Research reverses the reproductive clock
Small doses of a metabolic compound reverses the aging process and could help restore the number of eggs in females. ... Read More...
University of Queensland
Squid brains approach that of dogs
The first MRI-based mapping of the squid brain yields 145 new connections and pathways, 60% of which are linked to the motor and visual systems. The new brain map brings researchers one step closer to understanding how the squid can instantly camouflage itself.... Read More...
Through the eyes of animals
New computer software sheds light on animal visual processing and perception.... Read More...
Researchers discover the brain circuits that rapidly detect friend or foe
Three key components have been identified, which allow for the rapid processing of emotion to assess whether someone is a potential friend or foe. ... Read More...
Cell suicide could hold key for brain health and food security
A new study into human and plant cell apoptosis could provide new avenues for the development of treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, and help develop disease-resistant plants.... Read More...
Super-resolution microscopy sheds light on how dementia protein becomes dysfunctional
A microscopy study revealed tau controls Fyn clustering in dendrites. The findings shed new light on how certain forms of dementia may occur.... Read More...
Genes underscore five psychiatric disorders
Nineteen gene sets have been identified that contribute to at least five psychiatric disorders. The gene sets were associated with ADHD, ASD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia. ... Read More...
Determined DNA hunt reveals schizophrenia clue
NAPRT1, a gene that encodes an enzyme involved in vitamin B3 metabolism, may be a risk factor for schizophrenia. Knocking out the gene in zebrafish models, researchers discovered brain development became impaired. Without NAPRT1, the fish brains failed to divide symmetrically, which is significant as defects in the corpus callosum have been identified in those with schizophrenia.... Read More...
Depression sufferers at risk of multiple chronic diseases
Women who experience depression have an increased risk of developing multiple chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension.... Read More...
Potential Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Loss of Brain Plasticity
Researchers report vitamin D levels affect perineuronal nets in the hippocampus. The study found vitamin D deficiency resulted in a significant decline in memory and learning in mouse models. ... Read More...
Extinguishing Fear Memories Relies On An Unusual Change to DNA
Researchers report fear extinction memories form as a result of an adenosine modification, which help to increase the activity of specific genes. ... Read More...
How the Brain Enables Us to Rapidly Focus Attention
Researchers have identified a mechanism within the cholinergic system that underlies our ability to rapidly focus attention.... Read More...