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·September 18, 2023·5 min read

Live Imaging Reveals Axon Adaptability in Neuroplasticity

For the first time, researchers observed nerve plasticity within the axon in real-time. This adaptability focuses on the axon initial segment (AIS), a vital nerve cell component initiating electrical signals.

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·September 18, 2023·5 min read

The Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Variability in Neural Diversity

Researchers reveal the intricate ways individual neurons communicate, even within the same type. Through their research on Drosophila fruit flies, they spotlight a protein, Complexin, responsible for curbing spontaneous neurotransmitter chatter.

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·September 17, 2023·2 min read

From Human Uniqueness to Mental Imagery: This Week’s Top 5 Neuroscience Insights, September 17, 2023

New research delves into the distinctive human trait of sequential memory, setting us apart from bonobos. A recent study has also highlighted the joy in chasing passions over accomplishments.

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·September 17, 2023·7 min read

Zombie Ants: Nature’s Puppet Show Directed by Liver Flukes

Ants infected with the lancet liver fluke are forced into life-threatening scenarios, all to propagate the fluke's complex life cycle. Researchers have uncovered that the fluke's manipulation is even more intricate than previously thought, with temperature serving as a trigger for the ant's behavior.

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·September 15, 2023·5 min read

Neighborhood Woes: How Living Conditions Impact Brain Structure and Diet

Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods not only influences food choices and weight gain but can also alter the brain's microstructure. Researchers found that poor food quality, high-calorie intake, and inactive environments common in such areas disrupt brain regions crucial for emotion, cognition, and reward processing.

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·September 15, 2023·3 min read

Detecting Depression: A 1-Minute EEG Test Reveals Mood Shifts

Depression, a challenging condition to diagnose early, may now be detected more promptly using a simple 1-minute Electroencephalogram (EEG) test at home. This study revealed a relationship between EEG results and the severity of participants' depressive moods over several weeks.

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·September 15, 2023·8 min read

Mice in Maze Shed New Light on Rodent Learning and Cognition

Researchers have delved deeper into mouse behavior, challenging previous assumptions about their cognitive strategies in reward-based learning tasks. While humans efficiently adopt the "win-stay, lose-shift" approach in "reversal learning" activities, mice were observed to blend this with an exploratory strategy.

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·September 15, 2023·6 min read

Parkinson’s Onset Theory Challenged: Synaptic Dysfunction Before Neuron Death

Contrary to the widely held belief that Parkinson’s disease originates from the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, a new study suggests a precursor: synaptic dysfunction. This revelation unveils the dysfunction of dopaminergic synapses prior to neurodegeneration.

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·September 14, 2023·5 min read

Sleep’s Secret Lives: Navigating the Mystery of Arousal Disorders

Arousal disorders, including the mysterious actions of sexsomnia, sleepwalking, and sleep terrors, remain a significant gray area in sleep medicine. A new study reveals that unlike other sleep disorders, arousal disorders lack consensus treatment guidelines.

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·September 14, 2023·4 min read

Machine Learning Uncovers Neural Pathways of Narcissistic Traits

Researchers have utilized advanced machine learning techniques to unveil the neural structure linked to narcissism, overcoming previous study limitations. Employing Kernel Ridge Regression and Support Vector Regression, they predicted narcissistic personality traits based on brain organization and other personality aspects.

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·September 14, 2023·4 min read

Chasing Hobbies Over Achievement Boosts Happiness

Individuals emphasizing freedom and hobbies experienced a boost in well-being, whereas those prioritizing achievement felt less happy. The research showed that valuing ‘hedonism’ and ‘self-direction’ led to increased happiness across India, Turkey, and the UK.

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·September 14, 2023·2 min read

Deciphering Multisensory Brain Integration in Navigation

Researchers embark on a study, leveraging the fruit fly's complex behaviors, to understand brain-based navigation. With a $6.5 million grant from the NIH, they aim to decode how multisensory info from the fly's antenna, eyes, and balancing organs are integrated, especially during sensor conflicts.

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Live Imaging Reveals Axon Adaptability in Neuroplasticity

The Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Variability in Neural Diversity

From Human Uniqueness to Mental Imagery: This Week’s Top 5 Neuroscience Insights, September 17, 2023

Zombie Ants: Nature’s Puppet Show Directed by Liver Flukes

Neighborhood Woes: How Living Conditions Impact Brain Structure and Diet

Detecting Depression: A 1-Minute EEG Test Reveals Mood Shifts

Mice in Maze Shed New Light on Rodent Learning and Cognition

Parkinson’s Onset Theory Challenged: Synaptic Dysfunction Before Neuron Death

Sleep’s Secret Lives: Navigating the Mystery of Arousal Disorders

Machine Learning Uncovers Neural Pathways of Narcissistic Traits

Chasing Hobbies Over Achievement Boosts Happiness

Deciphering Multisensory Brain Integration in Navigation

Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily New

New Tools Illuminate Myelin Growth in Infants

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

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