How Musicians Use Nonverbal Cues to Communicate on Stage
Summary: By fitting musicians with motion-capture markers and applying mathematical analyses, researchers reveal how performers communicate non-verbally to shape shared emotional expression…
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Global Study: Middle-Aged Americans Are the Loneliest
Summary: A major international study of adults ages 50–90 across 29 countries found that middle-aged Americans report higher levels of loneliness than…
PTSD Neurons: How They React to Stress
Summary: Neurons generated from stem cells taken from combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) respond differently to stress hormones than neurons…
How Cannabinoid Pathways Influence Psychiatric Disorders
Summary: New research identifies an unexpected interaction between a synaptic scaffold protein and the endocannabinoid pathway, suggesting the endocannabinoid system may contribute…
Classical vs Operant Conditioning: How Memory Drives Behavior
Summary: Classical and operant conditioning are distinct learning systems that compete within the brain, preventing the simultaneous formation of conflicting memories. Using…
Long COVID Brain Fog: Causes, Symptoms and Recovery
Summary: Researchers have identified a clear biological change in the brains of people with Long COVID who experience brain fog and cognitive…
New Brain Serotonin Producing Neuron Subtypes Identified
Scientists are discovering that different serotonin-producing neurons matter for health and disease For decades, researchers often referred to serotonergic neurons as a…
Sickle Cell Disease: Silent Symptoms and Impact
Summary: A new study explains why people with sickle cell disease are especially vulnerable to “silent” strokes that damage white matter. Source:…
Saliva Test Predicts Burnout Risk
Summary: A simple saliva test that measures cortisol at specific times of day can help identify people at risk of burnout, chronic…
Sniff Test Predicts Consciousness Recovery After Brain Injury
Summary: Scientists have developed a simple bedside “sniff test” that accurately identifies which patients in a vegetative state after traumatic brain injury…
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