Serotonin Neurons Challenge Old Views of Brain Function
Summary: Serotonin neurons in the brainstem are not independent, as once thought, but interact to influence decision-making. Researchers…
Creatine supplements are common for weightlifting. Could they also treat depression?
Creatine — yes, the favorite of gym rats everywhere, a supplement many of us have taken ourselves —…
Only Children Face Unique Struggles as Parental Caregivers
Summary: As single-child families rise in the U.S., more adults are navigating the intense responsibility of caregiving without…
Oxytocin Powers Altruistic Responses via Parallel Brain Circuits
Summary: A new study reveals that mice instinctively display rescue-like behaviors toward anesthetized peers, offering powerful evidence that…
Lingering Bacterial Debris May Drive Post-Treatment Lyme Symptoms
Summary: New research suggests that lingering cell wall fragments from the Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, may be…
AI Still Falls Short in Understanding Human Social Interactions
Summary: Humans significantly outperform AI models in interpreting dynamic social interactions, a skill critical for technologies like autonomous…
Why Do Our Minds Sometimes Go Blank?
Summary: Mind blanking—the experience of thinking about nothing—has often been misunderstood or lumped together with mind wandering. However,…
When the Brain Lacks Fuel, Exercise Still Protects Memory
Summary: New research shows that exercise may protect brain function even when the body can’t produce ketones, a…
Experimental Alzheimer’s Vaccine Shows Promise
Summary: Researchers have developed a tau-targeting vaccine that could help prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by generating…
People Worry More About Today’s AI Harms Than Future Catastrophes
Summary: A new study finds that people are more concerned about the immediate risks of artificial intelligence, like…