Not Birthdate May Reveal Healthy LongevityAccelerated biological and epigenetic aging was associated with lower odds of older women living to the age of 90 and beyond.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 24, 2022·5 min readDid Gonorrhea Give Us Grandparents?Researchers have identified a set of genetic mutations that protect against cognitive decline in older adults. A new study suggests the selective pressure from infectious pathogens like gonorrhea may have promoted the emergence of this genetic variance in Homo sapiens.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·July 8, 2022·5 min readMindfulness Meditation Reduces Pain by Separating It From the SelfMindfulness meditation interrupted communication between brain areas involved in processing pain sensations and areas that produce the sense of self. This resulted in reduced pain as individuals lost ownership of the sensation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 8, 2022·5 min readBrain Ripples May Help Bind Information Across the Human CortexRipples occur in the human cortex, both while we are awake and asleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 21, 2022·4 min readPeople Hurt Other People to Signal Their Own GoodnessPeople who intentionally hurt others because they believe they are morally right or justified, do not respond rationally to material benefits, a new study reports. Researchers say those who punish others to signal their own "moral goodness" may be more likely to question their claims of moral righteousness when judged negatively by their peers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 15, 2022·4 min readCOVID-19 on the Brain: Neurological Symptoms Persist in Majority of Long-HaulersSix months following COVID-19 infection, two-thirds of patients still experienced neurological symptoms including headaches, memory impairment, and decreased concentration that impacted their quality of life.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 2, 2022·4 min readBroad Spectrum of Autism Depends on Spectrum of Genetic FactorsGenetic factors influence the severity of symptoms in children on the autism spectrum, and different genetic factors were associated with different symptoms of ASD.Read More
