Mind & Brain News
November 20, 2024
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Nov. 13, 2024 — Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals a prolonged childhood despite a small brain and an ...
Nov. 7, 2024 — It's common knowledge that our brains -- and, specifically, our brain cells -- store memories. But a team of scientists has discovered that cells from other parts of the body also perform a memory function, opening new pathways for understanding how ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — Thin, flexible device could help people with visual impairments 'feel' surroundings. Device comprises a hexagonal array of 19 actuators encapsulated in soft silicone. Device only uses energy when actuators change position, operating for longer ...
Oct. 17, 2024 — Researchers have developed a novel training protocol for brain-computer interfaces in a study with rhesus monkeys. The method enables precise control of prosthetic hands using signals from the brain alone. Researchers were able to show that the ...
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Nov. 20, 2024 — Researchers have led a clinical trial of a drug that mimics the effects of alcohol in more than 100 patients with laryngeal dystonia, a neurological ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — People around the world associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with smooth texture and a flat shape, ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — A quick finger prick and a few drops of blood on a card that can be sent in regular mail. This approach could soon make Alzheimer's testing much more accessible ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Engaging in everyday physical activity has immediate benefits for brain health. Middle-aged people who participated in everyday movement showed improvement in cognitive processing speed equivalent to ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Linguistics and computer science researchers have discovered some of the root causes of why AI large language models perform poorly in human-like ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Exercise can have benefits at the level of neurons, through chemical and mechanical effects, researchers find. The discovery could inform exercise-related therapies for repairing damaged and ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — A new model for epilepsy care provides a streamlined, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and combines modern digital tools, data sharing and peer ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — An interdisciplinary team explored possible regularities in vocal emotional expressions by comparing expressive interjections, such as 'wow,' to ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Experts have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. ...
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Nov. 19, 2024 — Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Defining cerebral palsy only as a childhood condition fails to acknowledge the many adults living with the ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — The Aztec skull whistle produces a shrill, screaming sound. A study shows that these whistles have a disturbing effect on the human brain. The Aztecs may have deliberately used this effect in ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Scientists discovered a brain circuit that allows us to regulate voluntary breathing, which connects the brain's emotional and behavioral cortical area to its automatic breathing brainstem area. ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Psychotic-like experiences, such as suspiciousness and unusual thoughts, are common among adolescents who are referred to adolescent psychiatric care. The symptoms are often associated with ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Unlike kids in the United States, hunter-gatherer children in the Congo Basin have often learned how to hunt, identify edible plants and care for babies by the tender age of six or seven. This rapid ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age are at a higher risk for developing dementia than those diagnosed later in life, according to a new study. The findings show that the increased ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Have you ever felt sluggish and out of sorts after a long-haul flight or a late-night shift? A new study has found that disruptions to our body clock, such as those experienced during jetlag, impact ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A recently published study found that a tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments for the cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Up until recently, habituation -- a simple form of learning -- was deemed the exclusive domain of complex organisms with brains and nervous systems, such as worms, insects, birds, and mammals. But a ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Cognitive neuroscientists have described a brand new approach to making habit change achievable and ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A research team found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Researchers have used AI tools to describe three sub-types of Chiari type-1, which will help guide clinicians to make the most effective treatment decisions for their patients. Chiari type-1 ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Some parents may find it challenging to help their kids manage intense emotions. One in seven think their child gets angrier than peers of the same age and four in 10 say their child has experienced ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — When pain signals are passed along the nervous system, proteins called calcium channels play a key role. Researchers have now pinpointed the exact location of a specific calcium channel fine-tuning ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — New research found confined and isolating environments changed the way people smelled and responded emotionally to certain food aromas. The team in this study compared 44 people's emotional ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. nearly doubled from 1999 to 2020. The sharpest spike occurred among 25- to 34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55 to 64 had the highest rates. ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Recent research suggests the unique stresses from farm life may be taking a toll on one of the pillars of the families that make your dinners possible: the women who keep farming families ...
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Cardiovascular Drugs May Reduce Dementia Risk
- Changing the Definition of Cerebral Palsy
- The Chilling Sound of the Aztec Death Whistle
- Neuroscientists Discover How the Brain Slows Anxious Breathing
- Psychotic-Like Experiences in Adolescents Linked to Depression and Self-Destructive Behavior
- How Children Learned for 99% of Human History
- Earlier Diabetes Diagnosis Linked to Dementia Risk
- How Jetlag Can Disrupt Our Metabolism
- Study Identifies Potential New Drug for Parkinson's-Related Cognitive Decline, Dementia
- How Cells Habituate
- Researchers Discover New Cognitive Blueprint for Making and Breaking Habits
- Creativity Camp Improves Adolescent Mental Health, Well-Being
Monday, November 18, 2024
- New Subtypes of Common Brain Disorder
- National Poll: Some Parents Need Support Managing Children's Anger
- A New Discovery About Pain Signaling May Contribute to Better Treatment of Chronic Pain
- Cocoa or Green Tea Could Protect You from the Negative Effects of Fatty Foods During Mental Stress
- Confinement May Affect How We Smell and Feel About Food
- Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Help With Poor Working Memory
- Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More Than Double from 1999 to 2020
- The Women and Stress Behind Rural Farming in America
- Neural Mechanisms of Sleep-Dependent Motor Learning Revealed in New Study on Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Gaming for the Good!
Saturday, November 16, 2024
- Climate Change and Eye Maladies
- 'Jekyll and Hyde' Leaders Do Lasting Damage, New Research Shows
- Traditional Mayan Practices Have Long Promoted Unique Levels of Family Harmony: But What Effect Is Globalization Having?
Friday, November 15, 2024
- How Optogenetics Can Put the Brakes on Epilepsy Seizures
- Children Exposed to Antiseizure Meds During Pregnancy Face Neurodevelopmental Risks, Study Finds
- Egyptians Drank Hallucinogenic Cocktails in Ancient Rituals, Study Confirms
- How Next-Day Responsibilities Influence Cannabis Use
- Stress Makes Mice's Memories Less Specific
- How Stress Is Fundamentally Changing Our Memories
- Time in Nature Benefits Children With Mental Health Difficulties
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- New Drug Targets for Alzheimer's Identified from Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Neuro-Oncology Experts Reveal How to Use AI to Improve Brain Cancer Diagnosis, Monitoring, Treatment
- Standardized Autism Screening During Pediatric Well Visits Identified More, Younger Children With High Likelihood for Autism Diagnosis
- Diabetes Medication May Be Effective in Helping People Drink Less Alcohol
- Exposure to Marijuana in the Womb May Increase Risk of Addiction to Opioids Later in Life, Study Finds
- Cash Is King: The Surprising Truth About Spending Habits in a Cashless World
- New Insights Into How We Navigate Space and Store Memories
- PTSD Patients Can Benefit Just as Much from Intensive Outpatient Programs as from Inpatient Clinics, New Study Shows
- Social Isolation, Loneliness and Frailty in Older Adults Have a Complex and Sometimes Mutually Reinforcing Relationship
- New Study Sheds Light on Language Development in Children With Hearing Loss
- It's My Brain's Fault! Why Teenagers Make Often Unwise Decisions
- Anti-Anxiety and Hallucination-Like Effects of Psychedelics Mediated by Distinct Neural Circuits
- Recycling in Middle Age May Be Critical for Brain Health
- New Study Emphasizes the Importance of Arts and Humanities in Neurology Training
- Texting Abbreviations Makes Senders Seem Insincere, Study Finds
- Scientists Discover 'entirely Unanticipated' Role of Protein Netrin1 in Spinal Cord Development
- NeuroMechFly V2: Simulating How Fruit Flies See, Smell, and Navigate
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Researchers Develop Minimally Invasive Neural Interface in Revolutionary Study
- Neuropathic Pain Drugs Found to Increase Risk of Hip Fracture in Older Adults
- Huntington's Disease Gene Also Enhances Early Brain Development and Intelligence, Study Finds
- New Model System for the Development of Potential Active Substances Used in Condensate Modifying Drugs
- Only Certain Paranormal Beliefs May Be Linked With More Stress and Distress
- Which Risk Factors Are Linked to Having a Severe Stroke?
- Depression Rates in LGBTQIA+ Students Are Three Times Higher Than Their Peers, New Research Suggests
- Metabolomic Changes Linked to Psychotic-Like Experiences and Cannabis Use in Adolescents
- New Discovery May Lead to More Effective Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease
- In 10 Seconds, an AI Model Detects Cancerous Brain Tumor Often Missed During Surgery
- How to Reduce Social Media Stress by Leaning in Instead of Logging Off
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Grabbing Pizza With Coworkers Isn't Just Fun -- It Could Boost Your Teamwork Skills
- Time Alone Heightens 'threat Alert' In Teenagers -- Even When Connecting on Social Media
- Novel Calculator Predicts Risk of Epilepsy After Rare Stroke
- Glioblastoma: New Treatment Attacks Brain Tumors from Multiple Angles
- Debunked: Children Aren't Quicker at Picking Up New Motor Skills Than Adults
- Researchers Identify a Potential Biomarker of Parkinson's Disease Progression
- Early Treatment for Nerve Tumors Prevents Serious Problems, Study Finds
- Cognitive Decline and Loneliness Linked in Older Adults Over Short Time Periods
- Researchers Suggest Stress Hormones Explain How Obesity Causes Diabetes
- Age-Related Health Decline a Predictor of Future Dementia Risk
Monday, November 11, 2024
- Bystander CPR Up to 10 Minutes After Cardiac Arrest May Protect Brain Function
- 'Sleepy Cannabis': Cannabinol Increases Sleep, Study Suggests
- Adequate Sleep Significantly Reduces the Risk of Hypertension in Adolescents
- Pandemic-Era Increase in Alcohol Use Persists, Research Shows
- While More Is Better, Even Moderate Amounts of Exercise May Reduce Risk for Common Heart Condition
- Patients May Become Unnecessarily Depressed by Common Heart Medicine
- 'Emotional Contagion' A Factor in Seniors' Mental Health
- Consistent Bedtime Linked With Better Child Emotion and Behavior Regulation
- Asthma May Place Children at Risk of Memory Difficulties
- Experiences of Discrimination Linked to Postpartum Weight Retention
Friday, November 8, 2024
- Dog-Owner Interaction Is Reflected in Heart Rate Variability
- Key Pathway Leading to Neurodegeneration in Early Stages of ALS Identified
- Current Test Accommodations for Students With Blindness Do Not Fully Address Their Needs
Thursday, November 7, 2024
- School Suspensions and Expulsions Can Lead to a Lifetime of Depression, Study Finds
- Researchers Make Glioblastoma Cells Visible to Attacking Immune Cells
- What Makes Human Culture Unique?
- Disruption of Visual Stability
- Elite Coaches See Compassion as a Path to Better Performance
- Prevalence of Unrecognized Cognitive Impairment in Socially and Economically Vulnerable Older Adults Is High
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Sleepiness During the Day May Be Tied to Pre-Dementia Syndrome
- New Study Sheds Light on the Role of Sound and Music in Gendered Toy Marketing
- Effects of Preterm Birth Extend Into Adulthood, Study Finds
- New Study Challenges Social Media's Mental Health Impact
- Mice Tails Whip Up New Insights Into Balance and Neurodegenerative Disease Research
- Newly Discovered Neurons Change Our Understanding of How the Brain Handles Hunger
- What Happens in Your Brain While You Watch a Movie
- Brain Stars Hold Our Memories
- Researchers Have Uncovered the Mechanism in the Brain That Constantly Refreshes Memory
- Brain Acts Like Music Box Playing Different Behaviors