Stanford Medicine researchers developed an AI model that successfully identified brain scans’ sex with over 90% accuracy, providing evidence of sex differences in brain organization…
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Recent research utilizing optogenetics challenges existing views on sensory processing in the brain, showing that sensory modulation during movement is primarily influenced by inputs from…
Researchers have found a new way to boost the body’s defense against neurodegenerative diseases by preventing the degradation of Nrf2, potentially slowing the progression of…
Developing treatments for Parkinson’s disease is difficult due to its complexity, involving genetic, environmental factors, and a wide range of symptoms. A recent study proposes…
A new study reveals a key group of neurons responsible for controlling left-right movements, offering insights that could benefit Parkinson’s disease treatment. This discovery highlights…
Advancements in understanding addiction highlight its genetic and neurobiological roots. Addictive substances impact brain gene expression, but these changes are not permanent and can be…
Neurological symptoms in COVID-19 patients, such as headaches and fatigue, may not be due to direct brain infection but rather the body’s immune response to…
Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have discovered the superior colliculus, an evolutionary preserved brain area, plays a more significant role in vision than…
University of Basel researchers have discovered how the brain’s reaction to surprises evolves with age, demonstrating that experience plays a crucial role in this process.…
Death is not a single moment but a process involving a cascade of changes in brain activity, including the depletion of ATP and a surge…
Kauwe, Pareja-Navarro et al. identify a KIBRA-dependent mechanism to repair the plasticity at synapses that is dysregulated in neurons underlying the loss of memory in…
Scientists at Buck Institute found that the OXR1 gene is key to the beneficial effects of dietary restriction on brain health and lifespan. Their research…
A new study on human temperature perception demonstrated a consistent sensitivity to temperature differences among participants. This research, integral to the Grounded Cognition theory, has…
A study by the University of Exeter, involving over a thousand adults aged 40 and over, reveals that lifelong musical engagement, particularly playing instruments like…
A recent study utilized big data to enhance understanding of motor learning, revealing key insights into how age, gender, and other factors impact motor control.…
New research reveals that our brains can adjust our perception of time to align with our needs, a discovery made through studying Alston’s singing mice.…
A Stanford study on mice decision-making reveals that hunger and thirst modulate goals rather than directly influencing choices, highlighting the brain’s role in navigating conflicting…
Recent research has revealed that mice and primates, despite their differing lifespans, develop brain synapses at the same rate. This surprising discovery challenges previous assumptions…
A groundbreaking study reveals a direct pathway between the brain’s habit-forming basal ganglia and the cerebellum, involved in motor learning. This connection could reshape our…
The SynNeurGe model revolutionizes Parkinson’s disease classification by focusing on biological rather than clinical factors, promising advancements in research and personalized treatment. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Scientists…