New Study Finds You Might Be Musical Without Realizing It
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Longer Reproductive Period Tied to Women’s Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: Longer reproductive periods—used as an indicator of prolonged exposure to a woman’s own estrogen—were associated with higher levels of Alzheimer’s disease…
Study: Recreational Cannabis Access Cuts Prescription Drug Use
Summary: New research shows that legalizing recreational marijuana is associated with a noticeable decline in the use of certain prescription drugs. The…
How Scientists Map Human Brain Development: Timeline and Stages
Summary: Brain organoids are enabling researchers to map the molecular, genetic, and structural changes that occur during early human brain development. Source:…
Microtubules Power Visual Processing in Retinal Neurons
Researchers have identified a prominent band of microtubules in certain retinal neurons that appears to act as a transport pathway for mitochondria,…
Why We Remember and Forget: How to Strengthen Memory
Summary: Researchers explain the mechanisms of memory, why we forget, and share practical, science-backed strategies to preserve and improve memory as we…
Human-on-a-Chip Model Sheds Light on ALS Pathology
Summary: Human-on-a-Chip technology offers a clinically relevant, human-based model that may improve ALS modeling and drug screening. Source: University of Central Florida…
New Study Finds Brain Network Decline in Early Alzheimer’s
Disruptions in brain networks appear alongside spinal fluid markers in early Alzheimer’s disease Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.…
Tiny Genetic Changes Shaped Brain Evolution
Changes to just three genetic letters among billions contributed to the evolution and development of the mammalian motor sensory circuits and laid…
New Visual Illusion Reveals How the Brain Builds Perception
Summary: A newly designed optical illusion helps researchers probe how the visual system constructs perception. The illusion generates fleeting, shimmering rays that…
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