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Click here to view original web page at Key Neurons for Maternal Bonding Identified Summary: A new study reveals that specific neurons in the brain’s zona incerta (ZI) are crucial for early social interactions between infants and their mothers. These neurons, which express somatostatin, help build the maternal bond and reduce stress in infants. Interestingly, … Continue reading “Key Neurons for Maternal Bonding Identified”
Click here to view original web page at Magic mushrooms temporarily ‘dissolve’ brain network responsible for sense of self This heat map of an individual’s resting brain activity is dominated by cool hues (blue and green) at baseline, but blazes yellow, orange and red once psilocybin is consumed, indicating profound changes in their normal brain … Continue reading “Magic mushrooms temporarily ‘dissolve’ brain network responsible for sense of self”
Click here to view original web page at Building an autism research registry: Q&A with Tony Charman Research ready: A new registry aims to provide scientists with a list of people with autism and rare genetic conditions who are prepared to participate in clinical trials and have already shared personal health information and whole-genome sequencing … Continue reading “Building an autism research registry: Q&A with Tony Charman”
Click here to view original web page at Schizophrenia genomics: genetic complexity and functional insights Shuyang Yao & Jens Hjerling-Leffler Nature Reviews Neuroscience (2024) Cite this article 855 Accesses 11 Altmetric Metrics Abstract Determining the causes of schizophrenia has been a notoriously intractable problem, resistant to a multitude of investigative approaches over centuries. In recent … Continue reading “Schizophrenia genomics: genetic complexity and functional insights”
Click here to view original web page at Belly Fat May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk, Neuroscientists Warn When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases, our emphasis on body mass index (BMI) and overall body weight as markers of health may be outdated. Instead, research suggests we should be focusing more on the distribution of fat and muscle … Continue reading “Belly Fat May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk, Neuroscientists Warn”
Click here to view original web page at Neural Vulnerabilities and Resilience in Alzheimer’s Explored Summary: Researchers uncover how specific brain cells and circuits become vulnerable in Alzheimer’s disease and identify factors that may promote resilience to cognitive decline. Analyzing gene expression in over 1.3 million cells across multiple brain regions, the study highlights the … Continue reading “Neural Vulnerabilities and Resilience in Alzheimer’s Explored”
Click here to view original web page at Breathing Visualization Enhances Interoception and Mental Health Summary: Visualizing breathing patterns can improve interoceptive awareness and mental well-being. Researchers used a spherical object on screens and spatial audio to mirror users’ breaths, significantly enhancing their bodily awareness and flow state. This immersive sensory experience highlights the connection … Continue reading “Breathing Visualization Enhances Interoception and Mental Health”
Click here to view original web page at Anxiety Raises Dementia Risk Summary: A new study reveals that chronic and new anxiety are linked to a higher risk of dementia, while resolved anxiety shows no such association. Following 2,132 Australian individuals for 10 years, researchers found that chronic and new anxiety increased dementia risk by … Continue reading “Anxiety Raises Dementia Risk”
Click here to view original web page at How developing neurons build ‘mini-computers’ for increased computational power by Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience – KNAW Figure dendritic domains. Credit: Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience A new mouse study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) reveals that neurons establish “mini-computers” very early in life to make the … Continue reading “How developing neurons build ‘mini-computers’ for increased computational power”
Click here to view original web page at Neuroscientists use brain activity patterns to reveal thoughts of brain-injured patients Adrian Owen (left) and Karnig Kazazian combine different neuroimaging methods to assess patients at the bedside in the first few days after their brain injury. Credit: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications The very thought of being ‘locked in’ … Continue reading “Neuroscientists use brain activity patterns to reveal thoughts of brain-injured patients”
