Study Finds Memory Replay in Brain Outpaces Real-Time Experience
Summary: Researchers have uncovered a new insight into rhythmic brain signals called theta oscillations, showing that remembering events stimulates these signals more…
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How Scientists Built the First Holographic Brain Atlas
Summary: Researchers used Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality software to build an interactive holographic mapping system that reconstructs axonal pathways in the human…
Too Much Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Harm Baby’s Brain
Summary: A UC Davis MIND Institute study in pregnant mice found that very high doses of folic acid during gestation produced notable…
How Inattention and Memory Bias Shape Public Views on Inflation
Summary: Researchers find that people respond more to individual prices than to aggregate statistics, but rational inattention and poor recall lead many…
Rare Gene Variant Links ADHD and Autism to Sex Differences
Summary: Male and female mice carrying a human DAT mutation show distinct, region-specific effects on dopamine synapses. These differences reshape attention, reward,…
Gene Signature in Normal Brain Pinpoints Alzheimer’s Origins
Summary: Researchers have identified a specific gene signature in brain regions that are most vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Source: University of Cambridge…
Genetic Link Between Alzheimer’s and Heart Disease
Summary: Researchers have identified specific points on chromosome 11 and other genomic regions that increase risks for both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s…
Uncommon Gut Bacteria May Be Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome
Summary: A small preliminary study suggests a possible link between small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and restless legs syndrome (RLS). Source: American…
Stem Cell Therapy Could Restore Vision in Macular Degeneration
Summary: Researchers have developed a new technique to produce photoreceptor progenitor cells that closely resemble those found in human embryos. When transplanted…
Scientists Identify Brain Region That Encodes New Memories
Two parts of the hippocampus work together to decide whether a stimulus is entirely new or a variant of something familiar. You…
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