Brain Circuit Linked to Learning From Negative Experiences
Summary: Researchers have identified specific brain regions and neuron types that are essential for learning from negative experiences. Their work highlights a…
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Targeting Social Networks to Reduce Group Violence
Summary: New research shows that a strong friendship network can be as important as a charismatic leader in driving group violence. Study…
Why Everyone Smells Different: What Causes Unique Body Odor
Nearly a million genetic variations across about 400 smell receptors mean everyone experiences scent differently. Why People Smell Things Differently: Genetics of…
Biomarkers Identified for Late-Life Depression in Seniors
Summary: Biological changes that accompany aging may help explain why many older adults with major depression do not fully recover after antidepressant…
New Open Source Hardware and Software for Optogenetics
Summary: Researchers at Rice University developed an affordable, easy-to-build, open-source platform that brings optogenetics into more biology laboratories. Source: Rice University. Light…
Prenatal Infections and Psychiatric Disorder Risk
Summary: Previous research has shown that infections during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other psychiatric conditions…
How the Brain Filters Background Noise When We Speak
Summary: Researchers have mapped how the brain suppresses background noise during speech by tracing fast electrical signals between the motor and auditory…
Researchers Uncover Achilles’ Heel in Brain Cancer
Summary: A new study in PNAS reports that blocking the expression of MDA-9/Syntenin causes glioma stem cells to lose their ability to…
Insomnia and Under-6-Hour Sleep Linked to Cognitive Impairment
Summary: Middle-aged adults who report chronic insomnia or sleep durations under six hours show about double the likelihood of measurable cognitive impairment…
Parkinson’s Symptoms Map to Different Brain Pathways
Summary: Specific, identifiable neural pathways undergo functional changes at different progressive stages of Parkinson’s disease, linking distinct circuits to particular motor and…
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