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University of Queensland

·July 31, 2023·5 min read

Half the World Faces Mental Health Disorders

A comprehensive study found that one in two individuals globally will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Analyzing data from over 150,000 adults across 29 countries, the researchers found that 50% of the population will develop at least one disorder by age 75, with mood disorders like depression and anxiety being most common.

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·July 18, 2023·3 min read

Unlocking the Anti-Aging Potential of Protein in Human Cells

Researchers have uncovered an anti-aging function in a protein, ATSF-1, found deep within human cells. This protein controls a delicate balance between the creation and repair of mitochondria, which produce energy and contribute to cell ageing.

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·July 18, 2023·4 min read

The Silent Struggle: Are Language Barriers Holding Back Science?

An international survey reveals a substantial disadvantage for non-native English speakers in scientific research. The study, which involved 908 environmental science researchers, found non-native speakers needed twice as much time for scientific activities, including reading, writing, publication, dissemination, and conference participation.

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·June 8, 2023·3 min read

COVID-19 Causes Brain Cell Fusion, Leading to Chronic Neurological Symptoms

Researchers discovered viruses, including COVID-19, can induce the fusion of brain cells, resulting in malfunctions that contribute to chronic neurological symptoms. The study sheds light on how viruses alter the function of the nervous system.

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·June 2, 2023·4 min read

Instant Recognition: Brain Spots Power Players at Lightning Speed

Researchers made a significant discovery about how quickly our brains can identify people in positions of power. The team conducted a study in which participants interacted with others perceived to be significantly better or worse at a particular game.

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·May 27, 2023·4 min read

Vitamin D’s Crucial Role in Dopamine Function and Schizophrenia

Neuroscientists discovered how vitamin D deficiency impacts the development of neurons, contributing to disorders such as schizophrenia. Using innovative technology, they were able to observe that a lack of vitamin D not only changes neuron growth but also affects the brain's dopamine release mechanism. They found dopamine release was enhanced in cells grown in the presence of vitamin D, compared to a control.

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·May 26, 2023·3 min read

Study Reveals How Botox Breaches Brain Cells

Researchers have cracked the mystery behind how the Botulinum neurotoxin type-A, also known as Botox, infiltrates neurons. The toxin utilizes a small complex formed by a receptor called Synaptotagmin 1, along with two other clostridial neurotoxin receptors, to enter synaptic vesicles in neurons. This infiltration interrupts nerve-to-muscle communication, leading to paralysis.

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·May 23, 2023·4 min read

Marsupial Brain Development Sheds Light on Human Neurodevelopment

The early stages of human brain development are mirrored in the brains of marsupials. Researchers observed that the neural activity patterns in the Australian fat-tailed dunnart, a marsupial species, resemble those in the human brain during gestation.

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·April 21, 2023·4 min read

Sleep Problems in Children With Autism Linked to Fat Molecules

Study reveals a potential causal link between reduced levels of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in blood plasma and poor sleep quality and disrupted sleep patterns in children on the autism spectrum. Researchers also found lipidome signatures in autistic children with sleep disorders were similar to signatures associated with an unhealthy diet.

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·February 27, 2023·3 min read

How the Brain’s Recycling System Breaks Down in Parkinson’s Disease

Endophilin A1, a gene associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease also blocks the process by which the brain and body recycle waste.

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·February 16, 2023·3 min read

What Drives Children to Choose Compassion?

Children constantly assist others every time they need help if there is no personal cost to helping, a new study reports.

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·February 10, 2023·3 min read

Mushrooms Magnify Memory by Boosting Nerve Growth

Active compounds in the edible Lion's Mane mushroom can help promote neurogenesis and enhance memory, a new study reports. Preclinical trials report the compound had a significant impact on neural growth and improved memory formation. Researchers say the compound could have clinical applications in treating and preventing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

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University of Queensland

Half the World Faces Mental Health Disorders

Unlocking the Anti-Aging Potential of Protein in Human Cells

The Silent Struggle: Are Language Barriers Holding Back Science?

COVID-19 Causes Brain Cell Fusion, Leading to Chronic Neurological Symptoms

Instant Recognition: Brain Spots Power Players at Lightning Speed

Vitamin D’s Crucial Role in Dopamine Function and Schizophrenia

Study Reveals How Botox Breaches Brain Cells

Marsupial Brain Development Sheds Light on Human Neurodevelopment

Sleep Problems in Children With Autism Linked to Fat Molecules

How the Brain’s Recycling System Breaks Down in Parkinson’s Disease

What Drives Children to Choose Compassion?

Mushrooms Magnify Memory by Boosting Nerve Growth

Fumes from Indoor Cooking Fuels Linked to Developmental Delays

Mood Dips During Pill Pause

Visual Recognition Memory: Familiarity Decoded by Brief Spikes

HSN Neuron Unravels Behavior Mysteries

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