How Immune T Cell Activation Alters Behavior
Summary: A new Nature Immunology study from RIKEN shows that when T cells are chronically activated they reshape the body’s metabolism, reducing…
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Brain Activity Drives Myelin Remodeling in Neural Fibers
Myelin and Brain Plasticity: How Neural Activity Shapes White Matter The brain’s capacity to learn and adapt relies not only on changes…
Optogenetics: How Light Maps Brain Activity
UCL researchers have developed an innovative optical method to study how the brain works by using patterned flashes of light to both…
Hidden Gut Microbiome Mutations Influence Brain and Behavior
Summary: A large metagenomic study in Merino sheep reveals that tiny genetic differences within gut microbes—single nucleotide variations (SNVs)—are associated with host…
Being Told You’re Overweight Can Trigger Weight Gain
People who recognise they are overweight or obese may be more likely to gain additional weight than those who do not realise…
Ideal Bedroom Temperature for Adults: 68-77°F for Better Sleep
Summary: Researchers report that for older adults, the most restorative and efficient sleep occurs when bedroom temperatures are maintained between 68 and…
Human Brains Share a Genetic Blueprint and Complex Biochemistry
First comprehensive analysis of the Allen Human Brain Atlas published in Nature reveals a shared molecular blueprint and vast biochemical complexity in…
New Study: Hormone May Improve Memory and Cognition
Summary: Researchers report that klotho, a longevity-associated protein, improved working memory, spatial memory and learning in mice. A single injection produced measurable…
Study Finds Gut Bacteria Trigger Linked to Human Obesity
Summary: Researchers report that levels of serotonin produced in the gut are doubled in people with obesity. The findings suggest human obesity…
Why Your Brain Is Wired to Detect Patterns
Summary: Researchers used fMRI to show that the brain handles pattern learning differently from probabilistic learning. Source: Ohio State University. Detecting patterns…
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