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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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·December 9, 2024·5 min read

Older Adults Are Risk-Takers Who Learn and Adapt Quickly

New research challenges stereotypes about older adults, revealing that they are more willing to take risks than younger individuals and are equally adept at resisting manipulation. Using gambling tasks, researchers found that while older adults initially made more mistakes, they quickly improved with practice, achieving decision-making proficiency comparable to younger participants.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 9, 2024·6 min read

Lab-Grown Tumor Models Mirror Glioblastoma Treatment Response

Glioblastoma organoids, lab-grown replicas of a patient’s tumor, accurately predict how the tumor responds to CAR T cell therapy. This breakthrough allows real-time testing of therapies, showing that responses in the organoid closely mirror those in the patient.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·December 9, 2024·6 min read

Why Autistic Children View Faces Differently

Children with autism exhibit distinct eye movement patterns when viewing faces, particularly in the initial stages of visual processing. A new study found that autistic children are more likely to use an exploratory eye movement pattern, focusing on broader areas rather than immediately fixating on facial features. This behavior may be linked to reduced visual sensitivity to social cues and is associated with autism-related challenges in social communication.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 9, 2024·5 min read

Fetal Immunity Defends the Brain Before Birth

New research reveals that fetuses can mount immune responses against infections long before birth, challenging the assumption that they rely solely on maternal immunity. A study on Zika virus infections found that immune cells like microglia protect the developing brain, while others, like monocytes, can cause damaging inflammation.

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·December 9, 2024·4 min read

Healthy Diet Linked to Reduced Chronic Pain

Chronic pain, affecting millions worldwide, may be alleviated by adopting a healthy diet, according to new research. A new study found that eating more vegetables, fruits, grains, lean proteins, and dairy was linked to less pain, especially among women, regardless of body weight.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 9, 2024·5 min read

Older Adults Still Struggle with Loneliness and Isolation Post-Pandemic

Over one-third of Americans aged 50 to 80 continue to experience loneliness, and nearly as many feel socially isolated, even as rates return to pre-pandemic levels. Older adults with poor physical or mental health, lower incomes, or those not working remain disproportionately affected.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 8, 2024·6 min read

Music Can Change the Emotional Tone of Your Memories

New research reveals that music can do more than trigger memories—it can alter their emotional tone. When participants recalled neutral stories while listening to emotionally charged music, they later remembered the stories as matching the music’s mood. Brain scans showed increased communication between emotion, memory, and sensory processing areas, suggesting music infuses new emotional details into memories. These findings hint at music’s potential for therapeutic interventions, like reframing negative memories in depression or PTSD.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 8, 2024·5 min read

Short Sleep and High Blood Pressure Linked to Brain Aging

Research reveals that people with high blood pressure who also sleep less than six hours per night face increased risks of brain injury, accelerated brain aging, and impaired executive function. The study assessed 682 participants from the Framingham Heart Study, analyzing sleep patterns, blood pressure, cognitive performance, and brain MRIs.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 7, 2024·3 min read

Why Fidgeting Bothers Some People

Misokinesia, affecting about one-third of individuals, is an aversion to repetitive bodily movements like fidgeting, causing emotional, cognitive, and physical distress. New research explores its impact on daily life, relationships, and mental well-being, revealing challenges such as intense distraction, rage, and social strain.

Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience

·December 7, 2024·5 min read

Ketogenic Diet Enhances CAR-T Cancer Therapy

Researchers have found that a ketogenic diet boosts CAR T cell therapy effectiveness by enhancing tumor control and survival in mice with lymphoma. The key is beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a metabolite produced during ketosis, which CAR T cells prefer as an energy source over glucose. Laboratory models showed that BHB supplementation led to complete cancer remission in most mice and enhanced CAR T cell expansion.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 7, 2024·5 min read

Neighborhood Disadvantage Linked to Cognitive Health Risks

Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with higher blood pressure and lower cognitive performance, even in individuals without mild cognitive impairment. Researchers analyzed over 500 adults, finding that poor social and economic resources in neighborhoods exacerbate cardiometabolic health issues and reduce brain function.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 7, 2024·4 min read

Why Your Child Keeps Rewatching That Show (and Why It’s Good)

Children’s love for repeating shows, books, or activities is more than a quirk—it supports learning and emotional wellbeing. Cognitive science reveals that repetition helps kids detect patterns, a process critical for language and cognitive development.