Unlock the Power of Your Unconscious Mind
Summary: People can learn to use the nonconscious content in their brains to make profitable decisions. Findings suggest a novel form of…
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Soy Compound Crosses Blood Brain Barrier and Reduces Memory Loss
Summary: Tyr-Pro, a brain-transportable dipeptide derived from soy protein, improved both short-term and long-term memory in mouse models used to simulate Alzheimer’s…
How Old Injuries Rewire Your Brain to Lock in Fear and Pain
Quick Q&A Q: Can past injuries increase sensitivity to future pain or stress?A: Yes. This research shows that earlier injuries can prime…
How China’s Air Quality Affects Happiness
Summary: A new study finds that people’s moods expressed on social media decline when air pollution worsens. Source: MIT. China has long…
Brain Organoids Reveal Neuronal Origins of Autism
Summary: Researchers used human brain organoids—often called “mini‑brains”—to investigate the early origins of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Their work indicates a disruption…
Autoimmune Links Found in Parkinson’s Disease
Summary: T cells may be misled into treating dopamine neurons as foreign because of accumulated, damaged alpha-synuclein, a new study reports. Source:…
Western Diet Prevents Gut Microbiome Recovery After Antibiotics
Summary: New research from the University of Chicago shows that a Western-style diet high in processed foods and low in fiber prevents…
How Genetics Shape Vocal Pitch and Voice Range
Summary: Researchers have identified common sequence variants in the gene ABCC9 that are linked to differences in human voice pitch. Using nearly…
How Neurons Lose Connections: Synapse Loss Explained
Scientists identify protein that allows brain cells to dampen their sensitivity. Strengthening and weakening connections between neurons—known as synaptic plasticity—is essential for…
How Moms’ Baby Talk Boosts Infant Oxytocin
Summary: New research from UCL shows that when mothers regularly talk about their infants’ thoughts, feelings and intentions, their babies have higher…
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