Shaping the social networks of neurons
Researchers have identified a protein complex that both attracts and repels neurons during brain development.... Read More...
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Fonts in campaign communications have liberal or conservative leanings
Individuals perceive certain fonts used on political campaign signs as having partisan leanings. The more people view a font as aligned with their ideology, the more they favor it.... Read More...
High air pollution exposure in 1-year-olds’ linked to structural brain changes at age 12
Early-life exposure to high levels of traffic-related air pollution alters the structure of the brain at age 12. Children exposed to air pollution had reduced cortical thickness and gray matter volume compared to children who were not exposed to high levels of pollution.... Read More...
First treatment for pain using human stem cells a success
Transplanting GABAergic cells derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells into mice resulted in safe, lasting, and effective relief from extreme neuropathic pain. Researchers hope to begin human testing within five years.... Read More...
Lithium may halt Alzheimer’s progression
More commonly associated with treating bipolar disorder, microdoses of lithium may halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Silicon Valley’s latest fad is dopamine fasting – and that may not be as crazy as it sounds
Advocates of dopamine fasting claim it can help curb addictive behaviors and make daily life more pleasurable. Researchers explore the potential benefits of this new Silicon Valley trend.... Read More...
How emotions are mapped in the brain
Neuroimaging reveals the entire set of human emotions is topographically located in the right temporoparietal junction.... Read More...
Optical stimulation causes marmosets to move their forelimbs
Optogenetic stimulation of the motor cortex causes marmosets to move their forelimbs in an almost puppet-like fashion.... Read More...
What goes up may actually be down
Virtual reality study reveals people plan movements and anticipate the force of gravity by "seeing it" through visual cues rather than "feeling it."... Read More...
Imbalance between serotonin and dopamine in social anxiety disorder
Study reports the balance between serotonin and dopamine may be a risk factor for a person developing social anxiety disorder.... Read More...
Horror movies manipulate brain activity expertly to enhance excitement
Neuroimaging reveals areas of the brain associated with visual and auditory processing are more active when anxiety slowly increases during horror movies. After a shocking scene, brain areas associated with emotional processing, threat evaluation, and decision making increase in activity. ... Read More...
Certain personality traits in high school may lower dementia risk five decades later
Your personality traits as a teen may predict your risk of developing dementia 50 years later. Teens who were more energetic and those who were calm had a lower risk of being diagnosed with dementia later in life. ... Read More...