Shrew Brain Regrowth Reveals Insights into Human Neurodegeneration
Summary: Researchers used non-invasive MRI to investigate a rare seasonal process in common shrews in which their brains shrink in winter and…
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How Depression Impairs Learning to Avoid Negative Outcomes
Summary: New research indicates that depression specifically impairs the process of learning how to actively avoid unpleasant events, while leaving avoidance performance…
Could a Common Virus Trigger Parkinson’s Disease?
Summary: New research indicates that a virus previously considered harmless may be associated with Parkinson’s disease. Scientists detected Human Pegivirus (HPgV) in…
AI Detects Predatory Journals to Protect Science
Summary: Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed an artificial intelligence system that automatically scans open-access journals to identify potentially…
Genetic Study Reveals How Human Contact Shapes Language
Summary: New research using genetic evidence shows that historical contact between human populations produces measurable and consistent patterns of language change. By…
How Noncoding DNA Shapes Brain Development and Disease
Summary: New research reveals that repetitive DNA sequences long dismissed as “junk” perform essential regulatory roles in early human brain development. The…
How Music Reduces Loneliness and Builds Social Connection
Summary: A large-scale study of 600 participants demonstrates that music can genuinely evoke feelings of companionship by activating social imagination. When participants…
Toggle Switch in Stem Cells Sparks Neuron Regeneration
Summary: Scientists have revealed how stem cells in the olfactory system continually regenerate the neurons that underlie our sense of smell. By…
Speech-Based AI Detects Neurological Disorders with 92% Accuracy
Summary: Researchers have developed a new AI framework, CTCAIT, that analyzes voice recordings to detect neurological disorders with high accuracy. By extracting…
How Hormonal Contraceptives Affect Emotional Memory in Women
Summary: A new study finds that hormonal contraceptives can alter both the way women respond emotionally in the moment and how they…
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