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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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·January 7, 2025·6 min read

Study Confirms Early Brain Differences Between Sexes

A study analyzing over 500 newborns has confirmed that brain structure differences between male and female infants are present from birth. While male brains were larger on average, females had more grey matter in regions related to memory and emotion, whereas males had more white matter and grey matter in sensory and motor regions.

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·January 7, 2025·6 min read

Lead Pollution Linked to IQ Decline in Roman-Era Europe

A study analyzing Arctic ice cores reveals that lead pollution during the Roman Empire's height contributed to an estimated 2-3 point IQ decline across Europe. The pollution stemmed from silver mining and smelting, which released vast amounts of lead into the atmosphere.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 7, 2025·3 min read

“Sandwich” Generation Face Health Toll of Caring for Parents and Kids

Sandwich carers—those who care for both children and aging relatives—face significant mental and physical health declines, particularly when caregiving exceeds 20 hours weekly. A study tracking carers over nine years found persistent mental health challenges and worsening physical health during this transition.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 6, 2025·5 min read

Extended Paxlovid May Relieve Long Covid Symptoms

Extended courses of Paxlovid may alleviate symptoms in some patients with long Covid, though its effectiveness varies widely. Of 13 patients studied, five experienced sustained improvements, while others reported temporary or no benefits.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 6, 2025·3 min read

Lipid Anchors Hold Key to Preventing Protein Aggregation in Prion Diseases

A lipid anchor on nerve cell membranes stabilizes prion proteins (PrPC) and prevents their pathological aggregation into forms linked to prion diseases. Researchers developed new in vitro and cell models to study how membrane anchoring inhibits these harmful transformations.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 6, 2025·7 min read

The Genetic Impact of Forever Chemicals on Brain Function

Researchers have found that per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) alter the expression of specific genes in brain-like cells, potentially contributing to neurotoxicity. Among six tested compounds, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) caused the most significant changes, downregulating genes crucial for neuron survival and upregulating those linked to cell death.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 6, 2025·5 min read

Social Connections Key to Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy

Loneliness plays a central role in borderline personality disorder (BPD) and often persists even when clinical symptoms subside. Current treatments, such as dialectical behavior therapy, fail to fully address social integration, which is crucial for long-term recovery.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 6, 2025·5 min read

Controlling Human Body Temperature to Mimic Hibernation

Researchers have discovered a way to control human body temperature, mimicking the hibernation process of animals like bears. By manipulating the brain’s temperature regulation system, they can induce a state of “thermoregulatory inversion” (TI) in rats, reducing heat production even in cold environments.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 6, 2025·4 min read

How the Brain Blends Senses to Understand Social Cues

New research reveals how smell and hearing interact in the brain during maternal behaviors like pup retrieval in mice. Signals from the basal amygdala (BA) merge with auditory inputs in the auditory cortex (AC), influencing responses to social sounds.

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·January 5, 2025·6 min read

Mapping How Aging Affects Different Brain Cells

New research shows that not all brain cells age equally, with certain cells, such as those in the hypothalamus, experiencing more age-related genetic changes. These changes include reduced activity in neuronal circuitry genes and increased activity in immunity-related genes.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·January 5, 2025·6 min read

Pupil Dynamics During Sleep Reveal Brain’s Memory-Saving Secrets

Researchers have discovered that pupil size during non-REM sleep correlates with memory consolidation. When pupils contract, the brain focuses on consolidating new memories; when dilated, it processes older ones.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 4, 2025·6 min read

New Insight into Genetic Disease Variability

New research reveals that certain cells inactivate one parent’s copy of a gene, leading to a bias in gene activity that may explain why some individuals with disease-causing mutations remain symptom-free. This selective gene inactivation, known as monoallelic expression, affects about 1 in 20 genes and varies between cell types.

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Neuroscience

Study Confirms Early Brain Differences Between Sexes

Lead Pollution Linked to IQ Decline in Roman-Era Europe

“Sandwich” Generation Face Health Toll of Caring for Parents and Kids

Extended Paxlovid May Relieve Long Covid Symptoms

Lipid Anchors Hold Key to Preventing Protein Aggregation in Prion Diseases

The Genetic Impact of Forever Chemicals on Brain Function

Controlling Human Body Temperature to Mimic Hibernation

Mapping How Aging Affects Different Brain Cells

Pupil Dynamics During Sleep Reveal Brain’s Memory-Saving Secrets

New Insight into Genetic Disease Variability

Ancient Ear Muscles Reactivate When We Struggle to Listen

Imaging Reveals Gut-Brain Connection in Alzheimer’s Disease

Genetics, Not Maternal Sickness, Drives Autism Risk

Unhealthy Diet Linked to Faster Biological Aging in Young Adults

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