Histamine’s Effects on Dopamine Differ by Sex
Summary: New mouse research shows that histamine changes dopamine levels in the striatum differently in males and females: lowering dopamine in males…
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Brain Wave Phase Locking Tied to Loss of Consciousness
Summary: Although ketamine and dexmedetomidine act through different molecular pathways, both disrupt the timing of brain waves in a consistent way that…
How OCD, Tics, and ADHD Cause Sleepless Nights
Summary: People with obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (OCSDs), chronic tic disorders (CTDs), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently experience significant sleep disturbances. A recent…
Can TikTok’s Grounding Trend Improve Your Sleep?
Summary: Grounding—also called earthing—is the practice of physically connecting the body to the Earth’s surface. It has re-emerged as a wellness trend…
Cellular Atlas of Glioblastoma Reveals Therapeutic Targets
Summary: Two landmark studies have mapped the cellular complexity of glioblastoma—the most aggressive form of brain cancer—providing detailed insight into how its…
Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Increased Health Risks
Summary: A major new systematic analysis of more than 8 million adults shows that each additional 100 grams per day of ultra-processed…
How Mother Wasps Use Memory to Manage Multiple Nests
Summary: New research reveals that female digger wasps can track and manage up to nine separate burrows at once, provisioning their larvae…
Prosopagnosia (Face Blindness): 1 in 50 Cannot Recognize Faces
Summary: A new study highlights how developmental prosopagnosia — commonly called face blindness — affects daily life for many people who otherwise…
Obesity in Teens Alters Brain Areas for Memory and Emotion
Summary: A large new study finds that adolescents with abdominal obesity show larger volumes in brain regions linked to memory and emotional…
Neurons Predict Future Events, Even New Ones
Summary: New research shows that the brain contains neurons that track our position within a sequence of actions — not just our…
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