Stop Bad Habits Before They Start
Turning off cells in a habit-associated brain region prevents rats from learning to run a maze on autopilot. Daily routines often become…
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How Menopause Reshapes the Brain’s Resting-State Network
Summary: A two-year study from the University of Vermont shows that the menopause transition is a significant neurological phase change, not merely…
Gut-Brain Signals Alter Feeding Behavior in Worms
Summary: Researchers have identified gut neurons in the worm C. elegans that detect ingested bacteria and release a neurotransmitter that tells the…
SP8 Discovery Unlocks Path to Human Limb Regeneration
Summary: Scientists have identified a conserved genetic program that governs limb regeneration across species. By comparing axolotls, zebrafish, and mice, researchers found…
Why Autism Brain Response Theory Has Reached a Dead End
Summary: New research undermines the neural unreliability hypothesis of autism by showing consistent sensory-evoked brain responses in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.…
Spring COVID-19 Outlook Hinges on Indoor Air and Behavior
Summary: Alongside physical distancing and improved personal hygiene, moderating indoor relative humidity with the change of seasons may help reduce COVID-19 transmission.…
Neurons Tune Into Multiple Brain Rhythms Like a Radio
Summary: New research shows individual neurons in the hippocampus can track slow theta and fast gamma brain rhythms at the same time…
New Study Reveals Hidden Protein Defects Linked to Autism
Summary: Researchers have developed a standardized library of mouse embryonic stem cells carrying 63 genetic variants strongly associated with autism spectrum disorder…
How Neurons Self-Regulate Their Excitability
Summary: Researchers report that the SLK protein is a key regulator of neuronal excitability and sensitivity. Source: University of Bonn Neurons are…
Gut Microbiome Could Affect Response to Bipolar Medications
Summary: A new systematic review examined how medications used to treat bipolar disorder interact with the gut microbiome, revealing meaningful links between…
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