Aging Corpus Callosum Crosstalk Slows Reaction Time
The connections that run through the corpus callosum — the large bundle of nerve fibers that links the brain’s left and right…
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CBD and THC in Early Pregnancy: Fetal Development Risks
Summary: One-time exposure to cannabinoids such as CBD and THC during early pregnancy produces brain and facial development abnormalities in animal models…
Why Human Nature Is Both Selfish and Selfless
Summary: Research finds that people can consider both their own interests and the interests of others, but decisions tend to prioritize self-interest…
Reactivating Memory Before Exposure Cuts Lasting Fear of Spiders
Summary: Researchers report that exposure therapy for spider phobia can be made more durable by disrupting the reconsolidation of fear memories. Source:…
Brain Gray Matter Thickness Predicts Face and Object Recognition
When you recognize a familiar face, when a bird-watcher spots a rare species, or when an enthusiast notices a classic car on…
Key Enzyme Mutation Triggers Ferroptosis and Childhood Dementia
Summary: Researchers have identified how a single mutation in the GPX4 enzyme causes neurons to undergo ferroptosis, resulting in severe early-onset dementia.…
Cat Dementia: How Symptoms Mirror Human Alzheimer’s
Summary: New research reveals that cats with dementia show brain changes very similar to those seen in human Alzheimer’s disease, including toxic…
Prenatal Stress Linked to Toddler Behavior Problems
Summary: The mental wellbeing of first-time mothers during pregnancy directly influences their children’s behavior by age two. Mothers who experienced stress or…
Ancient Virus Linked to Aggressive Glioblastoma Progression
Summary: Reactivation of an ancient endogenous retrovirus, HML-2 (a subtype of HERV-K), appears to drive a more aggressive, treatment-resistant form of glioblastoma…
Why Obeying Orders Reduces Perceived Moral Responsibility
Summary: New brain imaging research shows that our sense of agency—the subjective feeling of being responsible for our actions—declines when we act…
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