How the Gut Microbiome Shapes Brain Development
Summary: An overgrowth of the bacterium Klebsiella in the gut of extremely premature infants is linked to higher levels of specific immune…
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Study Finds Stress Weakens Immune Response in Sick Mice
Summary: Noradrenaline reduces immune effectiveness by blocking leukocyte movement through tissues. Source: Cell Press The neurotransmitter noradrenaline, a central mediator of the…
Study: Supplement May Block Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new study from Kindai University demonstrates that oral arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid and clinical chemical chaperone, can substantially…
How Your Beliefs Shape Your Perception of Truth
Summary: A new study finds that people are more likely to treat statements as true when those statements align with their existing…
How OCD Alters Emotion Processing Compared to Siblings
Summary: A new neuroimaging study finds that people with obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) experience stronger distress and show greater activation in emotion‑related brain…
Exploring the Link Between Self-Harm and Violence Toward Others
Summary: A large Swedish registry study finds an association between deliberate self-harm and an increased risk of violent criminal conviction. Source: Karolinska…
Is Middle-Age Memory Decline Just a Shift in Focus?
Summary: Memory difficulties that can begin in midlife may reflect a shift in the type of information the brain prioritizes when forming…
How Obesity Affects Sleep Quality and Daytime Energy
Summary: A new study finds that losing a single night’s sleep can make junk food more appealing. Source: SfN One night without…
What Drives Conspiracy Theorists? Inside Their Psychology
Summary: A large meta-analytic review explores the psychological profile of people who endorse conspiracy theories, finding that their beliefs are linked to…
Experimental Stroke Therapy Shows Promise for ALS Patients
New research finds vascular damage in mice with ALS contributes to early development of the neurodegenerative disease, while repairing damage delays disease…
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