FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 24, 2023·5 min readGender and Education, Not Politics, Shape Our Social SkillsGender and education, rather than political beliefs, are significant factors in people's social skills. Researchers analyzed qualities such as agreeableness, ability to pick up on subtle cues, and self-reflection among 4,000 UK participants.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 24, 2023·5 min readNavigating the Brain’s Glucose MapResearchers located specific brain regions responsive to changes in blood sugar levels. Over 13 years, the team, using detailed microscopic analysis, identified glucose-sensitive cell populations in the brain and meticulously charted their locations in an open-source brain atlas.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 24, 2023·6 min readHunger Games: Ghrelin and Brain Cells Dictate Feeding BehaviorA new study illuminates how the hormone ghrelin, released when hungry, influences feeding behavior in mice. Ghrelin activates specific neurons in the amygdala, a region primarily studied in the context of fear and reward, prompting food consumption and producing sensations of hunger and satisfaction.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·May 24, 2023·4 min readActive Lifestyles Boost Pain TolerancePhysically active individuals have a higher pain tolerance than sedentary ones, according to a new study. Participants who were consistently active or increased their activity over time displayed a higher overall level of pain tolerance.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 24, 2023·5 min readVirtual Village Shields Vulnerable People from Pandemic IsolationResearchers developed a virtual village to combat heightened isolation among older people living with HIV (OPLH) during the COVID-19 pandemic. This online environment provides access to health, community, and personal resources for OPLH aged 50 and above.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 24, 2023·4 min readMorning Larks, Religion, and Happiness: A Unique LinkReligious tendencies could contribute to the previously noted connection between morning preference and life satisfaction. Researchers conducted surveys of Polish adults assessing their morning-evening preference, conscientiousness, religiosity, and satisfaction with life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 24, 2023·4 min readAlzheimer’s Pathology Found in Superagers With Superior CognitionA new study found people who are 90+ and have superior cognitive skills have similar levels of brain pathology as Alzheimer's patients. However, they also have less brain pathology of other neurodegenerative diseases. The researchers are now looking at how lifestyle habits and health conditions are associated with superior cognition in individuals who are 90+.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 24, 2023·6 min readEarly Bipolar Diagnosis Linked to Lower Suicide Rates in BoysResearchers identified that fewer teenage boys commit suicide in regions of Sweden where bipolar diagnoses are more common. This discovery highlights the potential of more proactive care in reducing suicides.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 24, 2023·6 min readTongue Movements Revealed by Brain SignalsResearchers leveraged 3D x-ray videography and machine learning to study intricate tongue movements during feeding in non-human primates. The study records the neural activity of the sensorimotor cortex and discovers it accurately decodes the 3D shape of the tongue.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 24, 2023·5 min readInducing Self-Destruction in Glioblastoma Brain CancerResearchers discovered a method to induce self-destruction in glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer. By introducing a specially developed molecule that inhibits the hijacked adaptive mechanisms cancer cells use to manage stress, the researchers triggered the cancer cells to self-destruct.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 24, 2023·3 min readPlacebo Effect: AI Augmentation Belief Spurs Risk-TakingThe belief in AI enhancement can lead to increased risk-taking behavior. In the study, participants were informed that an AI application would enhance their cognitive abilities during a virtual card game. Despite the absence of actual AI assistance, participants displayed higher risk-taking, indicating a potential placebo effect in technological applications.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 24, 2023·6 min readMultivitamins Linked to Better Memory and Slower Cognitive AgingA new study suggests daily multivitamin supplementation could improve memory among older adults. The study tested the impact of multivitamins on cognitive function. Compared to a placebo group, participants taking daily multivitamins showed significantly better memory performance over a three-year period.Read More
