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Neuroscientist Larry Sherman says the act of practicing music can help generate neurons, strengthen the connections between brain cells called synapses, and rebuild the myelin…
Paving the Way for New PTSD Treatments – Scientists Reveal How the Brain Stores Remote Fear Memories
The image shows fear memory neurons (red) among all prefrontal cortex neurons (blue). Credit: Cho lab, UC Riverside A study conducted by UC Riverside researchers…
The hindbrain is a region of the brain that controls basic vital functions such as heart rate, respiration, and balance. The hindbrain is considered the…
New research from the University of California, San Francisco and Stanford Medicine is challenging the long-held belief that the receptor for oxytocin, known as the…
Cilia are small, hair-like structures found on the surface of cells in the body. They are known to play important roles in various bodily functions,…
A comparison of cortical thickness between the brains of obese patients to those with Alzheimer’s disease. Darker colors indicate similarities in cortical thickness between the…
A recent Cedars-Sinai study indicates that some patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia, an incurable condition causing loss of behavior control and daily living abilities,…
Intelligence is the ability to acquire, understand and apply knowledge and skills in order to adapt to new situations and solve problems. It is a…
Japanese researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the development of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a fatal neurological disorder that can occur years after a measles…
A new genetic study, published in the journal Neuron, calls into question the traditional belief that the “love hormone” oxytocin plays a crucial role in…
A recent study suggests that retirement plans may have unexpected negative consequences. The research found that access to retirement plans can greatly contribute to cognitive…
A new study in the journal Nature Aging describes a new anatomical structure in the brain called SLYM, an abbreviation of Subarachnoidal LYmphatic-like Membrane, that…
The findings lend support to the theory that microRNAs play an essential role in the evolution of intelligent life. New research suggests that microRNAs play…
The gut microbiome, which is the collection of trillions of microbes that live in our intestines, plays a key role in the health of our…
The research team found changes in the salience network in the brain of people exposed to trauma, including those with and without psychopathologies like PTSD,…
According to a new study, just six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative…
Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a complex developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It is characterized by difficulties…
Scientists recently conducted an experiment using a mouse model that is susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection. They found that the virus can infect various parts…
A team of researchers has identified the areas of the brain that enable us to solve problems without prior experience, also known as fluid intelligence.…