Recognizing Shared Humanity Led to More Helping in the Pandemic
Summary: People who act in pro-social ways during the pandemic — for example, wearing masks, donating supplies, or helping those who are…
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Shedding Light on Alzheimer’s Disease Causes and Treatments
Using a novel approach that combines laser illumination with lipid-coated silver nanoparticles, researchers captured direct molecular-level snapshots of amyloid‑β as it interacted…
Emotional Asymmetry Explained: How Emotions Shape Behavior
Although it may not always be the first concern for people living with facial hemiparalysis, the condition can significantly affect social communication:…
Mixing Energy Drinks with Alcohol: Risks Exceed Alcohol Alone
Laboratory research compared alcohol alone to alcohol mixed with an energy drink on cognitive control and subjective intoxication. Findings indicate that energy…
Circadian Clock Disruption Raises Neurodegeneration Risk
Circadian Clock Genes Protect the Brain from Oxidative Stress and Neurodegeneration New findings suggest potential ways to delay or prevent some age-related…
Study: Childhood Asthma Linked to Memory and Learning Issues
Summary: A recent UC Davis study finds a link between childhood asthma and poorer memory performance, particularly in episodic memory. The research…
How Stress and Resilience Trade-offs Shape Longevity
Summary: Flies lacking the transcription factor Ets21c died far more quickly when exposed to oxidative stress, revealing a molecular switch that influences…
Serotonin Accelerates Learning, Computational Models Show
Summary: A new machine learning model reveals that serotonin can accelerate learning rates in the brain. Source: Sainsbury Wellcome Centre. UCL researchers…
Genetic Mechanisms of Long-Term Memory in the Brain
Summary: New research clarifies the molecular and genetic mechanisms that allow the brain to form long-term memories. A single stimulation of hippocampal…
Strangers Find Understanding Through Dialogue, Not Body Language
Summary: Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington found that when two strangers meet, mutual understanding develops mainly through verbal exchange—talking…
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