Tracing the Origins of Hearing
Summary: Researchers have developed a genetic “barcoding” method to trace how stem cells in embryos become neurons and…
Umbilical Cord DNA May Predict Future Metabolic Health Risks
Summary: DNA changes in umbilical cord blood may help predict which children are at higher risk for future…
Sensory Stimulation Boosts Memory and Brain Growth in Down Syndrome
Summary: New research shows that 40Hz sensory stimulation (GENUS) improves memory, enhances brain circuit connectivity, and increases new…
Critical Hub for Logical Thinking Identified
Summary: Researchers have identified that the right frontal lobe plays a critical role in logical thinking and problem-solving.…
How Oxytocin Tames “Mean Girl” Behavior
Summary: A new study finds that in some lemur species, evolving gender equality is linked to changes in…
Brain Networks Reveal How Psychosis Symptoms Change Over Time
Summary: A new study explores how brain networks differ between patients in early and chronic stages of psychosis,…
Prenatal Stress Leaves Lasting Molecular Imprints on Babies
Summary: A new study reveals that stress during pregnancy can molecularly reprogram newborns’ stress response systems, with significant…
Flexibility Beats Instinct: How Adaptable Learning Drives Success
Summary: Humans have an exceptional ability to learn socially, but most studies have focused on overly simplified tasks.…
AI Uncovers New Cause of Alzheimer’s
Summary: Researchers have discovered that a gene previously seen as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease, PHGDH, actually plays…
Low and Moderate Exercise May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Decline
Summary: New findings from the EXERT study reveal that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise may help preserve…