Teen Fight Injuries Linked to Lower IQ
New study explores connection between physical fights and long-term cognitive decline A Florida State University study finds that fighting-related injuries during adolescence…
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Two Gut Bacteria Linked to Worse Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Summary: Specific combinations of gut microorganisms can worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis in a mouse model of the autoimmune disease. Source: RIKEN…
Study: Cerebellar Serotonin Acts as a Brake on Anxiety
Summary: New research identifies serotonin within the cerebellum as an influential regulator of anxiety. In mice, lower cerebellar serotonin levels were associated…
Reduce PTSD Symptoms with Gut Microbiome and Diet
Summary: Researchers examined connections between the Mediterranean diet, the gut microbiome, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a cohort of…
How the Brain’s Disappointment Meter Drives Behavior Change
Summary: A precision developmental neurobiology and behavioral study from the University of Oregon identifies a distinct group of neurons that act like…
The Hidden Impact of Habits Like Daily Coffee
Summary: Researchers warn that people often underestimate how much habit shapes everyday actions—such as drinking coffee. A habit is defined by the…
Rare Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Although a family history of Alzheimer’s disease is the most important risk factor for this progressive neurological condition, only three genes —…
Why People Give Up: The Science and Psychology of Quitting
Summary: Pnoc-expressing neurons in the paranigral ventral tegmental area (pnVTA) become active when mice stop pursuing rewards. Activating these neurons reduces reward-seeking…
Saliva Biomarkers Reveal When You Are Sleep Deprived
Summary: Researchers have developed the first direct, non-invasive molecular method to objectively detect sleep deprivation in human bodily fluids. In a controlled…
How a Common Virus Triggers Relapses in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Summary: New research identifies a direct connection between antibodies formed against the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS).…
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