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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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·April 16, 2024·4 min read

Emotional Bodily Sensations Altered in Parkinson’s Patients

People with Parkinson’s disease experience altered bodily sensations related to basic emotions differently from healthy individuals. Utilizing electronic body maps, participants identified how emotions like anger, happiness, and sadness manifested physically, noting significant shifts in sensation locations, particularly with anger moving from the chest to the abdomen.

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·April 16, 2024·5 min read

Exercise Reduces Stress in the Brain

Physical activity significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by diminishing stress-related brain signaling. The study, which analyzed data from over 50,000 participants, showed that individuals who adhered to physical activity guidelines had a 23% lower risk of developing heart disease.

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·April 15, 2024·6 min read

The Mysteries of Dreams and Their Impact on Our Lives

Researchers highlight groundbreaking approaches to studying dreams, revealing their significant impact on our waking lives. They are exploring how dreams influence perceptions of sleep quality and overall cognitive functioning.

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·April 15, 2024·5 min read

Childhood Trauma Impacts Muscle Function in Later Life

Adverse childhood experiences can detrimentally affect muscle function in older adults by impairing mitochondrial activity necessary for energy production. The study analyzed muscle biopsies from over 870 participants aged 70 and older, linking reported childhood adversities with reduced production of ATP, the energy currency of cells.

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·April 15, 2024·5 min read

Watching Sports Boosts Well-being: Neuroimaging Shows Why

A new study reveals how watching sports significantly enhances well-being. This multi-method research combined data analysis, surveys, and neuroimaging to explore the effects of sports viewing on both subjective and objective well-being indicators.

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·April 15, 2024·7 min read

Microplastics Journey from Gut to Vital Organs

A new study highlights the alarming infiltration of microplastics into human tissues, including the kidney, liver, and brain. The study investigates how these tiny particles, commonly ingested through water, food, and air, breach the gastrointestinal tract to affect major organs and metabolic pathways.

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·April 15, 2024·5 min read

Poverty’s Profound Impact on Brain Development and Behavior

A new review connects low socioeconomic status (SES) with significant changes in brain development, behavior, and cognitive outcomes. The review synthesizes existing research to present a unified framework showing how factors common in low SES environments—such as poor nutrition, chronic stress, and substandard living conditions—adversely affect neurodevelopment.

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·April 15, 2024·7 min read

Brain Area Linked to Attention Control Identified

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the subthalamic nucleus, a treatment for Parkinson's disease, may influence more than just motor control. This treatment, which mitigates Parkinson's symptoms such as tremors, also appears to affect patients' ability to shift their attention between tasks.

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·April 15, 2024·4 min read

Ever Wonder Why We Blink So Much?

A new study reveals the critical role of blinking in visual perception. Contrary to the common belief that blinking merely helps keep the eyes moist, the study found that blinking reshapes how visual information is processed by briefly altering the light patterns on the retina.

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·April 14, 2024·5 min read

Social Media Fuels Eating Disorder Echo Chambers

A new study investigates the role of social media in exacerbating eating disorders among users. Researchers used machine learning to analyze millions of tweets, uncovering a troubling cycle where harmful content related to eating disorders is easily accessible and often intertwined with regular diet discussions.

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·April 14, 2024·5 min read

Revolutionizing Glioblastoma Treatment

Researchers demonstrated significant initial success using CAR-T therapy for glioblastoma, a notoriously deadly brain cancer. They detailed the outcomes of the first three patients in a Phase 1 clinical trial who experienced dramatic tumor reductions shortly after treatment.

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·April 13, 2024·5 min read

Unlocking Flow: The Neuroscience of Creative Bliss

A new study involving Philadelphia-area jazz guitarists, has explored the brain processes that enable creative flow. The research reveals that achieving flow requires a solid foundation of expertise, after which one must learn to relax conscious control to allow creativity to flourish.