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·March 31, 2021·4 min read

Not So Sweet: Sugary Diet Early in Life Could Lead to Cognitive Problems Later

Consuming high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages early in life may lead to memory problems during adulthood. Researchers found, compared to rats who consumed only water, those who drank sugar-sweetened beverages had difficulties in memory recall associated with the hippocampus. The study also found a link between specific changes in gut bacteria in rats who drank sugary drinks and impaired brain function. Read More

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·March 27, 2021·4 min read

Human Fondness, Faith in Machines Grows During Pandemic

Studying human-machine interactions, researchers found that during the pandemic, people are not only more altruistic to other humans, their behaviors also extend to machines. This may be explained by the growing popularity of digital assistants, such as Alexa. Read More

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·March 12, 2021·5 min read

Beyond Genes and Environment, Random Variations Play Important Role in Longevity

It's not only our genetics and environment that play a role in aging and longevity, it's also the random, tiny changes that arise on the cellular level. Read More

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·February 26, 2021·6 min read

Early-Warning for Seizures Could Be a Game-Changer for Epilepsy Patients

A new mathematical algorithm examines data from EEG and brain implants to learn each epilepsy patient's unique brain pattern signatures. The system can predict the onset of a seizure within an hour, allowing the patient to take necessary interventions. Read More

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·February 23, 2021·6 min read

For Breakthroughs in Slowing Aging, Scientists Must Look Beyond Biology

Researchers say including social and behavioral factors in addition to biological mechanisms is critical for improving research on aging. Read More

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·February 5, 2021·5 min read

New AI Tool Can Thwart Coronavirus Mutations

A new AI system is not only able to analyze potential new variants of COVID-19, it can also vaccine design cycles within minutes, researchers report. Read More

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·January 15, 2021·6 min read

Study Measures Brain Volume Differences in People With HIV

Lower white blood cell count associated with HIV infection was linked to decreased volume in the hippocampus and thalamus. Read More

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·January 9, 2021·3 min read

Mapping Changes in a Mysterious Brain Structure Throughout the Lifespan

Mapping perivascular spaces over life-span will help researchers better understand brain aging and cognitive decline. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 4, 2021·5 min read

“Junk DNA” Plays a Key Role in Regulating Circadian Rhythms

Researchers reveal the role hundreds of miRNAs appear to play in modulating circadian rhythm. Read More

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·November 19, 2020·7 min read

Financially Exploited Seniors Show Brain Differences and Are More Frail

Older adults who experienced financial exploitation showed differences in brain activity in areas associated with social judgment and decision making. Additionally, those who are exploited financially tend to be physically frailer than their peers, with particular deficits in vision and hearing. Read More

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·November 9, 2020·4 min read

Researchers Isolate and Decode Brain Signal Patterns for Specific Behaviors

A new machine-learning algorithm has uncovered new neural mechanisms and enhanced the decoding of behaviors directly from brain signaling data. Read More

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Artificial Intelligence Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 13, 2020·5 min read

A New Model of the Brain’s Real-Life Neural Networks

A new computational model predicts how information deep inside the brain could flow from one network to another, and how neural network clusters can self optimize over time. Read More

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