Mapping Neural Circuits in the Drosophila Brain
Summary: Scientists at Caltech have created a new method to visualize direct connections between individual cells in the fly brain. Source: CalTech.…
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Why Toddlers Use Logic Before They Learn Language
Summary: Toddlers as young as 19 months demonstrate an early capacity for logical thought that operates independently of spoken language. This ability,…
How Whales Avoid Brain Damage During Deep Dives
Summary: New research from the University of British Columbia suggests that specialized vascular networks in whale brains, called retia mirabilia, protect the…
Researchers Identify Genetic Variants Linked to Insomnia
Summary: Researchers have identified a conserved role for the Pig-Q gene in sleep regulation. Mutations in Pig-Q increase sleep across species, from…
How the Brain Blocks Anxiety by Masking Heartbeat Signals
Not being aware of the pulse of our heart might help prevent anxiety, EPFL scientists found. Although our heart beats constantly, most…
Study Finds Orgasmic Meditation Changes Brain Function
Summary: Researchers report that “orgasmic meditation” produces a distinct pattern of brain activity, altering regions tied to emotional processing and attention. Source:…
Why We Get Angry: The Science Behind Anger Triggers
Summary: Researchers identify a little-known group of amygdala-region neurons as a key driver of aggressive behavior and emotional arousal in mice, shedding…
Shared Sleep Debt Biomarkers in Humans and Rats
Future research proposed to link biomarkers with metabolic disorders associated with sleep loss. Sleep is a fundamental biological necessity, yet the molecular…
Why Teens Tune Out Mom and How to Reconnect
Summary: Beginning around age 13, adolescents stop finding their mother’s voice uniquely rewarding and become more drawn to unfamiliar voices. A new…
Low-Protein Diet Reduces Alzheimer’s Progression in Mice
Cycles of a normal diet and protein restriction improved memory and slowed disease progression In a new study, mice that display many…
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