Stress Hormones Rewire the Brain, New Study Finds
Summary: New findings indicate that textbook concepts about how stress hormones act in the brain may need revision. Source: University of Bristol…
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Alzheimer’s Plaque Impacts Brain Cell Types Differently
Summary: New research suggests that the Alzheimer’s-associated protein amyloid beta causes severe harm to neurons but produces far less damage to glial…
Chimpanzees and Humans Spontaneously Mimic Each Other
Summary: Researchers find the social gap between chimpanzees and humans is smaller than previously believed. Systematic observations at a zoo reveal that…
How Singing Reveals the Link Between Perception and Action
Summary: Researchers launch a new study to better understand how sensorimotor action and perception are linked, using singing and pitch as a…
New Molecular Switch Controls Growth of Aggressive Glioblastoma
RIP1 Identified as a Molecular Switch Regulating Glioblastoma Cell Survival Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a cellular switch that…
How Mom’s Relationship with Dad Shapes Her Maternal Identity
New University of Georgia study finds fathers’ involvement and couple support shape adolescent mothers’ maternal identity Maternal identity—how a mother connects emotionally…
How the Wage Gap Drives Higher Anxiety and Depression in Women
Wage gap linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety among women New research from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health…
Brain Roadmap and Glossary: Navigate Neuroanatomy
By providing a standardized nomenclature for insect brain architecture, University of Arizona neuroscientists have created a foundation that will improve studies of…
Neurodiversity: From Stigma to Strength
Summary: A new study underscores the importance of recognizing and celebrating the diverse strengths of people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD,…
New Approaches to Identifying Brain Cell Types
Summary: Researchers evaluate whether a neuron’s identity can be defined solely by the genes it expresses and find that combining transcriptomic data…
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