New Study Finds Greater Brain Symmetry in Autism
Summary: People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show reduced left-right brain asymmetry. A large international study found smaller differences in cortical thickness…
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Orchestral Music Lifts Mood and Confidence in Dementia Patients
A dedicated orchestra for people living with dementia has significantly improved participants’ confidence, mood, and sense of belonging, according to recent work…
Can Modulating Stress Circuits Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
In novel mouse study, drug significantly prevented onset of cognitive and cellular effects Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School…
SARS-CoV-2 Genome Mapped: Implications for COVID-19
Summary: Newly discovered chemical modifications and a high-resolution map of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA provide fresh clues for fighting COVID-19 and improve understanding…
Lab-Grown Mini Retinas Reveal Eye-Brain Connection
Summary: New laboratory-grown retinal organoids recreate key features of human retinal development and reveal factors that promote axon growth from retinal ganglion…
Enzyme Discovery Opens Path to New Alzheimer’s Treatments
University of Leicester researchers reveal how inositol phosphates activate HDAC-containing gene regulatory complexes New findings from the University of Leicester shed light…
How Playful Distractions at Work Improve Focus and Productivity
Summary: Small moments of shared fun with colleagues can reduce workplace stress and help employees stay engaged and creative, a new study…
Mouse Brain Cells Driving Stress Behaviors Identified
Summary: Glutamate-producing neurons in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) play a central role in how stress affects behavior. Temporarily silencing these neurons…
Public Misunderstanding of Dementia Threatens Patients
Lack of understanding of dementia impacts diagnosis, treatment and quality of life Believing that dementia is a normal part of aging remains…
Body Temperature Regulation During the Fight-or-Flight Response
New research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that blocking the TRPV1 protein increases noradrenaline release and raises core body temperature. Researchers…
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