How Zygotes Activate in Early Embryo Development
Summary: Researchers have discovered how a fertilized egg cell, or zygote, activates its own genome—a process known as zygotic genome activation (ZGA).…
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How Humor Rewires Your Brain
Summary: Researchers describe how brain activity shifts when people create humor. Source: USC USC study identifies brain regions engaged when telling a…
How Eating with Your Hands Enhances Taste and Enjoyment
Direct Touch, Self-Control, and Food Pleasure: How Hands-on Sampling Changes Taste and Consumption Summary: For people who actively regulate their eating, directly…
How Neuronal Circuits Drive Behavior, Learning and Dysfunction
Summary: New discoveries about dopamine-sensitive neurons in the striatum reshape understanding of how the brain updates learned actions and suggest fresh directions…
How Low Blood Sugar Causes Retinal Damage and Vision Loss
Summary: New research indicates that episodes of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can weaken the blood-retinal barrier and thereby exacerbate diabetic retinopathy. In…
New Compound Shows Promise for Treating Alcohol Dependence
Summary: The selective kappa opioid receptor (KOP) antagonist LY2444296 markedly reduced alcohol consumption and eased withdrawal signs in animal models of alcohol…
Study Reveals the Root Cause of Migraines
Summary: A large new genetic study finds that many migraine-associated genes are linked to the vascular system. Source: University of Helsinki Many…
How to Improve Deep Sleep Tonight
Summary: SleepLoop is a newly developed mobile system designed to strengthen deep sleep by using precisely timed auditory stimulation. The wearable monitors…
How THC Disrupts Memory Circuits
Summary: New research maps how cannabinoids change neural circuit dynamics and disrupt memory-related signaling in the hippocampus. Source: PLOS. Paranoia. Munchies. Giggles.…
How Uncertainty Activates a Brain Region During Exploration
When people weigh multiple options to find the best reward, some base their choices on how uncertain each outcome is. A new…
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