Energy Starvation Triggers Dangerous Glutamate Surges in the Brain
Summary: The brain needs constant energy to function, especially for managing neurotransmitter activity. A new study shows that…
Eye Clues to Schizophrenia Risk Found in Retinal Thickness
Summary: The retina, as part of the central nervous system, may reflect early signs of brain disorders like…
Smart Sticker Reads Real Emotions Beneath the Surface
Summary: A new stretchable, rechargeable sticker developed by researchers can detect authentic emotional states by measuring physiological signals…
Early Alzheimer’s Clues Found in Adults as Young as 24
Summary: A new study reveals that cognitive changes tied to Alzheimer’s risk factors begin far earlier in life…
Lucid Dreaming Reveals a New Layer of Conscious Brain Activity
Summary: Lucid dreaming, where people become aware they are dreaming, has long fascinated both scientists and dreamers. A…
Tandem Repeats May Explain Autism Risk
Summary: New research has uncovered a genetic connection between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1…
How Age, Sex, and Genetics Shape Blood Biomarkers for Dementia
Summary: A new study reveals how age, sex, menopause, and genetics influence key blood biomarkers linked to dementia…
Synapses Use Multiple Learning Rules to Encode New Information
Summary: New research reveals that individual neurons follow multiple learning rules simultaneously, challenging the long-held belief that synaptic…
AI Reveals What Keeps People Committed to Exercise
Summary: A new study has used machine learning to identify the key predictors of physical activity adherence, analyzing…
Vagus Nerve Signals Link Diet to Socio-Economic Background
Summary: New research reveals that the vagus nerve, which helps regulate appetite, interacts with socio-economic status to influence…