University of Colorado Boulder neuroscientists found that dopamine levels in the brain vary depending on the strength of social bonds, with higher levels seen when…
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Recent research has identified distinct brain pathways for fat and sugar cravings, explaining why combinations of these can lead to overeating. This discovery sheds light…
A research team developed SynapShot, a novel technique for real-time observation of synapse formation and alterations. This breakthrough, allowing live monitoring of synaptic changes in…
Researchers have discovered a potential stroke recovery therapy that can restore brain function in mice after a stroke. This therapy, involving inhibitors of the metabotropic…
Washington State University researchers have discovered that cannabis stimulates appetite by activating specific hypothalamic cells in mice. This breakthrough, using calcium imaging technology, offers potential…
UCL researchers used generative AI to model brain functions, uncovering how memories are formed, replayed, and used for imagination. The study emphasizes the reconstructive and…
A groundbreaking study reveals that imbalances in toxic and protective RNA strands play a critical role in Alzheimer’s disease, offering new avenues for treatment focused…
A study at the Icahn School of Medicine has uncovered that asenapine, an antipsychotic medication, may work through the TAAR1 receptor, revealing crucial differences between…
New research delves into the psychology of sunk costs, showing how dopamine release in the brain reinforces our tendency to overvalue things we’ve heavily invested…
The cerebellum, indicated by pointer, is the brain within the brain or the tiny brain. It contains half of the brain’s neurons, tightly packed. New…
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for depression, likely working by increasing aperiodic activity in the brain. Recent research provides insights into its mechanism,…
Researchers have developed a revolutionary neural implant, combining the advantages of surface and deep probing technologies. This transparent, flexible implant with high-density graphene electrodes offers…
Neuroscientists at Boston University discovered that fear memories in rodents lead to different behaviors depending on the environment’s size. This study, involving optogenetic activation of…
Researchers have created a groundbreaking cellular map of a mammalian brain, detailing over 5,300 cell types in an adult mouse brain. This atlas, derived from…
Recent research uncovers how dopamine in the brain guides animals to identify and refine behaviors leading to rewards. This study, linking specific actions to dopamine…
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, involving 573 older adults, found that cocoa extract supplements improved cognition in participants with poor…
Research from Washington University shows that smoking shrinks the brain and speeds up brain aging, a process that is irreversible even after quitting. The study,…
Researchers discovered a crucial protein, TAF15, in frontotemporal dementia (FTD) cases. This finding, offering new treatment avenues, was achieved using advanced neuropathologic and molecular techniques,…
A groundbreaking study has enabled the use of ultrasound-guided microbubbles to navigate through blood vessels in the brain. This method promises a more targeted and…