Neural Nuggets: This Week's Top 5 Neuroscience News Stories - July 23, 2023

Neural Nuggets: This Week's Top 5 Neuroscience News Stories - July 23, 2023

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Neuroscience News Top 5 of the Week

Neuroscience News Top 5 of the Week

Welcome to this week's thrilling exploration of mind-bending discoveries in neuroscience!

#5: Parasitic Worms: Missing Genes and Mind Control

#5: Parasitic Worms: Missing Genes and Mind Control

Hairworms, those notorious mind-controllers, lack almost 30% of genes for cilia formation - a curious twist in our understanding of their genetics.

#4: The Utility of Memories Dictates Their Place in Our Brain

#4: The Utility of Memories Dictates Their Place in Our Brain

Your memory location in the brain doesn't just depend on age - it's all about generalizability, a groundbreaking theory suggests.

#3: Post-Retirement Cognitive Decline Varies by Race and Education

#3: Post-Retirement Cognitive Decline Varies by Race and Education

Post-retirement cognitive decline is a nuanced phenomenon, with sharp variances across different racial, sex, and education groups, a recent study reveals.

#2: AI System Detects Social Norm Violations

#2: AI System Detects Social Norm Violations

Artificial Intelligence is breaking barriers - a pioneering AI system has shown an impressive knack for spotting violations of social norms.

#1: Neuronal Plasticity Genes Linked to Alcohol Use Disorders

#1: Neuronal Plasticity Genes Linked to Alcohol Use Disorders

Alcohol Use Disorders could have a genetic link - certain genes associated with neuronal plasticity and pain perceptions are now in the spotlight.

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