Hippocampal Hyperactivity and Full Neural Burst Mechanisms
Full Detonation in the Hippocampus: Plasticity-Dependent Switch at Mossy Fiber–CA3 Synapses Summary: Researchers demonstrate that altering short-term synaptic plasticity can flip a…
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New Molecules Protect Neurons From Alzheimer’s Protein Damage
Novel molecules spur growth of neuronal structures linked to memory Chemists at the University of California San Diego have developed a new…
Brief Preconception Parental Contact Raises Schizophrenia Risk
Summary: New research suggests children conceived after less than three years of parental sexual contact may face a slightly higher risk of…
Maternal Vaginal Microbiome Linked to Offspring Stress Response
Summary: A new mouse study shows that pups born to mothers who experienced prenatal stress and that were exposed at birth to…
Researchers Discover Rare Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Summary: Researchers have identified a previously unrecognized rare genetic disorder now named RPN1-CDG. Using whole exome sequencing, investigators traced a damaging mutation…
Neuroimaging Finds Brain Changes in Post-Treatment Lyme Disease
Summary: A neuroimaging study identifies distinct alterations in white matter and other brain tissue physiology in people with post-treatment Lyme disease. The…
How a Sense of Purpose Can Protect You From Loneliness
Summary: A clear sense of purpose—whether found in work, hobbies, family roles, or volunteer activities—can meaningfully reduce the experience of loneliness across…
How Bilingualism May Delay Alzheimer’s Onset
Summary: Research indicates bilingualism can delay the clinical onset of Alzheimer’s disease by up to five years. A recent neuroimaging study finds…
Study: Alcohol-Seeking Rats Reveal Genetic Links to Alcoholism
Summary: By comparing genomes of rats bred to drink compulsively with those bred to avoid alcohol, researchers identified 930 genes linked to…
How Taste Cells’ Immune Role Could Help Treat Taste Loss
Summary: A specialized group of taste cells appears to play an active role in the mouth’s immune surveillance, detecting and responding to…
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