How the Brain Maps Smell
Summary: The perception of every scent is built on precise neural circuitry that maps odor receptors to specific targets in the brain.…
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How Religion Shapes Prosocial Behavior Within and Between Groups
Summary: Across diverse faiths and regions, prompting people to think about their God made them more willing to share money with anonymous…
Compound Reverses Neuronal Damage in ALS
Summary: NU-9, a new non-toxic compound, targets upper motor neurons and reverses cellular damage associated with ALS within 60 days of treatment.…
Circadian Clock Gene Could Link Sleep to Mood
Missing sleep for a single night can leave you irritable, but months of disrupted sleep may contribute to lasting mood problems such…
How Context Shapes Social Neurons in the Cortex
Summary: Scientists identify distinct “social” and “asocial” neurons in the prefrontal cortex that change their activity depending on whether another individual is…
How the Brain Predicts Sentences in Real Time
Summary: Why do people often finish each other’s sentences? It’s not just social intuition — it reflects a rapid neurological process. A…
Parkinson’s Mutation Alters Brain Iron Distribution
Summary: New research shows a common Parkinson’s disease gene mutation causes iron to be misdirected within activated microglia, potentially contributing to neurodegeneration.…
How Breast Milk’s Body Clock Helps Baby Sleep
Summary: Breast milk provides more than calories and nutrients — it carries time-of-day signals that can influence infant sleep, immunity and metabolism.…
How Sleep Habits Protect Kids From Stress-Linked Impulsivity
Summary: A large-scale study indicates that sufficient sleep helps protect children from impulsive behaviors commonly associated with stressful home environments. Researchers examined…
Study Finds New Genetic Mutations Driving Neurodegeneration
Exome Sequencing Doubles Known Genetic Causes of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia and Reveals Links to Common Neurodegenerative Diseases Summary An international team led…
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