Inflammation Tied to Motivation Loss in Schizophrenia
Summary: A new study has uncovered a biological link between inflammation and motivational deficits in people with schizophrenia,…
AI Chatbots Mirror a Human Brain Disorder
Summary: Researchers have found a surprising similarity between the way large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT process information…
Midlife Cortisol Levels Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: A new study finds that elevated cortisol levels in midlife are linked to increased brain amyloid deposition—a…
Personality Could Help Predict Bipolar Disorder
Summary: New research suggests that personality testing could help tailor treatment for people with bipolar disorder by predicting…
Alzheimer’s Disrupts the Whole Body, Not Just the Brain
Summary: Alzheimer’s disease is traditionally seen as a brain disorder, but new research using fruit flies reveals that…
Psychedelics May Shift Brain Power to the Right Hemisphere
Summary: A new theory suggests that psychedelics promote empathy, insight, and psychological flexibility by making the brain’s right…
Clues in Spinal Fluid Could Unlock Early FTD Diagnosis
Summary: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a common form of early-onset dementia, is often misdiagnosed due to its overlapping symptoms…
Silent Switches in DNA Gave Rise to Human Intelligence
Summary: Despite sharing over 98% of our DNA with chimpanzees, humans possess strikingly advanced cognitive and emotional abilities.…
Surprising Diabetes Fix Found in the Brain
Summary: New research reveals that hyperactivity in a specific set of brain cells, AgRP neurons in the hypothalamus,…
Two Learning Systems in the Brain Reveal How Habits Are Formed
Summary: The brain uses two separate dopamine-based learning systems: one for evaluating outcomes and another for reinforcing repeated…