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When this gene was introduced into mice, it resulted in improved health and an approximate 4.4% increase in their median lifespan.

Results showed that melatonin promotes long-term memory formation by modulating protein phosphorylation, offering potential for developing new memory-enhancing drugs.

Understanding the reversible nature of “natural forgetting” might offer insights into diseases like Alzheimer’s.

AI chatbots led to an increase in daily steps by 735, one additional serving of fruit and vegetables per day, and an extra 45 minutes of sleep per night.

Generous people tend to reward generosity, while selfish individuals often punish it, even when it costs them personally.

These discoveries continue to deepen our understanding of neuroscience and its intricate connections to our lives.

The research team identified that astrocyte-mediated excessive removal of excitatory synapses in the brain in response to stress hormones is a cause of mental diseases resulting from childhood neglect

The researchers suggest that the Libet paradigm may not be suitable for assessing the concept of free will.

The degree of musical enjoyment significantly correlates with overall satisfaction from a workout session.

The three most common mental health disorders among women are depression, specific phobia, and PTSD, while for men, they are alcohol abuse, depression, and specific phobia.

Mice receiving the vaccine exhibited enhanced awareness of their surroundings, suggesting the lessening of disease symptoms.

From understanding diseases like Alzheimer's to discovering ways of extending our lifespan, neuroscience is opening up new frontiers.