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University of Vienna

·October 18, 2023·5 min read

Unraveling the Octopus’s 2.8 Billion-Base Genome

Scientists have successfully determined the genomic composition of octopuses, unveiling a whopping 2.8 billion base pairs across 30 chromosomes. This was a result of comprehensive, computer-assisted genome studies and comparisons with other cephalopod species.

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·August 1, 2023·4 min read

Revealing the Mystery of Ion Channel Gating Through a Smart Model

Researchers developed an intelligent model system to understand the complex functioning of ion channels, crucial for many cellular processes. The study focused on the inwardly rectifying potassium channel Kir2.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 21, 2023·3 min read

Tiny Polystyrene Particles Detected in the Brain Just Two Hours After Ingestion

Two hours after ingestion, tiny particles of polystyrene, a widely used plastic commonly used for food packing, can be detected in the brain. These plastic particles can increase the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 4, 2023·4 min read

Tired of Being Alone: How Social Isolation Impacts on Our Energy

A new study found people who experienced social isolation for eight hours reported higher levels of tiredness. The findings suggest low energy may be a basic human response to a lack of social communication.

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·July 20, 2022·4 min read

Higher Voice Pitch Lets Female Faces Appear Younger

Higher pitched voices in women influence how their faces are evaluated, researchers report. The faces of women with higher-pitched voices were perceived as being younger. However, researchers found no evidence of a link between vocal pitch or perceptions of facial attractiveness, health, or femininity.

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·July 15, 2022·3 min read

Neuronal Cell Type for Controlling the Flow of Information in the Brain Discovered

By briefly inhibiting other cells, neurogliaform cells in the CA1 region of the hippocampus ensure that current perception and memories of past experiences can be processed both separately and in combination with each other.

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·July 8, 2022·3 min read

Online Art Viewing Can Improve Well-Being

Visiting online galleries not only allows for a greater opportunity for art to be seen by the public, it also helps improve mood, reduces anxiety, and provides a greater sense of well-being.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 20, 2021·3 min read

How an Enriched Environment Fires up Our Synapses

Post-genomic analysis of the regulation of synapses in a rodent hippocampus sheds new light on the interaction of proteins and lipids within the synaptic membrane.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 3, 2021·5 min read

Gut Bacteria Influence Brain Development

An overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of the bacteria Klebsiella in preterm babies was associated with an increased presence of certain immune cells and the development of neurological damage. The findings suggest a link between microbiota and brain development.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Pain

·June 28, 2021·4 min read

Sunflower Seed Peptide Could Treat Pain and Inflammation

Synthetically optimizing a peptide commonly found in sunflower seeds could help provide relief for gastrointestinal pain and inflammation, a new study reports.

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·February 9, 2021·4 min read

Marmoset Monkeys Have Personalities Too

A new study sheds light on personality traits in marmoset monkeys.

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·February 6, 2021·4 min read

Ultrasound in the Treatment of Brain Diseases

The TPS neural stimulation technique is able to non-invasively target and activate deep brain regions, providing a new treatment potential for a range of neurological and psychological disorders.

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University of Vienna

Unraveling the Octopus’s 2.8 Billion-Base Genome

Revealing the Mystery of Ion Channel Gating Through a Smart Model

Tiny Polystyrene Particles Detected in the Brain Just Two Hours After Ingestion

Higher Voice Pitch Lets Female Faces Appear Younger

Neuronal Cell Type for Controlling the Flow of Information in the Brain Discovered

Online Art Viewing Can Improve Well-Being

How an Enriched Environment Fires up Our Synapses

Gut Bacteria Influence Brain Development

Sunflower Seed Peptide Could Treat Pain and Inflammation

Ultrasound in the Treatment of Brain Diseases

Heartbeat’s Influence on Brain Activity

Reshaping the OCD Brain: How Therapy Alters Neural Connectivity

Persistent Brain Repair Signals in Ex-NFL Players

Innovative Fiber to Tackle Alzheimer’s Developed

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