How Inflammation Reduces Motivation in Schizophrenia
Summary: A new Emory University study reveals a biological connection between inflammation and reduced motivation in people with schizophrenia, pointing to a…
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How Deep Breathing Boosts Your Brain, According to Science
Summary: Breathwork—the deliberate practice of changing one’s breathing pattern—has measurable effects on the brain and body. Research shows that slow, controlled breathing…
Why Infants Respond to COVID Differently
Summary: Infants hospitalized with severe COVID-19 mount an immune response that is strikingly different from that of adults and older children. Researchers…
AI Chatbots Mimic Human Brain Disorder Symptoms
Summary: Researchers report a surprising similarity between how large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT process information and how the brains of…
How Acetaminophen Relieves Pain via the Endocannabinoid System
Summary: A new study from Indiana University shows that acetaminophen (Tylenol, paracetamol) eases pain by lowering levels of the endocannabinoid 2‑arachidonoyl glycerol…
Find Mindfulness Practices for Your Anxiety Type
Summary: Mindfulness is widely recognized for its calming effects, and new research suggests that matching specific mindfulness practices to particular forms of…
How Hidden Patterns Shape Animal Behavior Across Species
Summary: Across very different ecosystems and species, animals from meerkats to coatis and spotted hyenas show a common pattern in how they…
How Personality Traits Could Predict Bipolar Disorder
Summary: New research indicates that detailed personality assessments may help tailor treatment for people with bipolar disorder by identifying who is more…
Alzheimer’s Affects the Whole Body: Signs Beyond the Brain
Alzheimer’s Proteins Aβ42 and Tau Cause Distinct Whole-Body Changes in Fruit Fly Study Summary: New research using Drosophila (fruit flies) shows that…
Silent DNA Switches That Shaped Human Intelligence
Summary: Although humans share more than 98% of their DNA with chimpanzees, our species displays far greater cognitive complexity and emotional depth.…
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