How the brain decides to punish or not
The bilateral claustrum, right inferior frontal gyrus, and left superior frontal gyrus remain active during activities involving social punishment.... Read More...
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Science underestimated dangerous effects of sleep deprivation
Findings debunk the common theory that attention is the only cognitive function affected by sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep also hinders a person's ability to complete activities that require following multiple steps.... Read More...
Increased use of antibiotics may predispose to Parkinson’s disease
Excessive exposure to certain antibiotics can predispose a person to Parkinson's disease, with a delay of onset of up to 15 years.... Read More...
Scientists find promising drug combination against lethal childhood brain cancers
Researchers have discovered a pair of drugs that work together to kill cancer cells and counter genetic mutations that cause diffuse midline gliomas.... Read More...
Some hyper-realistic masks more believable than human faces
New hyper-realistic masks are so authentic that 20% of the time, people believe they are real faces.... Read More...
Non-coding DNA located outside chromosomes may help drive glioblastoma
Extra DNA is critical for maintaining cancer-causing gene activation and supporting the cancer cell's ability to survive.... Read More...
New Alzheimer’s risk gene discovered
Study implicates a genetic variation within a segment of the Mucin 6 gene as a new risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Simulations suggest embryo selection based on traits like height or IQ is still far off
The ability to select specific traits, such as height or IQ, brought about by multiple genes is more complicated than most people realize.... Read More...
Exposure to PM 2.5 pollution linked to brain atrophy and memory decline
Older women exposed to higher levels of air pollution were more likely to experience greater memory decline and Alzheimer's-like brain atrophy compared with those exposed to cleaner air.... Read More...
Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation
Inflammatory factors appear to contribute to pregnancy-related depression onset and severity. Researchers found elevated levels of IL-6 and IL-8 and reduced levels of IL-2 in blood samples taken from blood samples of pregnant women who reported symptoms of depression. Additionally, they found serotonin was drastically reduced.... Read More...
Could psychedelic drugs be a new treatment option for people with depression?
Study discussed the benefits of using psychedelics as an antidepressant option for those with depression.... Read More...
Shining a light on synaptic plasticity
AMPA receptors form and disintegrate continually, rather than existing as stable entities. The findings shed light on the early stages of synaptic plasticity.... Read More...