Study Finds New Drug Reduces Anxiety-Like Behavior in Mice
Summary: KNT-127 reduced anxiety-like behaviors in mice, researchers report. Source: Tokyo University of Science Anxiety is a normal response to stress, but…
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Meditation for Perfectionists: Techniques to Reduce Stress
Summary: Mindful meditation that emphasizes nonjudgmental awareness may help perfectionists recover from stress more effectively. Source: Wiley Mindfulness meditation that explicitly encourages…
Brain Circuits Behind Alcoholism Uncovered
Summary: Researchers have pinpointed a brain pathway that appears to play a central role in the development of alcohol addiction. Source: University…
Brain Biomarker Linked to Cognitive Decline in People with HIV
Summary: Researchers have identified a distinct epigenetic signature in certain immune cells that can distinguish people living with HIV who have measurable…
How Neural Stem Cells Create Highways for RNA Transport
Summary: Researchers observe molecules moving along the length of neural stem cells. Source: Duke University. Scientists visualize potential mechanisms driving formation of…
How GPT-3 Performs on Cognitive Tests
Summary: Researchers evaluated the cognitive capabilities of the large language model GPT-3 and found it matches human performance in some tasks but…
How Brain Ripples During Sleep Lock in Memories
Summary: By applying a machine-learning model to neural recordings, researchers reveal how the brain encodes spatial maps and preserves memory traces during…
How Alzheimer’s Protein Tangles Spread Through the Brain
Rare, pathologic version of tau protein can pass directly from neuron to neuron. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have identified a…
Lifestyle Boosts Cognition in Oldest Adults Despite Genetics
Summary: Among adults aged 80 and older, maintaining a healthy lifestyle—regular physical activity, a balanced diet, moderate or no alcohol use, not…
New Study Reveals How CBD Reduces Epileptic Seizures
Summary: Cannabidiol (CBD) blocks lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI) from amplifying neural signals in the hippocampus. LPI weakens the signals that normally restrain seizures, offering…
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