Neuroscience

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Serotonin Affects How People Learn From and React to Negativity

According to a new study in Nature Communications, increasing serotonin can alter how people learn from negative information and enhance their response to it. Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry and the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford Health Biomedical Research Center (OH BRC) discovered that increasing serotonin levels […]

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New Compound Restores Memory Function in Alzheimer’s Cases

Instead of focusing on fighting the plaques associated with Alzheimer’s, researchers decided to explore the possibility of increasing electrical oscillations in the brain. They created a molecule that successfully achieved this in mice, offering hope for a new treatment approach in humans. Rethinking the Role of Brain Plaques in Alzheimer’s Disease It’s increasingly clear that

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Research Identifies the Brain’s Source of Creativity

Have you ever experienced a sudden breakthrough on a tough problem while thinking about something entirely different? This kind of creative thought, a defining trait of humanity, often appears unexpectedly, almost paradoxically, when least sought. Unveiling the Origins of Creativity The neurological origins of creativity—how our brains generate these out-of-the-box ideas—have been equally elusive. However,

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Many of Us Are Dominantly Right-Handed but Left-Eyed. Here’s the Reason

The study explores the complex interplay of handedness and visual biases in humans, drawing parallels with similar traits observed across the animal kingdom. While handedness is well-known as a defining characteristic, the study reveals lesser-known biases that impact social dynamics and cognitive functions. Human Biases and Brain Lateralization Humans exhibit a strong tendency towards right-handedness,

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Scientists Discover Brain Vascular Changes Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease

The blood-brain barrier (BBB)—a network of blood vessels and tissues that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood—is disrupted in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic and collaborators have now identified unique molecular signatures of BBB dysfunction, potentially leading to new diagnostic and treatment methods. Discovery and Analysis of Molecular Signatures “These

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How to Improve Focus and Attention: Insights from Neurobiology

Andrew Huberman, a distinguished professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine, delves into the fascinating world of improving focus and attention. Let’s explore the key takeaways from his discussion. 1. Visual Focus and Mental Focus Huberman emphasizes a crucial principle: mental focus follows visual focus. Our ability to concentrate mentally is closely

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