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University of Cologne

·September 19, 2023·4 min read

Dopamine’s Decision Role: Faster but Flawed Choices

Recent research reveals dopamine's role in the speed and accuracy of decision-making processes. When dopamine release was elevated, decisions were made faster but with increased inaccuracy.

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·September 2, 2023·6 min read

Decoding Decision-Making: Insect Brains Are More Complex Than We Thought

The mushroom body—a key area in the brains of arthropods like insects—plays a crucial role in abstract behavioral decision-making. Contrary to the long-standing belief that insects react purely on stimulus-response, the study shows they can actually make nuanced decisions based on experiences.

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·April 3, 2023·4 min read

Cold Is Beneficial for Healthy Aging

In models of ALS and Huntington's disease, exposure to cold temperatures actively removes protein clumps, thus preventing protein aggregation.

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·August 26, 2022·4 min read

One Dose of Alcohol Is Enough to Modify the Brain

A single dose of alcohol permanently alters the structure of synapses and the dynamics of mitochondria, researchers report.

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·June 28, 2022·4 min read

No More Binge Eating: Signal Pathway in the Brain That Controls Food Intake Discovered

AgRP neurons in the hypothalamus control the release of endogenous lysophospholipids, helping to control the excitability of cerebral cortex neurons and stimulating the desire for food intake.

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·February 25, 2020·3 min read

Cynicism and disrespect: A vicious cycle

Being treated disrespectfully by others can lead to cynicism about human nature, and in turn, cynicism about human nature can lead people to treat others with disrespect.

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

Flies lacking Ets21c died much faster when exposed to oxidative stress. Findings reveal a new molecular switch that could be responsible for a longer life and stress resilience.

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·February 20, 2019·3 min read

Smell of Food Controls Cellular Recycling and Affects Life Expectancy

Researchers have identified the influence food odors have on proteostasis.

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·July 26, 2018·4 min read

System that Could Reduce Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s Discovered

Researchers have identified a mechanism that may reduce the toxic aggregation of the huntingtin protein. The findings could lead to new treatment options for Huntington's patients.

University of Cologne

Dopamine’s Decision Role: Faster but Flawed Choices

Decoding Decision-Making: Insect Brains Are More Complex Than We Thought

Cold Is Beneficial for Healthy Aging

One Dose of Alcohol Is Enough to Modify the Brain

No More Binge Eating: Signal Pathway in the Brain That Controls Food Intake Discovered

‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

Smell of Food Controls Cellular Recycling and Affects Life Expectancy

System that Could Reduce Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s Discovered

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Brain’s Molecular Response to Psychological Loss

Brain’s Dual-Chemical Switch for Attention Revealed

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