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·March 29, 2024·6 min read

Bioluminescence Unveils Brain’s Oxygen Pathways

A new study introduces a novel bioluminescence imaging technique for observing oxygen movement in mouse brains. This method, inspired by firefly proteins, reveals real-time, widespread patterns of oxygen distribution, offering insights into conditions like hypoxia caused by strokes or heart attacks.

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·February 12, 2024·5 min read

Brain Network Steering Left and Right Movements Discovered

Scientists have identified a new group of neurons that plays a crucial role in controlling left-right movements in walking, bridging a critical gap in our understanding of brainstem and basal ganglia interaction. This discovery provides insights into the brain's complex navigation system previously linked to the 'brain's steering wheel.'

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·January 18, 2024·8 min read

Exercise Boosts Learning and Motor Memory

Physical activity enhances the ability to learn and remember motor skills. New research involved 67 young men and explored how exercise before and after motor skill learning impacts memory retention.

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·December 1, 2023·5 min read

Taste-Driven AI Algorithms Enhance Wine Selections

Wine apps like Vivino and Hello Vino are utilizing AI algorithms to help wine enthusiasts select the perfect bottle. Researchers have taken it a step further by incorporating people's flavor impressions into the algorithms.

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·October 25, 2023·5 min read

Our Innate Novelty Cravings Amplified by the Digital Age

A recent paper shifts the blame for our tech-driven distractions from information overload to our minds' innate craving for novelty. The research suggests that the ease with which digital platforms provide fresh, ever-changing content has magnified our predisposition for 'checking habits'.

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·September 17, 2023·7 min read

Zombie Ants: Nature’s Puppet Show Directed by Liver Flukes

Ants infected with the lancet liver fluke are forced into life-threatening scenarios, all to propagate the fluke's complex life cycle. Researchers have uncovered that the fluke's manipulation is even more intricate than previously thought, with temperature serving as a trigger for the ant's behavior.

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·July 27, 2023·5 min read

Nerve Cells Found That Halt All Movement

Scientists have identified a group of nerve cells in the midbrain, which, when stimulated, can suspend all movement, akin to setting a film on pause. These nerve cells, located in the pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) and differentiated by a marker called Chx10, even affect breathing and heart rate in mice.

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·July 3, 2023·5 min read

Trusting Others Over Self: Infants’ Unusual Bias Towards Outside Observations

Infants tend to trust others' observations more than their own. Studying 8- and 12-month-old infants, the researchers found that younger infants prioritized an animated character's attention over their own in tracking an object's location.

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·May 17, 2023·5 min read

Could Reaction to Hormonal Birth Control Predict Postpartum Depression?

A new study indicates a connection between hormonal birth control use and increased risk of postpartum depression. Women who experienced depressive episodes after starting hormonal birth control were found to be at higher risk of developing postpartum depression compared to those who suffered depression unrelated to hormonal birth control.

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·May 4, 2023·6 min read

Link Between Poor Verbal Memory and Hospitalization in Depression and Bipolar Disorder Patients

Poor verbal memory may increase the risk of psychiatric hospitalization for patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder or depression. According to the research, the severity of the illness was previously thought to have an impact on poor memory, but the study shows that poor memory may also have an impact on the risk of being hospitalized. The study concludes that there is an approximately 84% increased risk of being admitted to a psychiatric ward if a patient has previously had clinically significant impairments in verbal memory.

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·January 30, 2023·4 min read

Coffee With Milk May Have an Anti-inflammatory Effect

Adding a splash of milk to your cup of coffee can have anti-inflammatory effects, a new study reports. Researchers say the combination of polyphenols and proteins doubles anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells.

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·January 5, 2023·5 min read

Intestinal Bacteria May Be an Important Piece in the Jigsaw Puzzle of Multiple Sclerosis

Study reveals differences in the composition and functionality of intestinal bacteria of multiple sclerosis patients depending on whether their illness is active or whether they are in treatment.

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University of Copenhagen

Bioluminescence Unveils Brain’s Oxygen Pathways

Brain Network Steering Left and Right Movements Discovered

Exercise Boosts Learning and Motor Memory

Taste-Driven AI Algorithms Enhance Wine Selections

Our Innate Novelty Cravings Amplified by the Digital Age

Zombie Ants: Nature’s Puppet Show Directed by Liver Flukes

Nerve Cells Found That Halt All Movement

Trusting Others Over Self: Infants’ Unusual Bias Towards Outside Observations

Could Reaction to Hormonal Birth Control Predict Postpartum Depression?

Link Between Poor Verbal Memory and Hospitalization in Depression and Bipolar Disorder Patients

Coffee With Milk May Have an Anti-inflammatory Effect

Intestinal Bacteria May Be an Important Piece in the Jigsaw Puzzle of Multiple Sclerosis

Why Your Baby Cries: It’s Largely Written in Their Genes

Side of Parkinson’s Onset Shapes Cognitive and Emotional Decline

Timing of Prozac Treatment Shapes Lasting Mood, Brain Changes

Emotional Neglect in Childhood Undermines Trust in One’s Own Body

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