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What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the scientific study of nervous systems. Neuroscience can involve research from many branches of science including those involving neurology, brain science, neurobiology, psychology, computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, prosthetics, neuroimaging, engineering, medicine, physics, mathematics, pharmacology, electrophysiology, biology, robotics and technology.

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·October 28, 2025·4 min read

Gene That Controls How Sensitive You Are to Alcohol Discovered

Researchers have discovered that a gene called CHRNA3 plays a key role in determining alcohol sensitivity, helping explain why some people tolerate alcohol better than others. When this gene was mutated, subjects were slower to avoid alcohol and consumed more of it, showing reduced sensitivity to its calming effects.

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·October 27, 2025·8 min read

Daily Light and Sound Therapy May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline

A long-term study found that daily 40Hz light and sound stimulation may help slow cognitive decline in people with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. After two years of treatment, participants maintained stronger cognitive performance than typical Alzheimer’s patients and showed reduced levels of tau protein, a key disease biomarker.

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·October 27, 2025·6 min read

Brain Cells That May Prevent Schizophrenia Symptoms Identified

Researchers have identified a rare type of brain cell whose overactivity may contribute to schizophrenia-like symptoms, such as cognitive deficits and disrupted sleep. When scientists reduced the activity of these cells in mice with a schizophrenia-linked mutation, the animals’ behavior and sleep patterns normalized.

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·October 27, 2025·4 min read

Imperfect Parenting: How Early Neglect Reshapes the Developing Brain

New research shows that even mild early-life adversity can disrupt development, attachment, and stress regulation in young mice. When mother mice had limited nesting material, their maternal care decreased, leading to higher stress hormones, slower growth, and anxiety-like behaviors in their pups.

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·October 27, 2025·4 min read

Psychedelics May Rewire Memory Circuits Key to Mental Health

New research suggests that psychedelic drugs may work by strengthening specific brain connections linked to memory and cognition. Scientists found that under psychedelic exposure, neurons in the claustrum—a region dense with psychedelic-sensitive receptors—intensified their communication with the anterior cingulate cortex, a region involved in mood and psychiatric disorders.

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·October 27, 2025·5 min read

Coding Comes Naturally to the Human Brain

Learning to code doesn’t require new brain systems—it builds on the ones we already use for logic and reasoning. Researchers found that when people learned programming, the same fronto-parietal brain regions that processed logical statements also lit up for computer code.

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·October 27, 2025·9 min read

Hungry Brains Rewrite the Senses

When fruit flies lack essential amino acids, their brains rewire their sense of smell to help them find food rich in the nutrients they need. Researchers discovered that two genes—Or92a and Ir76a—boost the flies’ sensitivity to smells linked with fermented foods and bacteria that produce beneficial amino acids.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 26, 2025·6 min read

Music and Nature Work in Harmony to Ease Stress and Lift Mood

The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can significantly boost emotional and physical well-being. A new review found that combining these experiences—such as listening to music outdoors, gardening while singing, or caring for animals—can improve mood, reduce stress, and ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 26, 2025·6 min read

Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%

Older adults who regularly listen to or play music may significantly lower their risk of dementia, according to a study of more than 10,800 people over age 70. Those who always listened to music showed a 39% lower risk of developing dementia and better memory performance, while those who played instruments had a 35% lower risk.

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·October 24, 2025·4 min read

Brain Circuits Split Food Choices Between Sugar and Fat Cravings

A new study reveals that the brain uses two distinct neural pathways to regulate sugar and fat intake. In mice, glucoprivation—a drop in blood sugar levels—activates separate circuits in the hypothalamus: AMPK-regulated CRH neurons drive high-carbohydrate consumption, while MC4R-expressing neurons promote high-fat food intake.

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·October 24, 2025·7 min read

Alzheimer’s Disrupts Brain’s Internal Clock, Unraveling Gene Rhythms

Alzheimer’s disease not only damages memory but also distorts the brain’s internal clock, disrupting the daily rhythms of hundreds of genes tied to brain health. Researchers found that in mice with amyloid buildup, normal circadian gene activity in microglia and astrocytes—the brain’s immune and support cells—became erratic.

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·October 24, 2025·6 min read

Swap 30 Minutes of Sitting for Light Activity to Boost Next-Day Mood

New research reveals that replacing even 30 minutes of sitting with light physical activity—like walking or doing household chores—can boost mood and energy the following day. The study tracked over 350 young adults using wearable monitors to assess daily movement patterns.

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Neuroscience

Gene That Controls How Sensitive You Are to Alcohol Discovered

Daily Light and Sound Therapy May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline

Brain Cells That May Prevent Schizophrenia Symptoms Identified

Imperfect Parenting: How Early Neglect Reshapes the Developing Brain

Psychedelics May Rewire Memory Circuits Key to Mental Health

Coding Comes Naturally to the Human Brain

Hungry Brains Rewrite the Senses

Music and Nature Work in Harmony to Ease Stress and Lift Mood

Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%

Brain Circuits Split Food Choices Between Sugar and Fat Cravings

Alzheimer’s Disrupts Brain’s Internal Clock, Unraveling Gene Rhythms

Swap 30 Minutes of Sitting for Light Activity to Boost Next-Day Mood

Study Challenges Myths About Self-Centeredness

Blood Sugar Patterns Strongly Linked to Sleep Quality

AI Brain Model Reveals How Fear Works in Real Life

Blood Transfusions May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Progression

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