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·January 10, 2022·7 min read

Study Shows How Memories Are Stored in the Brain, With Potential Impact on Conditions Like PTSD

Alterations in synapses may help explain how memories form and why certain types of memories are stronger than others.

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·June 24, 2019·3 min read

Certain cells secrete a substance in the brain that protects neurons

Vascular cell loss results in neuron loss, researchers report. However, pericytes secrete a substance that helps protect neurons, even when vascular cell degeneration begins to occur.

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·July 9, 2025·5 min read

Can AI Truly Grasp Colorful Metaphors Without Seeing Color?

A new study tested how humans and ChatGPT understand color metaphors, revealing key differences between lived experience and language-based AI. Surprisingly, colorblind and color-seeing humans showed similar comprehension, suggesting vision isn’t essential for interpreting metaphors.

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·August 27, 2019·4 min read

Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

Glioblastoma stem cells' circadian clocks ramp up the cells' metabolism, making them stronger, more resistant to treatment, and able to divide and multiply more rapidly. By targeting the stem cells with a small molecule drug, researchers found mice models lived longer and their tumors shrank.

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·June 2, 2026·12 min read

Charting 54,583 Connectomes to Detect Brain Disease

The global framework validates the "last in, first out" theory of brain aging while revealing that individuals sharing the same clinical diagnosis exhibit completely unique microstructural deviations.

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·December 20, 2017·2 min read

Songbirds May Hold the Secret to How Babies Learn to Speak

Zebra finches may hold the key to understanding how babies learn to talk, researchers say.

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·November 16, 2018·5 min read

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?

A new deep learning algorithm may help children affected by abuse to disclose information about their experiences.

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·June 2, 2024·5 min read

Parenthood Shrinks Brain Volume but Boosts Engagement in Dads

Brain volume decreases in first-time fathers are linked to increased parenting involvement, yet also more sleep problems and mental health issues. This study aligns with earlier findings in mothers, indicating that brain changes might aid in caregiving. Despite potential challenges, active parenting benefits both fathers and children. The findings emphasize the need for supportive policies for new parents.

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·September 12, 2018·3 min read

Aging May Be As Old As Life Itself

Researchers report that, at the molecular levels, aging may have originated at the beginning of the evolution of life. They suggest when it comes to genes, aging may not always be a negative trait, and may help an organism to survive.

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·March 25, 2020·5 min read

Why the U.S. wasn’t more prepared for COVID-19

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discuss the limits of the US being prepared for coronavirus and the dangers of being unprepared.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

Increased Air Pollution Linked to Bad Teenage Behavior

USC researchers report air pollution could have an impact on teenage behavior. The study found particle matter 2.5 can enter the brain, causing inflammation and damage to brain networks associated with emotion and decision making.

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·April 15, 2025·4 min read

Why Nostalgic Songs Spark the Brain’s Memory and Reward System

Listening to nostalgic music activates key brain regions tied to memory and emotion, according to a new brain imaging study. Researchers found that songs linked to personal memories engage both the default mode network and the brain's reward circuitry.