Brain Processes Sounds and Words Separately but Simultaneously
Summary: New research shows auditory and speech processing happen in parallel across the human auditory cortex, challenging the long-standing idea that sound…
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Brief Vigorous Activity Boosts Longevity, Study Finds
Summary: Brief, vigorous activity bouts as short as two minutes—accumulating about 15–16 minutes per week—were linked to meaningful reductions in risk: roughly…
Modeling Neuronal Network Interactions
A highly accurate model of how neurons behave during complex movements could improve our understanding of motor control and help build robotic…
Skin-Plumping Hyaluronic Acid Linked to Neuroinflammation
Summary: Hyaluronic acid — a naturally occurring molecule best known for its use in cosmetics and joint therapies — may act as…
Study Links Autism to Mutations in Noncoding DNA
Summary: Using artificial intelligence, researchers have identified spontaneous mutations in noncoding regions of the human genome that may contribute to autism. These…
How the Brain Recognizes Real vs Fake Faces: New Study
Faces fascinate us from infancy. We seek out familiar or friendly faces in a crowd, and creators in fields such as video…
7 Walking Strategies to Boost Mobility in Parkinson’s
Summary: A large survey identifies seven compensation strategies that can help people with Parkinson’s disease manage walking and mobility problems, but many…
Can an Exercise Pill Treat Depression?
Summary: Exercise is a proven antidepressant, yet depression often saps the energy and motivation needed to move. A new paper from the…
New AI Tool Speeds Epilepsy Drug Screening in Mice
Summary: Artificial intelligence identified distinct behavioral phenotypes at different stages of epilepsy development in mice, revealing subtle signatures invisible to the human…
How Children Develop Episodic Memory: From Gist to Recall
Summary: Researchers have identified molecular mechanisms that shift children’s memory from general, “gist-like” recollections to precise, event-based or episodic memories. This transition…
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