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Soft bioelectronic sensor implant conforms to body's tissues, allowing brain monitoring through development
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and New York's Columbia University have embedded transistors in a soft, conformable material to create a biocompatible sensor implant that monitors neurological functions ...
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For healthy hearing, timing matters: Neuroscientists use AI to explore real-world auditory processing
When sound waves reach the inner ear, neurons there pick up the vibrations and alert the brain. Encoded in their signals is a wealth of information that enables us to follow conversations, recognize familiar voices, appreciate ...
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Specific cells in rats' brains mark locations to avoid after negative experiences, study shows
Researchers find that rats create neurological maps of places to avoid after experiencing a threat and think about these locations when exhibiting worry-related behaviors. These findings—which A. David Redish of the University ...
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Cardiovascular health in early life linked to brain structure changes
Poorer cardiovascular health in childhood and adolescence may be linked to early differences in brain structure, particularly in areas of the brain known to be affected in dementia in later life, according to a new scientific ...
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Scientists uncover rapid-acting, low-side-effect antidepressant target
The global burden of anxiety- and depression-related disorders is on the rise. While multiple drugs have been developed to treat these conditions, current medications have several limitations, including slow action and adverse ...
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Surveillance tech is changing our behavior—and our brains
From self-service checkouts to public streets to stadiums—surveillance technology is everywhere.
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First patients scanned in new study investigating traumatic brain injury in young athletes
Researchers at The Podium Institute for Sports Medicine and Technology, situated within Oxford University's Institute of Biomedical Engineering, have recruited their first participants for a new study exploring the impact ...
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Mice's sex-based social preferences shift under stress: Dopamine circuits play crucial role
Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University and collaborating institutions in China have identified sexually dimorphic dopamine (DA) circuits in the brain that influence sociosexual preferences in mice. They found innate preferences ...
Why do we prefer curves over straight edges? Researchers probe brain for clues
For over 100 years, psychologists have known that most people prefer curviness over angularity in practically everything—from lines and shapes to faces, paintings and interior spaces. Moreover, the phenomenon has been observed ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Discovery of Semliki Forest virus's brain entry route opens new avenues for tumor treatment
In a recent study, researchers from Uppsala University have shown that the Semliki Forest virus enters the central nervous system by first entering the cerebrospinal fluid and then binding to a specific cell type before penetrating ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Brain's visual processing areas still light up when aphantasia patients try to conjure an image, research finds
A small team of brain researchers at South China Normal University, working with a colleague from the University of New South Wales, has found that the visual processing parts of the brain light up in the brains of people ...
How does the brain encode pain? Scientists uncover neuronal mechanisms in the cortex
A research team at the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has revealed that parvalbumin (PV) interneurons in the primary somatosensory cortex (S1) preferentially encode pain intensity and drive nociceptive-evoked ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Bioengineers develop biodegradable electrodes that may help repair damaged brain tissue
University of Toronto researchers have developed a flexible, biodegradable electrode capable of stimulating neural precursor cells (NPCs) in the brain—a device capable of delivering targeted electrical stimulation for up ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Immunofluorescence study sheds light on brain's DNA damage and repair processes
Brain cells receive sensory inputs from the outside world and send signals throughout the body telling organs and muscles what to do. Although neurons comprise only 10% of brain cells, their functional and genomic integrity ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Brain degeneration in dementia with Lewy bodies begins early, study shows
A new study from Karolinska Institutet and Mayo Clinic has revealed important insights into brain degeneration in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). This research, published in JAMA Neurology, could help doctors better monitor ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Observational study links home temperature to cognitive function in older adults
A groundbreaking study has identified a significant relationship between indoor temperatures and cognitive performance in older adults, shedding light on how climate change may pose an increased risk to cognitive health.
Jan 13, 2025
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Brain connectome phenotype linked to cerebrovascular disease can track cognitive decline
Researchers have uncovered novel insights into how brain function disruptions related to cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) interact with Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology to impact neurodegeneration and cognition in older adults.
Jan 13, 2025
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ICU room design impacts delirium: Windowed rooms show higher incidence
Delirium is characterized by an acute change in cognition, accompanied by either altered consciousness or disorganized thinking. The condition is common in the post-surgical intensive care unit (ICU) setting, affecting up ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Epilepsy associated with poor brain health
Epilepsy is associated with poor brain health, with a consistent deleterious effect seen on cognitive and motor function and mental health, according to a study published online Dec. 31 in the Journal of Translational Medicine.
Jan 11, 2025
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Neuroplasticity linked to PTSD resilience in Paris terror attack
Normandie University researchers have identified critical links between the brain's inhibitory memory control mechanisms and resilience to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They examined how the hippocampus and prefrontal ...
Single-neuron mechanism may bridge gap between working memory and long-term memory
The human working memory (WM) is the cognitive system responsible for the temporary storage and processing of information vital to task completion. In contrast, human long-term memory (LTM) is the system that holds information ...
High levels of disordered eating among young people linked to brain differences
More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviors, according to new research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College ...
Jan 10, 2025
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New study suggests hearing loss may be early indicator of Parkinson's
There may be a link between hearing impairment and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's according to research led by Lancaster University.
Jan 10, 2025
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Aphasia patients' grammatical tense troubles linked to language-specific encoding and retrieval
An international team of researchers, including scientists from the HSE Centre for Language and Brain, has identified the causes of impairments in expressing grammatical tense in people with aphasia. They discovered that ...
Jan 10, 2025
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Study suggests prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids may increase risk for some mental disorders in offspring
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids is associated with some mental disorders in offspring, such as mood, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 10, 2025
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