Why Do Broken Mirrors Bring Bad Luck? Origins and Persistence
Summary: Researchers examine the history and cultural influence of superstitions, offering insight into why people still cling to beliefs that defy evidence.…
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Scientists Find Shared Cause of Sudden Death Syndromes
Summary: This opinion piece explores a possible shared mechanism behind Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP):…
Window System Enables Long-Term Brain Activity Research
Summary: Researchers have created an improved “brain window” that enables longer-term imaging and electrophysiological studies to map visual areas across the cortex.…
How Genes, Medications, and Environment Influence Autism Risk
Summary: A collaborative research project has advanced our understanding of how environmental factors can influence the onset of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).…
Broca’s Area Goes Silent During Speech
For 150 years, Broca’s area has been regarded as the brain’s command center for producing spoken language. New research from teams at…
SUMO Proteins Reactivate Neural Stem Cells for Brain Repair
Summary: SUMO proteins are essential for reactivating dormant neural stem cells, a process critical for brain repair and regeneration. This discovery —…
How Achievement and Escapism Fuel Online Gaming Addiction
Summary: A study finds that achievement motivation strongly predicts online video game addiction, with escapism and psychological ownership also playing key roles.…
How Hippocampal Molecular Signals Shape Memory
Summary: A new study reveals molecular rearrangements at hippocampal mossy fiber synapses that accompany memory encoding. Using live mouse brain tissue with…
Designer Neurons Could Transform Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
Summary: Researchers have developed a method to convert non-neuronal cells into fully functioning neurons that form synapses, produce and release dopamine, and…
Student Research Data Collection: Methods and Privacy
Summary: A recent study examines the largely hidden practices involved in student-led data collection for research projects. By surveying both students and…
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