Memory Loss Tied to Two Brain Regions Falling Out of Sync
Summary: When neural assemblies in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex fail to synchronize at the proper times, short-term memories break down. Source:…
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Psychopaths Don’t Always Disregard Others
Summary: A new study finds that psychopaths do not automatically adopt the perspectives of others, but can deliberately do so when prompted.…
Gabapentin Linked to Longer Glioblastoma Survival
Summary: A new multi-center retrospective study indicates that gabapentin, a commonly prescribed anti-seizure and neuropathic pain medication, is associated with longer survival…
Human Brain Organoids in Mouse Cortex Show First Visual Response
Summary: Researchers used advanced neural recording technologies to show human brain organoids transplanted into mice form functional connections with host cortex and…
Machine Learning Links Mental Illness to Brain Network Changes
Summary: Researchers applied machine learning to identify brain-based dimensions of mental health disorders, advancing the search for biomarkers to improve diagnosis and…
One Extra Burger a Day Linked to Brain Shrinkage
Summary: Neurodegeneration begins earlier in people with unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles. Source: Australian National University Overview: Our daily calorie intake has…
Twin Study Links Nearly 80 Percent of Schizophrenia to Genes
Summary: A new twin study finds that genetic factors may account for as much as 79% of schizophrenia risk. Source: Elsevier A…
Tiny Cannabis Capsules Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s, MS and TBI
Summary: Researchers have developed a cannabidiol (CBD) microcapsule that is absorbed faster and reaches the brain more rapidly in mouse models of…
How the Eye Develops Sharp Vision: Stages and Mechanisms
Summary: Researchers have discovered an unexpected cellular mechanism that shapes our sharp, daytime vision. Using lab-grown retinal organoids, the team found that…
Neurofeedback May Reduce Tinnitus Symptoms
Neurofeedback Shows Promise in Treating Tinnitus Summary: A study presented at RSNA 2017 suggests that fMRI-guided neurofeedback can reduce—and in some instances…
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