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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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·February 14, 2025·6 min read

Prozac Shows Promise in Fighting Infections & Sepsis

New research suggests that fluoxetine, commonly used as an antidepressant, may also help protect against infections and sepsis. Scientists found that the drug has antimicrobial properties and helps regulate the immune response, reducing the risk of tissue and organ damage.

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·February 12, 2025·4 min read

Perfect Pitch Can Be Learned: Study Challenges Long-Held Beliefs

Absolute pitch, once thought to be an innate ability or only attainable through early childhood training, may be learnable in adulthood. Researchers trained 12 adult musicians in an eight-week online program, focusing on recognizing pitch class rather than specific pitch heights.

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·February 12, 2025·5 min read

AI vs. Human Therapists: Study Finds ChatGPT Responses Rated Higher

A new study suggests that ChatGPT’s responses in psychotherapy scenarios are often rated higher than those written by human therapists. Researchers found that participants struggled to distinguish between AI-generated and therapist-written responses in couple’s therapy vignettes.

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·February 12, 2025·7 min read

Semaglutide Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol Cravings and Consumption

A new study suggests that semaglutide, a drug commonly used for diabetes and obesity, may also help reduce alcohol consumption. Researchers found that weekly injections of semaglutide decreased alcohol cravings, drinking quantity, and heavy drinking days in adults with alcohol use disorder. Participants receiving semaglutide consumed less alcohol in a controlled lab setting and reported reduced cravings compared to those receiving a placebo.

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·February 11, 2025·3 min read

Gut Microbiome Regulates Brain Signals Through the Vagus Nerve

New research provides direct evidence that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve. Using germ-free mice, scientists observed significantly reduced vagal nerve activity, which returned to normal after introducing gut bacteria.

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·February 11, 2025·5 min read

The Urge to Move to Music Is Hardwired

A new study finds that the urge to move to music—known as groove—is a distinct physiological response, separate from musical enjoyment. Researchers examined individuals with musical anhedonia, who feel little or no pleasure from music, and found they still had a strong urge to move when listening to rhythmic beats. Participants rated how much pleasure they experienced and how much the music made them want to move, revealing that movement itself may generate pleasure for those with anhedonia.

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·February 11, 2025·4 min read

Stress Alters How the Brain Processes Sound

Chronic stress weakens the brain’s ability to process sounds, requiring louder stimuli to trigger normal responses, according to new research in mice. Scientists found that stress affects inhibitory brain cells, which suppress responses to lower-decibel sounds while maintaining sensitivity to louder noises.

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·February 10, 2025·2 min read

Cerebellar Serotonin Acts as a Brake to Reduce Anxiety

New research reveals that serotonin in the cerebellum plays a crucial role in anxiety regulation. Scientists found that mice with lower cerebellar serotonin levels displayed increased anxiety-like behaviors, while those with higher serotonin levels were less anxious.

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·February 10, 2025·5 min read

How the Brain Detects Novelty to Predict the Future

A new study shows that the cerebral cortex acts as a "memory machine," constantly detecting novel stimuli to refine its predictions of the future. By imaging the auditory cortex of mice, researchers found that neurons track sensory inputs over time, forming "echoes" that help distinguish new information.

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·February 8, 2025·7 min read

Mitochondria’s Role in Social Memory May Offer Clues to Brain Disorder

Researchers have identified a unique mitochondrial process in CA2 neurons that supports learning, memory, and social recognition. Mitochondria in different parts of these neurons vary in structure and function, with those at the outermost synapses relying on the mitochondrial calcium uniporter (MCU) for plasticity. Deleting the MCU gene disrupted this plasticity, highlighting its crucial role in maintaining neural connectivity.

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·February 8, 2025·5 min read

Stem Cells in the Brain Use Childlike Signals to Trigger Regeneration

Scientists have discovered that neural stem cells (NSCs) receive constant feedback from their daughter cells, influencing whether they remain dormant or activate to form new neurons and glia. This parent-child relationship helps regulate brain regeneration and repair.

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·February 7, 2025·6 min read

Brain Cells Use Muscle-Like Signals to Strengthen Learning and Memory

New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances. Scientists discovered that dendrites, the branch-like extensions of neurons, contain a structured network of contact sites that amplify calcium signals—similar to how muscles contract.

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Neuroscience

Prozac Shows Promise in Fighting Infections & Sepsis

Perfect Pitch Can Be Learned: Study Challenges Long-Held Beliefs

AI vs. Human Therapists: Study Finds ChatGPT Responses Rated Higher

Semaglutide Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol Cravings and Consumption

Gut Microbiome Regulates Brain Signals Through the Vagus Nerve

The Urge to Move to Music Is Hardwired

Stress Alters How the Brain Processes Sound

Cerebellar Serotonin Acts as a Brake to Reduce Anxiety

How the Brain Detects Novelty to Predict the Future

Stem Cells in the Brain Use Childlike Signals to Trigger Regeneration

Brain Cells Use Muscle-Like Signals to Strengthen Learning and Memory

Genetic Variant in ITSN1 Linked to Higher Parkinson’s and ASD Risk

How the Brain Processes Speech in Real Time

AI-Powered Brain Implant Lets Paralyzed Man Control Robotic Arm

Mapping Brain Cells Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s Protein Buildup

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