How Serotonin Release Influences Depression Symptoms
Summary: Researchers have created a highly selective fluorescent probe that images serotonin inside cells and in animal models, providing new insight into…
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Supportive Partners Lower Stress, Study Finds
Summary: Positive support from romantic partners can measurably reduce stress, as indicated by lower cortisol levels. In a study of 191 married…
How HIV Causes White Matter Loss in the Brain
Summary: HIV infection blocks the maturation of oligodendrocytes, the myelin-producing cells in the brain, which contributes to loss of white matter. Source:…
Study Reveals a Novel Mechanism for Controlling Pain
Summary: Activation of noradrenergic neurons originating in the locus coeruleus and projecting to the spinal dorsal horn stimulates a distinct population of…
Programming Cells with Computer-Like Logic in Synthetic Biology
Summary: Researchers engineered an RNA molecule into a programmable, logically operating ribocomputing device. The advance could enable the construction of more sophisticated…
New Soft Tactile Sensors Enhance Humanoid Robot Finger Dexterity
Summary: One of the toughest challenges for robots is not brute strength but fine finger control—tasks like clicking a mouse, cutting with…
New Syndrome Linked to Obesity and Cognitive Disability
New Chromosome 6 Genetic Syndrome Linked to Obesity, Overeating and Behavioural Challenges Researchers at the University of Manchester have identified a previously…
Low Omega-3 Levels Linked to Higher Psychosis Risk
Summary: Adolescents with higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids—particularly DHA—had a lower risk of developing psychotic disorder by their mid-twenties. At…
Positive Memories Reframe Stress to Boost Musicians’ Performance
Summary: A new study finds that recalling positive memories before stepping on stage can meaningfully improve musicians’ performances. Professional wind instrumentalists who…
Blood Neuroprotective Protein Could Be an Alzheimer’s Biomarker
Tel Aviv University, Harvard, and Technion team report that a routine blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk and relate to IQ Diagnosing…
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