How Politics Changes How We See Men’s and Women’s Faces
Summary: People with wider faces tend to be seen as more dominant and as having stronger leadership qualities than those with narrower…
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How Food Smells Can Transport You Back in Time
Summary: A Lancaster University-led study investigated whether compact, 3D-printed, flavor-based cues can trigger vivid autobiographical memories in older adults. Results show that…
MRI Finds Minimal Brain Differences in Children with ADHD
Summary: A large neuroimaging study reports that children aged 9–10 with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show only small differences in structural brain measurements…
Why Warm-Blooded Animals Have Larger Brains
Summary: A comprehensive study of vertebrates shows that body temperature is a primary factor shaping brain size evolution. Warm-blooded animals—mammals and birds—maintain…
How Running Rewires the Aging Brain and Preserves Memory
Summary: Regular physical activity—especially running—can rewire the aging brain and help preserve memory. New research shows long-term running maintains the connectivity of…
Mapping Neural Connectivity of the Brain’s Reading Network
Summary: Large-scale brain imaging finds surprisingly few clear links between white matter microstructure and children’s reading performance. Source: MIT Reading depends on…
Midlife: Critical Period for Predicting Cognitive Decline
Summary: New research highlights middle age as a critical period for understanding and predicting later-life cognitive health. Scientists argue that ages roughly…
Cancer Drug Stops Harmful Protein Buildup in the Brain
Low Doses of Leukemia Drug Clear Toxic Proteins and Improve Symptoms in Mouse Models of Parkinson’s Disease Researchers at Georgetown University Medical…
Why Cannabis Affects Women Differently: Hormones & Symptoms
Summary: A new review examines biological sex differences in responses to cannabis. Researchers report that women may develop problematic cannabis use faster…
How GLP-1 Drugs Target the Root Causes of Dementia
Summary: Common weight-loss and type 2 diabetes drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (including semaglutide and liraglutide) have robust preclinical evidence showing…
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