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·April 15, 2024·5 min read

Childhood Trauma Impacts Muscle Function in Later Life

Adverse childhood experiences can detrimentally affect muscle function in older adults by impairing mitochondrial activity necessary for energy production. The study analyzed muscle biopsies from over 870 participants aged 70 and older, linking reported childhood adversities with reduced production of ATP, the energy currency of cells.

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·April 11, 2024·5 min read

Paints and Pesticides Linked to ALS Risk

A new study reveals a possible link between storing chemicals in home garages and an increased risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Researchers identified significant associations between ALS risk and the residential storage of volatile chemicals such as pesticides, gasoline, and paint.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 28, 2024·5 min read

Cheers to Longevity: Couples Who Drink Together, Live Longer

Couples with similar drinking habits, specifically those who both consume alcohol, tend to live longer than those who don't share the same drinking patterns. This finding draws on "the drinking partnership" theory, suggesting that shared alcohol consumption correlates with improved marital outcomes and possibly, greater longevity.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 13, 2024·5 min read

Dawn of Discontent: Unpacking Morning Mood Dips

Medical interns experience their lowest moods near 5 a.m., with an uplift by 5 p.m., based on the analysis of Fitbit data from over 2,500 participants. The research underscores the natural mood cycle's nadir in the early hours, independent of sleep deprivation, which exacerbates mood downturns and amplifies daily emotional fluctuations.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 11, 2024·4 min read

Unlocking the Chill: Protein Behind Cold Sensation Found

Researchers identified GluK2 as the key protein that enables mammals to sense cold temperatures. This discovery, building on earlier work with the C. elegans worm, provides crucial insight into the molecular mechanisms of cold perception and has significant implications for understanding and treating conditions that alter cold sensitivity.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 26, 2024·7 min read

Stem Cells Model of Early Human Central Nervous System Created

Researchers have developed the first stem cell culture method that accurately models the early stages of the human central nervous system (CNS), marking a significant breakthrough in neuroscience. This 3D human organoid system simulates the development of the brain and spinal cord, offering new possibilities for studying human brain development and diseases.

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·February 8, 2024·5 min read

Music’s Healing Rhythms Resonate with Older Adults

A new study reveals that nearly all older adults find more than entertainment in music, with significant health-related benefits such as stress relief, mood improvement, and increased energy. The study highlights music's crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for people aged 50 to 80, with 98% reporting at least one health benefit from engaging with music.

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·February 8, 2024·10 min read

Ketamine’s Leap from Fringe to Mainstream in Depression Treatment

A new study involving 74 participants, has demonstrated significant promise for intravenous ketamine in treating severe depression and bipolar disorder, conditions often resistant to traditional therapies. This research indicates that after just three ketamine infusions over 11 days, 52% of the participants achieved remission, with half of those frequently experiencing suicidal thoughts witnessing a dramatic decline in such impulses.

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·January 3, 2024·5 min read

Risk-Taking Behavior Linked to Persistence of Male Bisexuality Genes

A new study sheds light on the persistence of genes associated with male bisexuality in the human genome. The research suggests that these genes are linked to risk-taking behavior, which confers reproductive benefits to heterosexual men carrying them.

Neuroscience

·December 11, 2023·8 min read

Diminished Genetic Resilience in Pandemic-Era Depression Spike

Researchers found that the pandemic doubled the incidence of clinical depression among first-year college students, affecting one-third of the cohort. Even students with genetic resilience factors were not spared, especially young women.

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·December 8, 2023·5 min read

Genes Associated with Earlier and Higher Reproduction Linked to Accelerated Aging

A new study, utilizing data from over 276,000 people in the UK Biobank database, has found evidence supporting the antagonistic pleiotropy theory of aging, proposed by biologist George Williams in 1957. This theory suggests that genetic mutations promoting early reproduction might also accelerate aging.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 4, 2023·6 min read

Rising Cannabis Use Among Older Americans During the Pandemic

A new study reveals an increase in cannabis use among older Americans, with 12% reporting THC-containing substance consumption in the past year, a rise from pre-pandemic levels. The study highlights a connection between high-risk alcohol consumption and increased cannabis use in this age group.

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University of Michigan

Childhood Trauma Impacts Muscle Function in Later Life

Paints and Pesticides Linked to ALS Risk

Cheers to Longevity: Couples Who Drink Together, Live Longer

Dawn of Discontent: Unpacking Morning Mood Dips

Unlocking the Chill: Protein Behind Cold Sensation Found

Stem Cells Model of Early Human Central Nervous System Created

Music’s Healing Rhythms Resonate with Older Adults

Ketamine’s Leap from Fringe to Mainstream in Depression Treatment

Risk-Taking Behavior Linked to Persistence of Male Bisexuality Genes

Diminished Genetic Resilience in Pandemic-Era Depression Spike

Genes Associated with Earlier and Higher Reproduction Linked to Accelerated Aging

Rising Cannabis Use Among Older Americans During the Pandemic

Mediterranean Diet Boosts Psychological Well-Being Over Age 50

Exoskeleton Reads Faint Muscle Signals to Overcome Hand Paralysis

Invisible Tire Dust Hijacks Alzheimer’s Predictor Genes

Multilingualism Subtracts Up to 13 Years from Brain Age

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