Mind & Brain News
December 21, 2024
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Dec. 9, 2024 — The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new ...
Dec. 3, 2024 — Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and maintenance. Exactly which biological changes allowed human ancestors to meet the very high ...
Dec. 4, 2024 — Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health in the U.S. population, making generations of Americans more depressed, anxious and inattentive or hyperactive, according to researchers. They estimate ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear, according to a new study. The researchers emphasized ...
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Dec. 20, 2024 — Using an AI tool, researchers have analyzed brain images from 70-year-olds and estimated their brains' biological age. They found that factors detrimental to vascular health, such as inflammation and ...
Dec. 20, 2024 — Researchers trained a large language model to read medical charts, looking for signs that kids with ADHD received the right follow-up care when using new ...
Dec. 20, 2024 — When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study reveals brain circuits and chemical messengers that ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Mutational signatures etched into the cells' genome by an anti-cancer drug called temozolomide (TMZ) uncover an Achilles' heel for TMZ chemotherapy resistance, according to new ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — A new study reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults when compared to previous ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new research ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Impatience, studies of more than 1,200 people found, is the emotion people feel when they face a delay that seems unfair, unreasonable, or inappropriate -- like a traffic jam outside of rush hour, or ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Artificial intelligence that is as intelligent as humans may become possible thanks to psychological learning models, combined with certain types of ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Antibodies can improve the rehabilitation of people with acute spinal cord injury. Researchers have investigated this with promising results. For the ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — A study of more than 2,400 people with atrial fibrillation, who had an average age of 73, found that drinking more than five cups of caffeinated ...
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Dec. 20, 2024 — Researchers trained a large language model to read medical charts, looking for signs that kids with ADHD received the right follow-up care when using new ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Inflammation in the hippocampus -- the brain's memory center -- significantly alters motivation and behavior in mice, according to new ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Hand choice, an unconscious decision, is influenced by target-related information, but if these are non-informative, the choice will be approximately 50-50. In this equilibrium situation, non-target ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people. It is believed most ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — The best way to deal with narcissistic people in your personal life may be the hardest advice to take, according to an expert who has studied narcissism for more than 20 years. The best course of ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — New discoveries about the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome could open the door to better treatments for the devastating, life-shortening ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — New research has identified previously unknown genetic links to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing new insights into the genetic underpinnings of the ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Phase I clinical trial of a drug was successfully completed, with promise to treat Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The compound, named VU319, is the first end-to-end drug ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have combined two sequencing technologies in single cells to find new differences in mRNAs resulting from Alzheimer's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have uncovered important insights that could improve how mental health conditions are treated with brain stimulation therapy -- a treatment where electrical signals are used to stimulate ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — A new study has demonstrated for the first time how and why music can reduce distress and agitation for people with advanced dementia. The study involved interviews with staff and music therapists on ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — A team of researchers shows how proteins called 'chaperones' are vital in ensuring that neurons can transmit signals to one another. When this neurotransmission breaks down, devastating ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — In a new study, participants tended to assign greater blame to artificial intelligences (AIs) involved in real-world moral transgressions when they perceived the AIs as having more human-like ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Researchers are closer to understanding what drives the autoimmune disorder Sj gren's disease, thanks to new discoveries about the role of calcium signaling, regulatory T cells, and interferon. ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the general population? In a large-scale study, a team of ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a new study. The study, which included mostly Latino ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — A research team developed a system that automatically recommends the optimal rehabilitation program based on a simple test to check the severity of motor paralysis after a ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study. The study is based on the analysis of a biomarker of wine ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Language and social cognition are fundamental to human communication. But how do these capacities interact? In a review paper, researchers show how language and social cognition are integrated in ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Artificial intelligence (AI) systems tend to take on human biases and amplify them, causing people who use that AI to become more biased themselves, a new study ...
Friday, December 20, 2024
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Brain Inflammation Alters Behavior According to Sex, Mouse Study Finds
- Effect of Somatosensory Electrical Stimulation on Hand Choice
- The Surprising Role of Gut Infection in Alzheimer's Disease
- How to Deal With Narcissists at Home and at Work
- Developmental Disorder Discovery Could Lead to Better Treatments for Rett Syndrome
- Genetic Discovery Links New Gene to Autism Spectrum Disorder
- First Successful Clinical Trial of VU319 Brings Alzheimer's Treatment One Step Closer
- Combining Long And Short-Read Sequencing in Single Cells Reveals New mRNAs in Neurodegenerative Diseases
- New Study Reveals How Brain Stimulation Improves Cognition, Decision-Making in Mental Health Disorders
- Research Shows How Music Can Reduce Distress
- Role 'workhorse Protein' Plays in Keeping the Nervous System Running Smoothly
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Human-Like Artificial Intelligence May Face Greater Blame for Moral Violations
- Researchers Reveal Mechanisms Underlying Sjögren's Disease
- Dyslexia Genetics Linked to Brain Structure
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Changes in the Brain
- Robot Rehabilitation Can Offer Optimal Post-Stroke Treatment
- New Evidence on the Relationship Between Moderate Wine Consumption and Cardiovascular Health
- Tracking Other People's Minds in Communication
- Bias in AI Amplifies Our Own Biases, Researchers Show
- Genetic Testing Changes Course of Care in Children With Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- Study Supports New Blood-Based Biomarker to Detect Early Brain Changes Leading to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
- App Helps Alleviate Mental Health Symptoms in Bereaved Parents
- Researcher Defines 'kindness' In Healthcare
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Paranoia May Be, in Part, a Visual Problem
- New Virtual Reality-Tested System Shows Promise in Aiding Navigation of People With Blindness or Low Vision
- Research Shows Solitude Is Better for Your Health When It's Not Too Intense
- Brain Cells Remain Healthy After a Month on the International Space Station, but Mature Faster Than Brain Cells on Earth
- More Calories -- More Consumption: Individuals With and Without Obesity Both Prefer High-Calories Food, Study Finds
- Heart Rate Activity Influences When Infants Speak
- Study Sheds Light on What Causes Long-Term Disability After a Stroke and Offers New Path Toward Possible Treatment
- How the Body Clock Regulates Inflammation
- Is Fake Meat Good to Eat? Processed Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Linked to Depression Risk in Vegetarians
- Salmon Genes Unlock Secrets of Puberty and Evolution
- Almost Three Quarters of Adolescents Experience Depression or Anxiety
- Travelers Weigh in on Weight-Based Airfares for Eco-Friendly Skies
- Neural Stem Cell Transplantation Shows Promise for Treating Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
- Being Digitally Hyperconnected Causes 'techno-Strain' For Employees
- Teens With a Reduced Response to Rewards Are More Susceptible to Depression
- Biased Language in Clinical Handoffs May Negatively Impact Patient Care
- Peptide-Guided Nanoparticles Deliver mRNA to Neurons
- Discouraged Zebrafish Help Reveal How Ketamine Works in the Brain
Monday, December 16, 2024
- The Psychological Implications of Big Brother's Gaze
- Study Finds Lower Rates of Death from Alzheimer's Disease Among Taxi and Ambulance Drivers
- Long COVID's Effects on Employment: Financial Distress, Fear of Judgment
- Study Explores Whether CBD Can Reduce Scan-Related Anxiety in Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer
- Breakthrough in Treatment Approach Showing Promise in the Fight Against Glioblastoma
- Staying Sharp: Study Explores How Brain Changes May Affect Financial Skills
- Breathing Coordinates Brain Rhythms for Memory Consolidation During Sleep
- Naughty or Nice? Many Parents Rely on Threats to Manage Misbehavior -- From No Dessert to No Santa
- Can Lab-Grown Neurons Exhibit Plasticity?
- Problems Developed Faster Among Gamers Who Started Early
- Targeting a Brain Enzyme to Curb Obesity
- Every Cell Has a Story: Tumor and Immune Cell Interactions Within Craniopharyngiomas
- Breaking Barriers: Study Uses AI to Interpret American Sign Language in Real-Time
- Elucidating the Neural Mechanisms of Stress-Induced Cardiovascular Responses
- Atrial Fibrillation: A Review
- Molecular Events Leading to Rett Syndrome
- Researchers Discover New Neurons That Suppress Food Intake
- Ditch TV and Read a Book: Research Delivers Best Moves to Reduce Dementia Risk
Friday, December 13, 2024
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Mothers Bear the Brunt of the 'mental Load,' Managing 7 in 10 Household Tasks
- Common Brain Network Links Brain Atrophy Patterns Seen in Schizophrenia
- Why Deep Sleep Is Helpful for Memory
- Education Scholar Calls for Ecological Shift to 'school Within a School' To Give Students Autonomy Needed for Success
- Brain Tumors Hijack Circadian Clock to Grow
- Study Likely to Change Standard of Care for Deadly Strokes
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Fluctuating Blood Pressure Tied to Problems With Thinking Skills
- Antidepressants May Act in Gut to Reduce Depression and Anxiety
- Adoption of AI Calls for New Kind of Communication Competence from Sales Managers
- Intelligence Requires the Whole Brain
- The Distinct Nerve Wiring of Human Memory
- Breakthrough in Drug-Free Pain Relief: Solvent-Mediated Analgesia for Safer, Non-Addictive Pain Management
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Enabling AI to Explain Its Predictions in Plain Language
- Mothers' Language Choices Have Double the Impact in Bilingual Families
- Resolving Ambiguity: How the Brain Uses Context in Decision-Making and Learning
- Work Satisfaction, Pay Are Worse for Those Who Stutter, Study Finds
- When Does Waiting Stop Being Worth It?
- Young Children Less Likely Than Adults to See Discrimination as Harmful, Researchers Find
- Empowering Older Adults With Home-Care Robots
- Sculpting the Brain (Without Chisel or Scalpel)
- Rethinking the Brain Pacemaker: How Better Materials Can Improve Signals
Monday, December 9, 2024
- Researchers 'see' Vulnerability to Gaming Addiction in the Adolescent Brain
- 'Missing Link' Between Brain and Body Inflammatory Signals Identified in the Skull
- Online Training Could Help Older Adults Communicate in Noisy Environments
- Scientists Create AI That 'watches' Videos by Mimicking the Brain
- Study Breaks the Silence on How Fish and Lizards Regenerate Hearing
- Giving a Gift? Better Late Than Never, Study Finds
- Study Helps Solve Mystery Between Repeated Head Impacts in Sports and Location of Brain Degeneration in CTE
- Loneliness and Isolation: Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, but Still High, for Older Adults
- Readers Trust News Less When AI Is Involved, Even When They Don't Understand to What Extent
- Fetal Defense: Study Reveals Early Immune Protection in the Womb
Sunday, December 8, 2024
- A Healthy Diet Helps the Weighty Battle With Chronic Pain
- Could Online Technology Be a Clue as to Why Boys in Norway Are Outperforming Girls in Learning English as a Second Language?
Friday, December 6, 2024
- Why People Remember Certain Things and Not Others
- Network-Based Analyses Uncover How Neuroinflammation-Causing Microglia in Alzheimer's Disease Form
- Early Detection of High-Altitude Hypoxic Brain Injury
- New Brain Mapping Technique Reveals Insights Into the Brain's Higher Functions
- New Insights Into NPC: A Form of Childhood Dementia
- How Neighborhood Enhances Cooperation