Researchers Have Uncovered New Functions of the “Ancient Brain”
A multiregional hindbrain circuit enables animals to regain their pathing after deviating from it. A zebrafish heads toward its target, but strong currents push it…
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Love Potion #9: Study Challenges “Love Hormone” Oxytocin’s Reputation As the Key To Pair Bonding
Removing the Oxytocin Receptor Does Not Interfere with Monogamy or Giving Birth Turning a decades-old dogma on its head, new research from scientists at University…
Scientists Reveal New Potential Therapeutic Targets for Mental and Neurological Disorders
UCI researchers have discovered the crucial role of cilia in the striatum of the brain in time perception. A recent study from researchers at the…
Shocking Discovery: Obesity Causes Neurodegeneration Similar to Alzheimer’s Disease
Controlling excess weight could lead to improved health outcomes and slow cognitive decline. A correlation between neurodegeneration in obese people and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients…
New Research Shows How Ketamine Acts As “Switch” in the Brain
According to a new study by researchers at Penn Medicine, ketamine, which is well-known as an anesthetic and is becoming increasingly popular as an antidepressant,…
Potential Hidden Cause of Dementia Detected by Cedars-Sinai Research – Can Be Cured!
A Cedars-Sinai study suggests physicians treating dementia should look for cerebrospinal fluid leak—a treatable cause of an otherwise incurable condition. Wouter Schievink, MD, director of…
Network Neuroscience Theory – The Best Predictor of Intelligence
Researchers have been working for many years to comprehend the relationship between brain structure, functional connectivity, and intelligence. A recent study provides the most comprehensive…
Scientists Discover How the Measles Virus Can Cause a Fatal Neurological Disorder
Measles Virus “Cooperates” With Itself To Cause Fatal Encephalitis Scientists discover a new mechanism for how the measles virus can cause a rare but fatal…
Were We Wrong About the “Love Hormone” Oxytocin?
Study finds that prairie voles without oxytocin receptors can bond with mates and young. The vital role of oxytocin—the “love hormone”—for social attachments is being…
Surprising Discovery: MIT Neuroscientists Find That Adult Brain Is Filled With Millions of “Silent Synapses”
The ability of the adult brain to form new memories and absorb new information may be explained by these immature connections. MIT neuroscientists have found…
Research Reveals That Early Retirement Can Accelerate Cognitive Decline
Early retirement can accelerate cognitive decline among the elderly, according to research conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Plamen Nikolov,…
Brain Markers of ADHD Identified in Children’s MRI Scans
Researchers analyzing the data from MRI exams on nearly 8,000 children have identified biomarkers of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a possible role for neuroimaging machine…
Neuroscientists Discover Previously Unknown Component of Brain Anatomy
From the complexity of neural networks to basic biological functions and structures, the human brain only reluctantly reveals its secrets. Advances in neuro-imaging and molecular…
Common Antidepressants Cause Emotional “Blunting” – Scientists Finally Figured Out Why
Scientists have worked out why common anti-depressants cause around half of users to feel emotionally ‘blunted’. In a study published today, they show that the…
Glial Brain Cells Help Memory Along – Previously Unknown Mechanism for Spatial Learning Discovered
Study at the University of Bonn elucidates previously unknown mechanism for spatial learning. There are two fundamentally different cell types in the brain, neurons, and…
New Research Could Link Evolution of Complex Life to Genetic “Dark Matter”
New research suggests that microRNAs play a crucial role in the advanced development of the brain, including in humans. Octopuses have fascinated scientists and the…
How Visual Food Cues Can Control Your Eating Habits Without You Even Knowing It
Osaka Metropolitan University scientists show that unconscious neural processes may play an important role in controlling eating behavior. Controlling your food intake can be even…
Research Shows Gut Bacteria Affect Brain Health – Reveals New Approach to Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Findings from research on mice suggest a new approach to treating Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. A growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens…
