Acid-Sensing Receptor Linked to Panic Disorder Symptoms
Summary: Researchers report that the acid-sensing receptor TDAG8 may play an important role in the physiological mechanisms underlying panic disorder. Source: University…
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Scientists Temporarily Shut Down Brain Pathway in Primates
Summary: Researchers temporarily switched off the neural pathway between the ventral tegmental area and the nucleus accumbens in primate models, which reduced…
Compression and Resistance Band Techniques for Movement Control
The motor cortex uses multiple brain-wave frequency bands to coordinate movement Synchronized neuronal activity is essential for the brain to process information…
How Forgetting Improves Learning and Memory
Do you often feel overwhelmed by incoming information and notice you forget things like a shopping list after hearing the sports results?…
First Face and Whole-Eye Transplant Sets Surgical Milestone
Summary: A surgical team at NYU Langone Health performed the world’s first combined face and whole-eye transplant in 2023, a milestone that…
Infomorphic Neurons Enable Brain-Like Learning in AI
Summary: Researchers have introduced a new type of artificial neuron called infomorphic neurons. These units independently learn and self-organize with nearby neurons,…
Pregnancy Stress Rose Among US Women During the Pandemic
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased stress among pregnant and postpartum women in the United States. Researchers warn that heightened prenatal…
Sugary Drinks Tied to Depression via Gut Microbiome
Summary: New research indicates that sugary soft drinks may harm mental health as well as physical health, especially in women. The study…
Higher BMI Linked to Longer Cancer Survival
Summary: New research from Flinders University shows that people with higher body mass index (BMI) receiving atezolizumab for advanced non-small cell lung…
How Curiosity Types Influence Wikipedia Use and Learning
Summary: A large-scale analysis of Wikipedia browsing behavior identifies three distinct curiosity styles— the focused “hunter,” the broad-ranging “busybody,” and the creative…
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