Low Fitness Tied to Weaker Brain White Matter and Dementia Risk
Summary: Researchers at UT Southwestern report that lower physical fitness is linked to faster deterioration of white matter fibers in the brain,…
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How Neural Circuits Control Behavior
Summary: Researchers have identified how two intermingled types of neurons split the work of planning and initiating movement. Source: HHMI. The mouse…
New Theory Reveals How the Brain Creates Familiarity
Summary: Researchers propose that the brain estimates and corrects for the expected sensory-driven activation from an input—such as image contrast—so that what…
Itch Gatekeeper Protein Does Not Affect Pain Signaling
“Gatekeeper” Neurotransmitter for Itch Does Not Mediate Pain, Study Finds Summary: Researchers identify brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) as a neurotransmitter that conveys…
Mother’s Corrections Shape Infant Brain Response to Angry Tone
Summary: New research shows that infants’ brains respond differently to emotional tones in voices. The study suggests that early maternal behavior—particularly how…
How to Tell If Your Therapist Is Empathetic
New software developed by researchers detects a person’s ability to understand or share feelings in therapy sessions. “And how does that make…
Bees and the Threat of Extinction
Summary: Researchers show that honey bees can grasp complex numerical concepts, including the notion of zero as smaller than any whole number.…
Alzheimer’s Gene Controls Neuronal Communication
Summary: New research shows how the gene CD2AP may increase susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease by altering synaptic protein balance and impairing neuronal…
Why Older Adults Become Clumsier: Brain Changes Explained
Many older adults notice that everyday tasks become more awkward with age — fumbling with keys, struggling to dial a phone, or…
Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Autism Traits in Kids
Summary: New research finds that low maternal vitamin D levels around 20 weeks of pregnancy are associated with a higher likelihood of…
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