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·August 11, 2023·4 min read

Baby Gut Microbes: A Link to Early Cognitive Skills?

Researchers discovered associations between specific microbes in infants' guts and early cognitive development performance. This exploratory study examined 56 infants, revealing that certain microbiome compositions corresponded with success in cognitive tests like "point and gaze".

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·August 1, 2023·5 min read

Charting Infant Minds: Early Brain Development Mapped

Scientists have created a set of infant brain cortex parcellation maps that offer an intricate look into brain development from birth to two years old. Using a combination of high-resolution functional and structural MRI scans, these maps reveal a fine-grained understanding of when different brain functions develop.

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·July 26, 2023·4 min read

Child’s Age and Pet Ownership Improve Recognition of Dog Emotions

The ability to correctly identify dog emotions from their facial expressions appears to be influenced by a person's age and prior experience with dogs. This research found that adults and 6-year-olds were more accurate in recognizing aggressive expressions in dogs than 4-year-olds, regardless of whether they had pet dogs.

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·July 26, 2023·5 min read

Stair Hazards: Women’s Multitasking Leads to Increased Fall Risk

Young women are more likely to take risks such as multitasking or chatting while navigating stairs. This behavioral pattern could explain why women in their 20s suffer stair-related injuries 80% more often than men.

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·July 18, 2023·4 min read

The Silent Struggle: Are Language Barriers Holding Back Science?

An international survey reveals a substantial disadvantage for non-native English speakers in scientific research. The study, which involved 908 environmental science researchers, found non-native speakers needed twice as much time for scientific activities, including reading, writing, publication, dissemination, and conference participation.

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·June 30, 2023·4 min read

Kindness Meditation Boosts Memory Recall in Depression Recovery

A form of meditation focused on unconditional kindness can enhance memory recall in individuals with a history of depression. Participants engaged in daily ten-minute meditations aimed at promoting happiness, health, loving-kindness, and peace.

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·June 30, 2023·5 min read

Muscle Up Against Alzheimer’s: Lean Mass May Be A Potential Shield

High lean muscle levels may be protective against Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which involved genetic analyses of hundreds of thousands of participants, suggested a correlation between lean muscle mass and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's.

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·June 28, 2023·5 min read

Beyond Caffeine: How the Coffee Experience Enhances Brain Readiness

Drinking coffee increases alertness and prepares people to switch from rest to task mode more so than just consuming caffeine. Researchers found coffee drinking decreased the connectivity of the brain's default mode network - involved in introspection - indicating readiness to move on to tasks.

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·June 20, 2023·6 min read

Social Bonds Protect Aging Brains

Social isolation can potentially harm brain structure and cognitive performance, suggesting an increased risk of conditions like Alzheimer's dementia. The study indicates a lack of quality social interaction can lead to a decrease in the hippocampus's volume, crucial for memory formation and retrieval, and poorer cognitive performance.

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·June 14, 2023·6 min read

Bumblebees Use Scent Marks to Navigate Home

Bumblebees utilize their highly sensitive sense of smell to locate their nests, particularly in conditions where visual cues are unreliable. In experiments, scent marks left by bumblebees at their nest entrance helped them return home when visual landmarks were altered.

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·June 14, 2023·3 min read

Video Game Algorithm Unlocks Molecular Mysteries of Brain Cells

Researchers leveraged a tracking algorithm from video games to study molecules' behavior within live brain cells. They adapted the fast and accurate algorithm used to track bullets in combat games for use in super-resolution microscopy.

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·June 13, 2023·4 min read

Gut-Brain Connection Illuminated

Researchers unlocked new aspects of the complex gut-brain connection using a vibrating capsule ingested by participants. This unique methodology allowed researchers to directly measure neural responses during gastrointestinal stimulation.