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How do ion channels preserve lifelong memories?

Scientists discovered a mechanism for how the ion channel can ‘remember’.

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How do we learn something new? Study reveals how our brain learns

Scientists reveal how the brain learns and adapts.

The models were trained on a dataset of synthetic images like the ones pictured, with objects such as tea kettles or calculators superimposed on different backgrounds. Researchers trained the model to identify one or more spatial features of an object, including rotation, location, and distance

Brain’s “ventral stream” might be more versatile than previously thought

A visual pathway in the brain may do more than recognize objects.

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An experimental drug shows promise in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s dementia

Clinical trial of people destined to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease shows eliminating amyloid from brain.

Increasing the power of the brain’s gamma rhythms could help fight Alzheimer’s

Evidence that 40Hz gamma stimulation promotes brain health is expanding.

High Temperatures Could Affect Brain Function in Preadolescents

Extreme heat may disrupt brain connectivity in children, study finds

A study determined the short-term effects of ambient temperature on key brain networks.

Caption:Observations of the small protrusions that line the dendrites of neurons, called spines, provided a critical readout of the function of the cells' NMDA receptors in the new study, as well as in a precursor to the research back in 2020. This is a two-photon microscope image, which is approaching the limits of optical imaging (hence its blurriness). Credits:Image: Stepanie Barnes/MIT Bear Lab

Treating fragile X syndrome with a new molecular strategy

Fragile X syndrome is the most common genetically-caused autism spectrum disorder. It causes a range of developmental issues, including intellectual disabilities and behavioral challenges. Based...

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Scientists identified blood molecules that impact early childhood development

Metabolites play important roles in human health especially at early stages of life.

Researchers discover 16 new Alzheimer’s disease susceptibility genes

16 susceptibility genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease found

Unveiling the genetic mysteries of Alzheimer's.

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Stress could affect the development of the fetal brain

Disruptions in brain development are linked to higher risks of brain and mental illnesses. While genetics are known to play a role, environmental factors...

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Dream recall: What makes us remember our dreams?

A new study sheds light on the various factors that influence dream recall.

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A brain circuit for creativity identified

Injury and neurological disease have the potential to unleash creativity.

This newly discovered brain cell helps you remember objects

Discovery of these cells reshapes our understanding of how memory work.

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Scientists discovered how our eyes correct visual distortions

ISTA scientists uncover how the brain unblurs vision during movement.

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Our brain contains alarmingly high levels of microplastics

The plastic accumulation appears to be growing over time.

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New ‘periodic table’ could unlock new insights into psychiatric disorders

The pace of developing treatments for psychiatric disorders has been slow.

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Antibiotics and vaccines may reduce dementia risk

We urgently need new treatments to slow the progress of dementia, if not to prevent it.

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Researchers mapped individual brain dynamics

Method to create precision brain models with applications to personalized medicine.

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Blood vessel dysfunction in temporal lobes linked to mild cognitive impairment

Researchers suggest adding blood vessel health to dementia diagnostics.

An artistic representation of a human brain floating above a vast, imaginary landscape that includes elements of urban environments, nature, and water bodies, with vivid lines representing cognitive pathways linking them together.

How does the brain form cohesive cognitive maps of whole spaces?

It requires a broader ensemble of cells, aided by sleep, over several days.

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The cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages

Improvements extend to non-autistic children in multilingual households.

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A configuration of electrical synapses that filter sensory information

How electrical synapses fine-tune sensory information for better decisions?

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A new ‘molecular lantern’ detects brain metastasis in mice

The tool provides information on the chemical composition of brain tissue when illuminated.

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New insights into neuron function with dual-signal measurement

Insights into neuron function by simultaneously measuring two key signals in living animals.

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The impact of coffee and tea on head and neck cancer prevention

Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the seventh most common cancer worldwide, and its rates are on the rise, especially in low- and middle-income...

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