New Therapeutic Target for Parkinson’s Disease Identified
Summary: Researchers have identified LIPE, a triglyceride-degrading lipase that releases fatty acids, as a promising new target for developing Parkinson’s disease therapies.…
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Push-Pull Signals Direct Neuron Migration in Developing Brain
Summary: Researchers have mapped how developing neurons exit the germinal zone, a vital step for building accurate brain circuits. They describe a…
New Study Maps Brain Circuit That Drives Overeating
Certain synapses in the brain may play a crucial role in anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and obesity. More than six decades…
Infant Visual Brain Changes May Predict Autism
Summary: Infants who were later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 24 months showed measurable differences in brain regions responsible for…
Study Reveals 3 Predictors of Memorable Dreams
Summary: Not everyone remembers their dreams, and a new study explains why. Researchers found that dream recall is strongly influenced by a…
How Exercise Boosts Brain Response to Food Cues
Summary: New research shows that a single session of running heightens the brain’s responsiveness to food-related cues, even though it can temporarily…
Why Taking Photos Makes Experiences More Enjoyable
Summary: A new study finds that taking photos often enhances how much people enjoy their experiences. Source: APA. Contrary to the common…
Low Placental Steroid Levels Linked to Increased Autism Risk
Summary: Research in experimental models suggests that a sudden drop or loss of the placental hormone allopregnanolone (ALLO) during pregnancy increases the…
Discovering Genes Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Summary: An international team led by researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has identified how three previously uncharacterized genes contribute…
AI Detects Fake Facial Expressions of Pain Better Than Humans
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego and the University of Toronto report that a computer system can tell real from…
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