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#exercise

When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow

Exercise significantly benefits nerve growth through both biochemical signals called myokines and physical impacts on neurons.

When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow

Exercise not only strengthens muscles but also significantly enhances nerve growth through biochemical and physical signals.

When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow

Exercise significantly benefits nerve growth through both biochemical signals called myokines and physical impacts on neurons.

When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow

Exercise not only strengthens muscles but also significantly enhances nerve growth through biochemical and physical signals.
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#artificial-intelligence

After a Decade, Scientists Unveil Fly Brain in Stunning Detail

The mapping of the fruit fly brain provides groundbreaking insights into neural complexity, with potential implications for understanding other species' brains, including humans.

Tiny brain, big deal: fruit fly diagram could transform neuroscience

A complete wiring diagram of the fruit fly brain reveals insights into neural structures and behaviors, impacting broader neuroscience research.

Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals Fruit Fly's Neurons in Exquisite Detail

The connectome of a fruit fly brain reveals detailed neural connections, advancing our understanding of neurobiology and its potential applications.

How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?

AI tools are evolving to detect fake news by integrating insights from behavioral and neuroscience.

Kempner AI cluster named one of world's fastest 'green' supercomputers - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's Kempner AI cluster is one of the fastest and greenest supercomputers globally, advancing AI and neuroscience research.

Daily briefing: The "badass" worm behind 4 Nobel Prize wins

Carina Heller's self-experimentation reveals menstrual cycle influences brain dynamics, advancing women's health research.
Transplanting oyamel fir trees may be essential for conserving monarch butterflies against climate impacts.
AI developed by Google DeepMind shows promise in mediating discussions by highlighting agreement among differing views.

After a Decade, Scientists Unveil Fly Brain in Stunning Detail

The mapping of the fruit fly brain provides groundbreaking insights into neural complexity, with potential implications for understanding other species' brains, including humans.

Tiny brain, big deal: fruit fly diagram could transform neuroscience

A complete wiring diagram of the fruit fly brain reveals insights into neural structures and behaviors, impacting broader neuroscience research.

Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals Fruit Fly's Neurons in Exquisite Detail

The connectome of a fruit fly brain reveals detailed neural connections, advancing our understanding of neurobiology and its potential applications.

How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?

AI tools are evolving to detect fake news by integrating insights from behavioral and neuroscience.

Kempner AI cluster named one of world's fastest 'green' supercomputers - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's Kempner AI cluster is one of the fastest and greenest supercomputers globally, advancing AI and neuroscience research.

Daily briefing: The "badass" worm behind 4 Nobel Prize wins

Carina Heller's self-experimentation reveals menstrual cycle influences brain dynamics, advancing women's health research.
Transplanting oyamel fir trees may be essential for conserving monarch butterflies against climate impacts.
AI developed by Google DeepMind shows promise in mediating discussions by highlighting agreement among differing views.
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#psychology

Scientists discover why 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is so captivating

The painting 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' creates a 'sustained attentional loop' that captivates viewers and engages their consciousness.
Neuroscientists highlight the painting's unique psychological effects that explain its enduring popularity.

What Harry Styles Fans Taught Me About Happiness

The quest for profound happiness is essential yet challenging for adults, as we often miss carefree, significant moments.

Can Puzzles and Games Prevent Dementia?

Cognitive training can improve specific skills but its overall benefits are complex and varied, depending on exercise types and targeted outcomes.

Improve Your Relationships by Thinking Like an Extraterrestrial

Understanding varying perspectives can resolve conflicts in relationships.
Utilizing personality traits can help in anticipating conflicts and improving understanding.

Here are science-backed tips on how to navigate holiday arguments

People increasingly see opposing political parties as dishonest and immoral.
Effective communication strategies can help bridge political divides during discussions.
Empathy and intellectual humility are key to understanding differing viewpoints.

Scientists discover why 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is so captivating

The painting 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' creates a 'sustained attentional loop' that captivates viewers and engages their consciousness.
Neuroscientists highlight the painting's unique psychological effects that explain its enduring popularity.

What Harry Styles Fans Taught Me About Happiness

The quest for profound happiness is essential yet challenging for adults, as we often miss carefree, significant moments.

Can Puzzles and Games Prevent Dementia?

Cognitive training can improve specific skills but its overall benefits are complex and varied, depending on exercise types and targeted outcomes.

Improve Your Relationships by Thinking Like an Extraterrestrial

Understanding varying perspectives can resolve conflicts in relationships.
Utilizing personality traits can help in anticipating conflicts and improving understanding.

Here are science-backed tips on how to navigate holiday arguments

People increasingly see opposing political parties as dishonest and immoral.
Effective communication strategies can help bridge political divides during discussions.
Empathy and intellectual humility are key to understanding differing viewpoints.
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#cognitive-decline

A Novel Discovery Hints At Why We Stop Producing New Brain Cells - And What We Can Do About It

Neural stem cells' decline with age can be linked to glucose levels, highlighting a potential pathway for combating cognitive decline.

Do Brain-Training Games Actually Work? It's Complicated

Adopting healthy lifestyle changes can mitigate cognitive decline in older adults.

A Novel Discovery Hints At Why We Stop Producing New Brain Cells - And What We Can Do About It

Neural stem cells' decline with age can be linked to glucose levels, highlighting a potential pathway for combating cognitive decline.

Do Brain-Training Games Actually Work? It's Complicated

Adopting healthy lifestyle changes can mitigate cognitive decline in older adults.
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#research

When Does the Human Brain Peak? Here's What Scientists Actually Know About Cognitive Decline

Cognitive decline is complex and varies widely between individuals, making discussion around age and cognitive ability difficult.
Research on cognitive aging is evolving, highlighting the necessity to understand the different patterns of mental decline.

It's like collective daydreaming': the giant study showing how dancing affects our brains

The Neurolive project merges dance and neuroscience, enabling real-time measurement of brain activity during live performances.

Keynote Address and Closing: NIMH 75th Anniversary Event 3

Dr. Kafui Dzirasa aims to uncover brain activity patterns to improve treatments for mental health conditions and support diverse communities.

Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests

Human olfactory sensitivity is much greater than previously thought, with a fast response to changes in odor.
Recent research has developed new methods to probe our sense of smell more accurately.

How a silly science prize changed my career

Eleanor Maguire initially declined the Ig Nobel Prize but later embraced it, enhancing her visibility and sparking public interest in her research.

When Does the Human Brain Peak? Here's What Scientists Actually Know About Cognitive Decline

Cognitive decline is complex and varies widely between individuals, making discussion around age and cognitive ability difficult.
Research on cognitive aging is evolving, highlighting the necessity to understand the different patterns of mental decline.

It's like collective daydreaming': the giant study showing how dancing affects our brains

The Neurolive project merges dance and neuroscience, enabling real-time measurement of brain activity during live performances.

Keynote Address and Closing: NIMH 75th Anniversary Event 3

Dr. Kafui Dzirasa aims to uncover brain activity patterns to improve treatments for mental health conditions and support diverse communities.

Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests

Human olfactory sensitivity is much greater than previously thought, with a fast response to changes in odor.
Recent research has developed new methods to probe our sense of smell more accurately.

How a silly science prize changed my career

Eleanor Maguire initially declined the Ig Nobel Prize but later embraced it, enhancing her visibility and sparking public interest in her research.
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#mental-health

Public Health and Psychiatry: Two Ways to Treat Mental Illness

Advances in neuroscience and genetics lead to new treatments for psychiatric disorders, but barriers hinder access to care.
Public mental health strategies address social risk factors influencing psychiatric illness.

Session 2: NIMH 75th Anniversary Event 3

The panel gathers experts in neuroscience and psychology to discuss the interplay of mental health, decision making, and social experiences among adolescents.

A neuroscientist's guide to building a more positive reality

Identities are shaped by formative experiences and can be redefined through positive self-talk and recognition of small achievements.

Depression remaps people's 'attention brain networks' DW 10/17/2024

Depression alters brain network communications, affecting motivation and attention, even before symptoms appear.

Daily briefing: NIH braces for reform as Trump administration closes in

Stressed mice exhibit altered memory formation, reacting fearfully to neutral stimuli, which may explain anxiety responses in humans.
NIH faces potential reforms under the incoming administration, with proposals aiming to halve its structure and staff.

Public Health and Psychiatry: Two Ways to Treat Mental Illness

Advances in neuroscience and genetics lead to new treatments for psychiatric disorders, but barriers hinder access to care.
Public mental health strategies address social risk factors influencing psychiatric illness.

Session 2: NIMH 75th Anniversary Event 3

The panel gathers experts in neuroscience and psychology to discuss the interplay of mental health, decision making, and social experiences among adolescents.

A neuroscientist's guide to building a more positive reality

Identities are shaped by formative experiences and can be redefined through positive self-talk and recognition of small achievements.

Depression remaps people's 'attention brain networks' DW 10/17/2024

Depression alters brain network communications, affecting motivation and attention, even before symptoms appear.

Daily briefing: NIH braces for reform as Trump administration closes in

Stressed mice exhibit altered memory formation, reacting fearfully to neutral stimuli, which may explain anxiety responses in humans.
NIH faces potential reforms under the incoming administration, with proposals aiming to halve its structure and staff.
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#genetics

The most detailed brain map ever

Fruit flies' brain mapping offers significant insights into neural networks, with broad implications for understanding human brain function.

Is it really a sin if it's hardwired in? The neurological basis for 'bad' behaviour

Human behaviors often labeled as 'sins' may stem from genetic and neurological factors rather than moral choices.

Francisco Lopera obituary: neurologist who traced genetic origin of early-onset Alzheimer's

Francisco Lopera's family-centered approach transformed Alzheimer's research, enhancing understanding of the disease's genetics and fostering trust in clinical settings.

Session 1: NIMH 75th Anniversary Event 3

This conference showcases diverse research on brain development and dynamics through expert presentations from various universities.

The most detailed brain map ever

Fruit flies' brain mapping offers significant insights into neural networks, with broad implications for understanding human brain function.

Is it really a sin if it's hardwired in? The neurological basis for 'bad' behaviour

Human behaviors often labeled as 'sins' may stem from genetic and neurological factors rather than moral choices.

Francisco Lopera obituary: neurologist who traced genetic origin of early-onset Alzheimer's

Francisco Lopera's family-centered approach transformed Alzheimer's research, enhancing understanding of the disease's genetics and fostering trust in clinical settings.

Session 1: NIMH 75th Anniversary Event 3

This conference showcases diverse research on brain development and dynamics through expert presentations from various universities.
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#covid-19

Severe Covid infections can inflame brain's control centre', research says

Severe Covid infections can cause brainstem inflammation, leading to long-term symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and anxiety in some patients.

Scientists Teach Rats to Drive Tiny Cars, Discover That They Love Revving the Engine

Rats demonstrate emotional awareness and anticipation through driving experiments, revealing insights into animal cognition and emotional responses.

Severe Covid infections can inflame brain's control centre', research says

Severe Covid infections can cause brainstem inflammation, leading to long-term symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and anxiety in some patients.

Scientists Teach Rats to Drive Tiny Cars, Discover That They Love Revving the Engine

Rats demonstrate emotional awareness and anticipation through driving experiments, revealing insights into animal cognition and emotional responses.
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Personalized AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning

Personalized AI has immense potential to transform teaching and learning through tailored experiences and deeper understanding of the brain.
#neurological-disorders

How human brains got so big: our cells learned to handle the stress that comes with size

Understanding human neurons' energy demands may pave the way for treatments of neurological disorders.

Author Correction: Dynamic behaviour restructuring mediates dopamine-dependent credit assignment - Nature

Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for advancing research in neuroscience and understanding neurological disorders.

How human brains got so big: our cells learned to handle the stress that comes with size

Understanding human neurons' energy demands may pave the way for treatments of neurological disorders.

Author Correction: Dynamic behaviour restructuring mediates dopamine-dependent credit assignment - Nature

Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for advancing research in neuroscience and understanding neurological disorders.
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Ultimate guide to getting more sleep

Sleep is crucial for health, accounting for 32 years in a 90-year life, yet often overlooked.
#anxiety

Chronic Pain Can Be Predicted Within Three Days of an Injury - News Center

Increased communication between brain regions and initial anxiety levels can predict chronic pain development post-injury.

How stress can disrupt memory and lead to anxiety

Stress alters how memories are formed in the brain, leading to inappropriate fear responses in mice.

Chronic Pain Can Be Predicted Within Three Days of an Injury - News Center

Increased communication between brain regions and initial anxiety levels can predict chronic pain development post-injury.

How stress can disrupt memory and lead to anxiety

Stress alters how memories are formed in the brain, leading to inappropriate fear responses in mice.
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#cannabis

How does cannabis get users high? Science explains.

THC mimics natural cannabinoids, altering brain functions related to pleasure, memory, and attention, resulting in the high experienced by users.

A Correct Perspective on Our Brain's "Endocannabinoid" System

The endocannabinoid system's true function is regulation of neurotransmitter systems, not primarily cannabis interaction.
Misperceptions about the endocannabinoid system could hinder understanding of synaptic transmission.

How does cannabis get users high? Science explains.

THC mimics natural cannabinoids, altering brain functions related to pleasure, memory, and attention, resulting in the high experienced by users.

A Correct Perspective on Our Brain's "Endocannabinoid" System

The endocannabinoid system's true function is regulation of neurotransmitter systems, not primarily cannabis interaction.
Misperceptions about the endocannabinoid system could hinder understanding of synaptic transmission.
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Why Do People Cry? Here's What We Know.

Crying uniquely signifies emotional expression in humans, transcending mere physiological functions of tears.
#attention

The 'pearly triangle': neurological investigation reveals secret of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring

Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring captivates viewers through a visual attention loop, enhanced by the experience of viewing genuine artwork compared to reproductions.

The evolutionary benefits of being forgetful

Forgetting helps prioritize important information, enabling better memory retention.

The 'pearly triangle': neurological investigation reveals secret of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring

Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring captivates viewers through a visual attention loop, enhanced by the experience of viewing genuine artwork compared to reproductions.

The evolutionary benefits of being forgetful

Forgetting helps prioritize important information, enabling better memory retention.
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Prefrontal transthalamic uncertainty processing drives flexible switching - Nature

The mediodorsal thalamus is vital for adaptive decision-making in complex environments.
#cognition

Consciousness Might Hide in Our Brain's Electric Fields

Neuroscientists are still trying to fully understand the neural code that connects neuron spikes to consciousness and cognition.

AI, Human Language, and US Presidential Elections

The integration of AI in language research raises questions about its biological relevance and understanding of human cognition.

You Don't Need Words to Think

The relationship between language and thought is complex, with some cognitive processes occurring independently of language.

The Mathematical Mind Offers Neuroscientists a Master Class in Concentration

Expert mathematicians enter a unique deep concentration state when solving complex math problems, revealing insights into how the brain engages with challenging tasks.

Consciousness Might Hide in Our Brain's Electric Fields

Neuroscientists are still trying to fully understand the neural code that connects neuron spikes to consciousness and cognition.

AI, Human Language, and US Presidential Elections

The integration of AI in language research raises questions about its biological relevance and understanding of human cognition.

You Don't Need Words to Think

The relationship between language and thought is complex, with some cognitive processes occurring independently of language.

The Mathematical Mind Offers Neuroscientists a Master Class in Concentration

Expert mathematicians enter a unique deep concentration state when solving complex math problems, revealing insights into how the brain engages with challenging tasks.
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#alzheimers-disease

Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent

Alzheimer's disease has two distinct phases, indicating a slow onset followed by rapid deterioration, with vulnerable neurons identified for potential early treatment.

Should Alzheimer's be diagnosed without symptoms? Proposal to rely on blood tests roils scientists

The adoption of biomarker tests for Alzheimer's diagnosis is controversial, due to risks of misdiagnosing asymptomatic individuals.

Neurotechnology race ramps up, but fundamental questions remain

Neuroscience is advancing rapidly, yet fundamental questions about brain functions and treatment options for disorders remain largely unresolved.

Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent

Alzheimer's disease has two phases, with somatostatin neurons being particularly vulnerable in the early phase.

Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent

Alzheimer's disease has two distinct phases, indicating a slow onset followed by rapid deterioration, with vulnerable neurons identified for potential early treatment.

Should Alzheimer's be diagnosed without symptoms? Proposal to rely on blood tests roils scientists

The adoption of biomarker tests for Alzheimer's diagnosis is controversial, due to risks of misdiagnosing asymptomatic individuals.

Neurotechnology race ramps up, but fundamental questions remain

Neuroscience is advancing rapidly, yet fundamental questions about brain functions and treatment options for disorders remain largely unresolved.

Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent

Alzheimer's disease has two phases, with somatostatin neurons being particularly vulnerable in the early phase.
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#animal-research

Cat brains age like ours - and could help scientists to understand cognitive decline

Research on aging should consider diverse animal models like cats rather than relying solely on laboratory mice for insights into human cognitive decline.

Guest column | I taught rats to drive, but they taught me to enjoy the ride

Rats can learn complex driving skills through operant conditioning, revealing insights into animal behavior and skill acquisition.

Cat brains age like ours - and could help scientists to understand cognitive decline

Research on aging should consider diverse animal models like cats rather than relying solely on laboratory mice for insights into human cognitive decline.

Guest column | I taught rats to drive, but they taught me to enjoy the ride

Rats can learn complex driving skills through operant conditioning, revealing insights into animal behavior and skill acquisition.
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New Huntington's Treatment Prevents Protein Aggregation in Mice - News Center

Researchers have developed a polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington's disease that disrupts harmful protein interactions, showing promise in mouse studies.

A cellular basis for mapping behavioural structure

Neuroscience reveals how the brain encodes behavior structures to adapt flexibly in unfamiliar situations.
#philosophy

The Philosophy and Neurochemistry of Hierarchical Power: A Transdisciplinary Analysis

Power can be both constructive and corruptive; its impact depends on how individuals wield it within societal structures.

Your Brain on Zero

The concept of zero poses significant challenges both intellectually and developmentally, revealing deep-seated fears and cognitive complexities.

Notes for a phenomenology of heartbreak

Heartbreak reveals deeper existential truths about human experience, resisting purely scientific explanations and inviting philosophical reflection.

What Is It Like to Be Conscious?

Consciousness is primarily a first-person perspective and remains a deeply subjective experience.
There is a need to explore consciousness that values both subjective and objective perspectives.

The Philosophy and Neurochemistry of Hierarchical Power: A Transdisciplinary Analysis

Power can be both constructive and corruptive; its impact depends on how individuals wield it within societal structures.

Your Brain on Zero

The concept of zero poses significant challenges both intellectually and developmentally, revealing deep-seated fears and cognitive complexities.

Notes for a phenomenology of heartbreak

Heartbreak reveals deeper existential truths about human experience, resisting purely scientific explanations and inviting philosophical reflection.

What Is It Like to Be Conscious?

Consciousness is primarily a first-person perspective and remains a deeply subjective experience.
There is a need to explore consciousness that values both subjective and objective perspectives.
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#cognitive-science

Fly brain breakthrough 'huge leap' to unlock human mind

The mapping of a fruit fly's brain uncovers the connections and cells shaping intricate cognitive processing, crucial for understanding human brain function.

Stunning images reveal the most detailed map of the brain EVER seen

A comprehensive map of the fruit fly brain aids in unraveling brain complexity and understanding cognitive processes in both flies and humans.

DMN, the neural network at the center of human creativity: Without it, we wouldn't have any ideas'

The default mode network plays a critical role in human creativity, with inhibition leading to reduced originality.

How Your Brain Processes Zero (It's Not Exactly Nothing')

Zero is a foundational yet complex concept in mathematics, requiring advanced abstract thinking for understanding.

How the brain learns: Science-based tips for exam revision DW 11/04/2024

Effective revision is more about understanding individual learning styles rather than merely increasing study hours.

Fly brain breakthrough 'huge leap' to unlock human mind

The mapping of a fruit fly's brain uncovers the connections and cells shaping intricate cognitive processing, crucial for understanding human brain function.

Stunning images reveal the most detailed map of the brain EVER seen

A comprehensive map of the fruit fly brain aids in unraveling brain complexity and understanding cognitive processes in both flies and humans.

DMN, the neural network at the center of human creativity: Without it, we wouldn't have any ideas'

The default mode network plays a critical role in human creativity, with inhibition leading to reduced originality.

How Your Brain Processes Zero (It's Not Exactly Nothing')

Zero is a foundational yet complex concept in mathematics, requiring advanced abstract thinking for understanding.

How the brain learns: Science-based tips for exam revision DW 11/04/2024

Effective revision is more about understanding individual learning styles rather than merely increasing study hours.
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#motivation

Pursuing Goals: How Far Would You Walk for a Croissant?

Proper calibration of goals is essential for attainment.
The brain's neurotransmitters influence effort intensity in goal pursuit.
Extreme goal focus may lead to burnout rather than success.

The Misleading Myth of Motivation

Motivation is largely heritable and influenced by environmental factors; brain's reward system can help modify negative behaviors.

Pursuing Goals: How Far Would You Walk for a Croissant?

Proper calibration of goals is essential for attainment.
The brain's neurotransmitters influence effort intensity in goal pursuit.
Extreme goal focus may lead to burnout rather than success.

The Misleading Myth of Motivation

Motivation is largely heritable and influenced by environmental factors; brain's reward system can help modify negative behaviors.
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Do We Speak the Truth When We're Drunk?

Alcohol impairs judgment and can reveal true beliefs by erasing social filters.
Intoxication raises questions about authenticity in people's words and actions.
#leadership

Assertive Empathy: The Key to Transformative Leadership

Combining assertiveness and empathy enhances decision-making and team dynamics, rooted in neuroscience.

Upgrade Your Mental Operating System

Embracing Stage 5 thinking fosters better decision-making and promotes fulfillment by enabling individuals to break free from habitual thought patterns.

Assertive Empathy: The Key to Transformative Leadership

Combining assertiveness and empathy enhances decision-making and team dynamics, rooted in neuroscience.

Upgrade Your Mental Operating System

Embracing Stage 5 thinking fosters better decision-making and promotes fulfillment by enabling individuals to break free from habitual thought patterns.
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Lab-grown human brain tissue directs butterfly simulation

Researchers have created a 3D simulation of a butterfly controlled by human brain cells, blending neuroscience and technology.

The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter

Mortician turned palaeontologist Alexandra Morton-Hayward researches ancient brain preservation, potentially advancing our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and ageing processes.
#parenting

The Psychology of Fathering

Fatherhood provides significant psychological and emotional benefits to men, enhancing their empathy and fulfillment through active engagement with their children.

'Mom reflexes are real!' Watch the viral video of mom catching her toddler just in time

The 'mom reflex' is a powerful, instinctual response that helps mothers protect their children in critical moments.

The Psychology of Fathering

Fatherhood provides significant psychological and emotional benefits to men, enhancing their empathy and fulfillment through active engagement with their children.

'Mom reflexes are real!' Watch the viral video of mom catching her toddler just in time

The 'mom reflex' is a powerful, instinctual response that helps mothers protect their children in critical moments.
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#behavioral-science

Neuronal wiring diagram of an adult brain - Nature

Wiring diagrams reconstructing neuronal connections in D. melanogaster enhance understanding of brain function and sophisticated behaviors.

Pavlov saw it first: How emotions hijack our behavior

Conditioned reflexes reveal how emotions can unconsciously influence human behavior, similar to Pavlov's experiments with dogs.

Neuronal wiring diagram of an adult brain - Nature

Wiring diagrams reconstructing neuronal connections in D. melanogaster enhance understanding of brain function and sophisticated behaviors.

Pavlov saw it first: How emotions hijack our behavior

Conditioned reflexes reveal how emotions can unconsciously influence human behavior, similar to Pavlov's experiments with dogs.
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How does the brain react to birth control? A researcher scanned herself 75 times to find out

Heller's research reveals that brain changes occur throughout the menstrual cycle and are influenced by contraceptive use, highlighting the need for more data.
#neurodegenerative-diseases

This intricate map of a fruit fly brain could signal a revolution in neuroscience | Aeon Videos

The FlyWire project has mapped the adult fruit fly brain, a significant advancement in neuroscience research.

Crab eyes, truffle spores, pollen - micro science wonders in photos

The Nikon Small World contest showcases the beauty and significance of microscopic photography, highlighting its potential impact on understanding diseases.

This intricate map of a fruit fly brain could signal a revolution in neuroscience | Aeon Videos

The FlyWire project has mapped the adult fruit fly brain, a significant advancement in neuroscience research.

Crab eyes, truffle spores, pollen - micro science wonders in photos

The Nikon Small World contest showcases the beauty and significance of microscopic photography, highlighting its potential impact on understanding diseases.
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Birds Practice Singing in Their Sleep

Birds, like dogs, may dream, with species differences influencing song learning and rehearsal during sleep.
#cognitive-load

The surprising daily activity that's making you 'tired all the time'

Decision fatigue results from the overload of daily choices, leading to mental exhaustion and impaired decision-making abilities.
Accumulation of the brain chemical glutamate from continuous decision-making may cause cognitive fatigue.

Brain-Friendly Training: Boost Employee Development And Reduce Cognitive Load

Brain-friendly training enhances learning by respecting cognitive processes and preventing information overload.

The surprising daily activity that's making you 'tired all the time'

Decision fatigue results from the overload of daily choices, leading to mental exhaustion and impaired decision-making abilities.
Accumulation of the brain chemical glutamate from continuous decision-making may cause cognitive fatigue.

Brain-Friendly Training: Boost Employee Development And Reduce Cognitive Load

Brain-friendly training enhances learning by respecting cognitive processes and preventing information overload.
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Beyond Zoom: How Meeting in Person Creates Connection

In-person communication fosters greater neural engagement and social interaction compared to virtual platforms.

4 Reasons Why You Wake Up Feeling Tired

Good sleep is influenced by biological and environmental factors.
Adenosine buildup during REM sleep causes morning drowsiness.
Sexual activity before sleep can benefit women's subjective sleep quality.

Single-neuron representations of odours in the human brain - Nature

Olfactory processing is complex and critical to understanding human health and disease.

The Effects of Pulsed Microwaves And Extra Low Frequency Electromagnetic Waves on Human Brains?

Allan Frey's research in the 1960s revealed how pulsed microwaves could manipulate the human nervous system, highlighting significant government interest and military funding.

Apes love being tickled, rats giggle: Hannah Fry on the science of laughter

Humour is cultural and varies by society, while laughter is universal, serving as a social communication tool beyond mere amusement.

A Single Bout of Intense Exercise Might Exert Positive Effects for Two Weeks

A new study reveals that brain activity changes continuously and is influenced by factors like sleep and exercise over time.

This scientist studied her own brain to explain why the benefits of a good night's sleep can be felt 15 days later

Ana Triana Hoyos' research links brain activity with external factors, indicating that influences like mood and stress persist for about 15 days.

From Awkward to Awesome

Emotional responses in social settings greatly affect our overall well-being and resilience.
#fruit-fly

From fruit fly to this guy: a map of one tiny brain may show how larger ones work

The fruit fly's connectome offers crucial insights into brain function and intelligence comparison across species.

Researchers Fully Map Neural Connections of the Fruit Fly Brain

The complete map of the fruit fly brain offers vital insights into neural organization, connectedness, and the fundamental underpinnings of behavior.

Fruit flies are hard to swat. Mapping their brain might tell us why

The fruit fly connectome reveals complex neural networks and interactions, illustrating the intricacies of even the smallest brains.
This advancement in mapping connects to broader efforts in neuroscience, including future work on mapping the mouse brain.

From fruit fly to this guy: a map of one tiny brain may show how larger ones work

The fruit fly's connectome offers crucial insights into brain function and intelligence comparison across species.

Researchers Fully Map Neural Connections of the Fruit Fly Brain

The complete map of the fruit fly brain offers vital insights into neural organization, connectedness, and the fundamental underpinnings of behavior.

Fruit flies are hard to swat. Mapping their brain might tell us why

The fruit fly connectome reveals complex neural networks and interactions, illustrating the intricacies of even the smallest brains.
This advancement in mapping connects to broader efforts in neuroscience, including future work on mapping the mouse brain.
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#gene-editing

CRISPR helps brain stem cells regain youth in mice

Disabling a specific metabolism-related gene can rejuvenate neural stem cells, enhancing their ability to produce new neurons as organisms age.

Daily briefing: How to win a Nobel prize: what past winners can tell you about your chances

New Îł-ray radiation linked to thunderstorms may explain lightning initiation.
Gene editing rejuvenates brain stem cells in ageing mice, hinting at potential therapies.
White noise boosts growth in fungal microbes, altering their genetic expression.

CRISPR helps brain stem cells regain youth in mice

Disabling a specific metabolism-related gene can rejuvenate neural stem cells, enhancing their ability to produce new neurons as organisms age.

Daily briefing: How to win a Nobel prize: what past winners can tell you about your chances

New Îł-ray radiation linked to thunderstorms may explain lightning initiation.
Gene editing rejuvenates brain stem cells in ageing mice, hinting at potential therapies.
White noise boosts growth in fungal microbes, altering their genetic expression.
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Iain McGilchrist's Naturalized Metaphysics

McGilchrist's naturalized metaphysics innovatively integrates empirical research with philosophical inquiry, moving beyond traditional metaphysics.

Managing the Mind

The conscious mind is heavily influenced by unconscious processes, complicating the idea of free will.

This Complete Map of An Adult Fruit Fly May Finally Reveal Unsolved Mysteries About the Brain

The adult fruit fly brain connectome maps 139,255 neurons and enables predictive simulations of synaptic connections.

Network statistics of the whole-brain connectome of Drosophila - Nature

Network theory elucidates brain organization through the analysis of connectomes across different scales and species.

A Drosophila computational brain model reveals sensorimotor processing - Nature

The Drosophila central brain connectome enables detailed modeling of neural circuits and their role in behavior.

United States sets the pace for implantable brain-computer interfaces

The U.S. is a leader in implantable brain-computer interface research due to regulatory clarity and investment, yet concerns over global equity remain.

Ones to watch: young neuroscientists on the rise

Early intervention in youth can significantly impact long-term psychiatric health, especially in severe disorders like schizophrenia.
A multiscale modeling approach in neuroscience can predict and simulate brain development and its relation to psychiatric conditions.
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