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·February 20, 2018·4 min read

‘Brain on a Chip’ Reveals How the Brain Folds

A new 'brain on a chip' study reveals the physical and biological mechanisms behind how the brain develops its folds.

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·November 12, 2019·5 min read

A method for measuring animal personality

New mouse study demonstrates animal research needs to take into account the interplay between behavior, genetics, and personality.

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·May 24, 2021·5 min read

A Natural Food Supplement May Relieve Anxiety

Beta-sitosterol, a natural plant-derived supplement, reduced anxiety in mouse models, both in stand-alone use and in combination with Prozac.

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

All Too Human: The Price We Pay for Our Advanced Brains May Be a Greater Tendency to Disorders

Researchers report the neural code of the prefrontal cortex is more efficient than the amygdala in both humans and primates. The lower resistance of the amygdala to errors in humans may play a role in exaggerated survival responses, such as those seen in anxiety and PTSD.

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·November 27, 2017·6 min read

Autism and the Smell of Fear

People on the autism spectrum appear to have different reactions to subliminal social odors, researchers report.

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·June 12, 2023·8 min read

Cellular Custodians: ‘Big Eater’ Macrophages May Hold Key to Autoimmune Disease Treatment

The mysterious workings of tingible body macrophages (TBMs) have been substantially demystified. These TBMs, a subtype of macrophages within our lymph nodes, were found to devour antibody-producing B cells, a function essential in defending our bodies against harmful pathogens.

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·August 15, 2019·6 min read

Firework Memories: Neural Mechanism Central to Human Free Recall Identified

Hippocampal short-wave ripples trigger spontaneous recollections and reinstate cortical representation during free recall of episodic memories.

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·April 3, 2022·5 min read

Mutations in Noncoding DNA Are Found to Protect the Brain From ALS

Mutations in the IL18RAP gene reduce inflammation and appears to protect the brain against ALS.

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·May 22, 2020·6 min read

New ‘sniff test’ predicts recovery of consciousness in brain

Researchers have developed a sniff test that can detect which patients in a vegetative state following a TBI will regain consciousness.

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·April 10, 2017·4 min read

New Mechanism That Regulates Chronic Stress Response Identified

Findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment for disorders related to chronic stress.

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·September 29, 2020·5 min read

Repeated Pregnancy Loss May Be Tied to the Olfactory System

Women who experience unexplained repeated pregnancy loss (uRPL) process olfactory signals related to male body odor differently to other women. Those who experience uRPL are better able to identify the smell of their spouse.

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·June 27, 2022·5 min read

Scent of a Friend: Similarities in Body Odor May Contribute to Social Bonding

People have a tendency to form friendships with others who have a similar natural body odor, a new study reports. Using an electronic eNose to "smell" body odor, researchers were able to predict the quality of social interaction between strangers.

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