Brain Size Myth Debunked With New Evolutionary Insights
Researchers have found that brain size does not increase proportionally with body size in larger animals, challenging longstanding beliefs. The study, which analyzed data from…
Researchers have found that brain size does not increase proportionally with body size in larger animals, challenging longstanding beliefs. The study, which analyzed data from…
Recent research highlights sex differences in brain pathways linked to reward behaviors, showing distinct molecular mechanisms in males and females that could influence the treatment…
New research links prenatal cannabis exposure to potential developmental and mental health issues through changes in brain structure and function, based on findings from neuroimaging…
Researchers have developed QDyeFinder, an AI pipeline that can untangle and reconstruct the dense neuronal networks of the brain. The brain is the most complex…
A new study reveals that GLP-1 receptor agonists enhance the feeling of fullness before eating by affecting neurons in the dorsomedial hypothalamus, offering insights into…
Researchers have found that animals often employ “good enough” strategies for tasks like foraging, which are less optimal but still effective, challenging traditional views of…
Research indicates that poor diets are associated with changes in brain chemistry and structure, potentially affecting mental health. Consuming a Mediterranean diet may help maintain…
A new study identified a particular protein that seems to be responsible for memory loss linked to COVID-19. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, between 10…
Researchers have discovered a new role for biogenic monoamines, such as dopamine and serotonin, in the reproductive development of planarian flatworms, suggesting these neurotransmitters also…
Johns Hopkins Medicine study finds targeting the Aplp1 and Lag3 interaction could slow the progression of Parkinson’s and potentially treat other neurodegenerative diseases. Johns Hopkins…
Pioneering study reveals a “molecular glue” critical for memory formation and stabilization. New research identifies the molecule KIBRA as a critical “glue” in stabilizing long-term…
Mayo Clinic researchers have uncovered molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer’s, offering new avenues for diagnosis and treatment based on extensive tissue analysis…
Researchers have developed a new model that assesses the risks and benefits of fish consumption, particularly during pregnancy, by considering the average mercury content in…
An unusually large brain may be the first sign of autism — and visible as early as the first trimester, according to a recent study…
MIT’s implantable ImPULS device could become an alternative to the electrodes now used to treat Parkinson’s and other diseases. MIT engineers developed a hair-thin ultrasound…
Understanding the reasons behind our procrastination can help us regain productivity. Procrastination, the intentional yet harmful delay of tasks, manifests in various forms. Sahiti Chebolu…
Researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Oxford have collaborated to uncover how our brain reacts to and recognizes music. Their study reveals that…
MIT neuroscientists have discovered that the brain uses the same cognitive representations whether navigating through space physically or mentally. This discovery highlights the role of…