Study Finds Cannabis Does Not Replace Opioids for Pain
Summary: A McMaster University review found no evidence that cannabis helps people with opioid use disorder stop using opioids while receiving methadone…
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Prime Your Brain for Memory Recall
Summary: When hippocampal neurons are already firing at higher rates just before a learning event, people are more likely to encode and…
What Your Brain Instantly Sees That AI Still Misses
Summary: New research shows the human brain automatically recognizes the actions an environment makes possible—such as walking, climbing, or swimming—without conscious effort.…
Treadmill Training Improves Cognitive Symptoms in MS
Summary: Regular treadmill walking improves cognitive function—especially learning and memory—and helps preserve hippocampal volume in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Source:…
New Study Reveals Unexpected Brain Source of Attention
Summary: The posterior inferotemporal cortex (PITd) plays a direct and critical role in guiding attention. This unexpected finding may prompt researchers to…
How to Contain Online Hate Speech Like a Computer Virus
Summary: Researchers at the University of Cambridge are developing an artificial intelligence system designed to “quarantine” hate speech in a way similar…
Night Sweats and Hot Flashes Linked to Mild Depression
Nighttime Hot Flashes May Trigger Mild Depression During Menopause Summary: A new study reports that a woman’s perception of frequent nighttime hot…
Moderate Caffeine During Pregnancy Shows No Impact on Baby IQ
Moderate amounts do not cause behavioral problems or obesity. Women who consume moderate amounts of caffeine while pregnant can be reassured that…
Study Finds Surprising Simplicity in How the Nose Detects Smells
In rats, olfactory bulb neurons use simple “linear summation” to interpret fluctuating odor cues from their environment. Our sense of smell can…
Gene Targeting Overcomes Brain Cancer Therapy Resistance
Summary: A mouse study shows that deleting the OSMR gene markedly improves glioblastoma responsiveness to therapy and extends survival. Source: McGill University…
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