Study Finds Brain Differences Between Boys and Girls with Autism
Summary: Researchers at UC Davis report clear sex-specific differences in cortical development between autistic boys and girls aged 2–13. The study shows…
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First Mutant Ants Reveal Evolution of Social Behavior
Summary: Disabling the gene required for detecting pheromones in ants produced dramatic deficits in social behavior and reduced survival in a colony,…
AI Maps Brain’s Hidden Bridge, Links Genes to Mental Illness
Summary: For the first time, researchers have produced a genetic blueprint of the corpus callosum—the primary communication bridge that connects the left…
Study: Eye Movements Reveal Memories People Do Not Report
Summary: A recent study shows that eye movements reveal memory traces even when people say they do not remember. Participants rewatched short…
Is Xanax Effective? New Research Raises Concerns
Summary: New analyses of both published and unpublished clinical trials show notable discrepancies in the apparent effectiveness of alprazolam extended-release (Xanax XR),…
Gut Microbiome in Huntington’s Disease Identified as Drug Target
Summary: New clinical research finds evidence of gut dysbiosis in people with Huntington’s disease. Several gut microbiome measures correlated with motor and…
Sleep Apnea Treatment Could Lower Dementia Risk
Summary: Among older adults with obstructive sleep apnea, those who used positive airway pressure therapy showed a lower likelihood of receiving a…
Over 40% of Retired NFL Players Diagnosed with Brain Injuries
More than 40 percent of retired NFL players in a new study showed evidence of traumatic brain injury on sensitive MRI scans…
Nerve Fiber Shapes: How They Differ and Why It Matters
A detailed analysis of how nerve fiber tips form crucial connections during brain development could improve our understanding of the origins of…
Brain Ultrasound Imaging: Mapping the Mind with Sound
Summary: Using advanced ultrasound techniques for brain imaging could be safer and more affordable than many current neuroimaging methods. Source: ETH Zurich…
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