Sugar binges increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Short term increases in sugar consumption raise the susceptibility to colitis and worsen symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease in mouse models.... Read More...
University of Alberta
Circuit responsible for building memories during sleep identified
The nucleus reuniens is responsible for coordinating synchronous slow waves between the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus during sleep. The findings suggest the nucleus reuniens plays a critical role in sleep-dependant memory consolidation.... Read More...
How background noise affects brain activity
Researchers noted alterations in brain activity during cognitive tasks when playing outdoor sounds in the background. Findings shed light on how the environment affects how we perceive the world around us and how we tune out to background noises.... Read More...
New piece of Alzheimer’s puzzle found
When injected into mouse models of Alzheimer's disease, two short peptides significantly improved memory, reduced inflammation, and lowered amyloid plaque buildup in the brain.... Read More...
Seeing it both ways: Visual perspective in memory
How we recall our memories, either through first-person perspective or as an observer, can affect the vividness and potency of the memory. Remembering an event in first-person perspective can make the memory stronger.... Read More...
Sound mind: Detecting depression through voice
Artificial intelligence is now better able to detect depression by analyzing the sound of a person's voice. ... Read More...
Screen time associated with behavioral problems in preschoolers
Two or more hours of screen time is associated with inattention problems in preschool-aged children. ... Read More...
Aging gracefully: Study identifies factors for healthy memory at any age
Older adults who have higher levels of education, embark on more social activities and stay cognitively active have a slower rate of cognitive decline than those who engage in less self-maintenance and social activities. ... Read More...
Wriggly, Giggle, Puffball: What Makes Some Words Funny?
Researchers identify the top ten funniest words in the English language and determine there are two main kinds of predictors for the funniness of the words; those related to the form and those related to the word's meaning.... Read More...
Machine Learning Helps Predict Treatment Outcomes in Schizophrenia
A machine learning algorithm is able to successfully identify, with 78% accuracy, schizophrenia in patients based on brain scans of the superior temporal cortex. The algorithm is also 82% accurate in predicting whether or not a patient will respond positively to a specific antipsychotic medication.... Read More...
Researchers Uncover Secret to Intelligence in Parrots
A new study of parrots reveals evidence of convergent evolution between bird and primate brains. The findings have the potential to shed light on the neural basis for human intelligence.... Read More...
New Clues on How to Improve Memory During Sleep
Using electrical fields to simulate slow wave sleep, researchers enhance memory. ... Read More...