Brain Patterns Revealing Consciousness in Unresponsive Patients
Summary: Researchers report that human consciousness is supported by dynamic, complex patterns of coordinated brain signals. Source: AAAS. Researchers using fMRI report…
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How the Brain Decodes Eye Gaze Direction
Summary: A new study pinpoints the exact moments when the brain detects the direction of another person’s gaze, improving our understanding of…
Breakthrough Discovery That Rewrites Textbooks
Summary: New research on the gar fish shows that the modern eye-to-brain wiring appeared far earlier in vertebrate evolution than previously thought.…
Curb Junk Food Cravings with Food Aromas
Summary: Researchers report that ambient food aromas can reduce cravings and help satisfy appetite. Source: USF. When the smell of fried or…
How Childhood Trauma Dulls Joy and Fuels Daily Mood Swings
Summary: A new study finds that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) leave a lasting emotional mark, increasing adults’ sensitivity to both negative and…
Brain Activity Patterns Reveal How the Mind Works
Summary: The arrangement of neurons and the recurring patterns they form help explain neural behavior and function, with potential applications for building…
Why Youth Violence Is Falling: Trends and Causes
Summary: Researchers report that, contrary to common belief, youth violence in the United States has declined significantly over the past decade. Source:…
How p53 Impacts Autism-Like Behavior and Memory
Summary: Researchers have identified a direct connection between the protein p53 and autism-like behaviors in mice. By manipulating p53 levels specifically in…
How Childhood Emotional Neglect Erodes Trust in Your Body
Summary: A new meta-analysis finds that emotional forms of childhood maltreatment—specifically emotional abuse and neglect—are associated with reduced trust in bodily signals,…
How Seasonal Daylight Changes Affect Brain Function
Summary: The length of daylight across seasons alters the availability of opioid receptors in the brain. These findings point to a possible…
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