Study Identifies Genetic Variant Linked to Autism
Summary: Researchers examined the sequences of more than 650 genes linked to autism and identified genomic features that set them apart from…
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Activating Neural Stem Cells for Brain Regeneration
Summary: The enzyme Pr-set7 activates dormant neural stem cells, enabling them to re-enter the cell cycle and produce neurons. Source: Duke-NUS Medical…
Oxytocin Boosts Social Bonds in Chimpanzees
Summary: A new study finds that oxytocin strengthens social bonds among chimpanzees and helps group members support one another during violent encounters…
Rare Neurological Disorder Linked to COVID-19 in 21 Countries
Summary: Researchers have documented a notable cluster of acute transverse myelitis (ATM) cases associated with COVID-19. ATM is an inflammatory disorder of…
Laughter Benefits: How Laughing Improves Your Life
Summary: Researchers report that humor can improve certain outcomes, but its effectiveness depends on the goals you are trying to reach. Source:…
Study: Long-Term TCE Exposure Tied to 70% Higher Parkinson Risk
Summary: A large new study finds a strong association between long-term exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) and an elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease—about…
Scaling Brain Imaging Models for Real-World Clinical Use
Summary: New research from Yale demonstrates that predictive models connecting brain activity to behavior must generalize across diverse datasets to be clinically…
Improved Teen Glucose Control May Limit Diabetes Brain Damage
Summary: Improved glucose control can reverse or reduce brain changes and support cognitive function in young people with Type 1 diabetes. Source:…
First Steerable Catheter for Brain Surgery Boosts Precision
Summary: Engineers and clinicians have created a flexible, steerable microcatheter that lets neurosurgeons control the tip in any direction while navigating the…
Why the Brain Unsees Visual Information
Summary: A new study investigates visual masking, an illusion in which a quickly presented second image prevents conscious perception of a first…
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