New Genetic Link to OCD Found
Summary: In a groundbreaking study, researchers have linked rare “de novo” genetic mutations—copy number variants (CNVs)—to pediatric obsessive-compulsive…
How the Brain Actively Removes Unwanted Memories
Summary: New research reveals that people can consciously remove specific information from their memories by dampening the brain…
Different Autism Genes, Same Brain Signature
Summary: New research shows that different genetic forms of autism may produce a shared brain activity pattern, revealing…
Childhood Trauma Rewires the Brain Through Inflammation
Summary: Childhood trauma doesn’t just leave psychological scars—it biologically reshapes the brain through chronic neuroinflammation and structural changes,…
Stress Genes Guide Cell Cleanup
Summary: New research has uncovered how the body clears dying cells during times of stress, shedding light on…
Social Status and Genes Interact to Shape the Aging Brain
Summary: A global study of nearly one million individuals has identified hundreds of genetic regions linked to socioeconomic…
Genetic Sensitivity to Environment May Shape Mental Health Traits
Summary: A large international study of over 21,000 identical twins has identified genetic variants that influence how individuals…
Dopamine Neurons Map Future Rewards, Not Just Past Ones
Summary: Populations of dopamine neurons don’t simply signal reward prediction errors—they encode rich maps of possible future outcomes,…
How the Brain Tells Imagination from Reality, And When It Fails
Summary: A new study identifies the brain mechanisms that help us distinguish real experiences from imagined ones. Researchers…
Nostalgic Tunes Trigger Stronger Urge to Dance Than Familiar Hits
Summary: A new study reveals that nostalgia plays a powerful role in making us want to dance, even…