neuroscience
Practice Makes Perfect: Crystallized Memory Formation Explored
Health
Summary: A new study confirms the age-old adage “practice makes perfect.” Researchers used cutting-edge technology to observe 73,000 neurons in mice as ...
Are Scents of Nature an Untapped Well-Being Boost?
Health
Summary: A new study urges researchers to explore how the smells of nature impact human health and well-being. While the visual aspects ...
Bird Brains: Jays Show Episodic-like Memory
Science
Summary: A new study finds that Eurasian jays exhibit episodic-like memory, a type of memory previously thought to be unique to humans. ...
Climate Change Threatens Brain Health
Health
Summary: Climate change poses a significant threat to individuals with brain conditions. Extreme temperatures, poor sleep due to warmer nights, and adverse ...
Gut Bacteria Influence Fairness Perception
Health
Summary: A new study finds that manipulating gut bacteria through probiotic and prebiotic supplements can increase altruistic punishment behavior in humans. Participants ...
Mitochondrial Boost Reverses Protein Clumping in Aging and Alzheimer’s
Health
Summary: A new study in worms reveals a core set of insoluble proteins linked to both aging and Alzheimer’s disease. These proteins ...
Brain Circuit for Color Perception Identified
Science
Summary: Researchers have identified the specific brain circuits in fruit flies responsible for color perception. These neurons within the optic lobe respond ...
GLP-1 and NMDA Targeted Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise
Health
Summary: Researchers have developed a novel weight-loss drug that combines GLP-1 with molecules targeting NMDA receptors in the brain. This “Trojan Horse” ...