How Learning Reshapes Your Brain’s Connections
Summary: New research reveals that learning doesn’t just alter brain activity — it physically rewires the connections between…
Knowing Alzheimer’s Risk Lowers Anxiety, But Motivation Fades
Summary: A new study shows that learning about amyloid beta buildup — a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease…
New Micropipette Precisely Controls Brain Ion Signals Without Disruption
Summary: Researchers have developed a micropipette capable of delivering ions directly to individual neurons without disturbing the delicate…
Sleep Apnea May Harm Brain Areas Key to Memory
Summary: A new study has linked obstructive sleep apnea to brain damage in areas critical for memory, likely…
Dopamine’s Hidden Role in Anxiety Revealed
Summary: Dopamine receptors in the ventral hippocampus play a critical role in balancing approach and avoidance behaviors, expanding…
Midlife Hearing Loss Linked to Faster Brain Aging
Summary: A Brazilian study of over 800 adults in their 50s shows that hearing loss is strongly linked…
SSRI Exposure in the Womb May Rewire Brain Circuits
Summary: New research suggests that prenatal exposure to SSRIs may alter brain development in ways that increase the…
Gut Microbiome Reveals Chronic Pain Risk, AI Study Finds
Summary: New research shows that AI can identify complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with over 90% accuracy by…
Why Noisy Rooms Are Harder for Some Brains to Handle
Summary: New research reveals that the insula, a key brain region, shows altered connectivity in people who struggle…
Can Genetics Predict Autism Intellectual Disabilities?
Summary: A new predictive model combining genetics with developmental milestones may help forecast which autistic children are at…