Unified Brain Blueprint for Early Brain Development
Summary: New research from the University of Minnesota shows that many different cortical regions share a common, modular organization during early development…
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Early Signs of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Detected Before Birth
Summary: Exposure to alcohol very early in pregnancy can impede development of fetal brain regions involved in motor control. These changes are…
Prosthetic Finger Offers Insight into Brain Function
Summary: An experiment investigating how the brain interprets artificial touch delivered through a finger neuroprosthesis has produced new insights and a promising…
LSD Microdosing Study Finds No Clinical Benefit
Summary: New controlled research finds no clear evidence that LSD microdosing improves mood or cognitive performance. Source: University of Chicago Advocates of…
Holiday Stress: Embracing Tough Emotions for Greater Resilience
Summary: December’s festive season often brings extra stress and disappointment, challenging the cultural expectation that the holidays must be only joyful. New…
Are Men Wired to Choose Sex Over Food? What Science Says
When animals must choose between two important drives—feeding and mating—the decision can reveal how brain circuits prioritize behavior. New research in nematode…
Lack of Sleep Raises Pain Sensitivity, Blunts Brain Pain Relief
Summary: Researchers report that sleep deprivation intensifies and prolongs pain. Source: UC Berkeley. Poor sleep does more than leave us tired —…
Shared Neural Circuits Underlie Parental Care in Voles
Summary: Connections from oxytocin-producing neurons in the hypothalamus to dopamine neurons in the brain’s reward circuitry drive parental care in both male…
D Factor Scale: New Measure of Distractibility in ADHD
Summary: Researchers have identified a statistical measure they call the “d factor” that appears to capture a person’s overall tendency to be…
Big Five Personality Traits Show Few Changes Early in COVID-19
Summary: A study of personality traits during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic found only minor shifts, with a small decline…
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