Immune Signals Shape Social Behavior and Anxiety in the Brain
Summary: New research reveals that the immune molecule IL-17 can influence behavior by acting directly on specific regions…
Mom’s Childhood Trauma May Influence Kids with ADHD and ASD
Summary: A new study finds that mothers’ adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—including abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction—may affect children…
Serotonin Signals the Brain’s Best Guess About Future Rewards
Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin neurons in the brain may play a crucial role in helping…
MicroRNAs Guide Purkinje Cell Growth, Shedding Light on Autism Links
Summary: A new study reveals that microRNAs—tiny regulators of gene expression—play a crucial role in shaping Purkinje cells,…
Heart Failure Accelerates Brain Aging
Summary: A large new study reveals that heart failure significantly accelerates cognitive decline, causing affected individuals to mentally…
Autism-Linked Gene Alters Face Perception in Dogs
Summary: A new study shows that Beagle dogs with mutations in the autism-linked Shank3 gene exhibit face processing…
Female Hormones Trigger Pain Relief via Immune Cells
Summary: Scientists have discovered that female hormones like estrogen and progesterone can trigger immune cells near the spinal…
Listening Builds Trust, But Stories Change Minds
Summary: A new study challenges the widely held belief that high-quality, nonjudgmental listening is essential for persuasion. While…
Key Brain Gateway to Conscious Perception Identified
Summary: A new study using intracranial recordings in humans reveals that the thalamus, particularly its higher-order regions, plays…
Weight Training May Slow Cognitive Decline and Protect Aging Brains
Summary: A new study shows that weight training not only boosts physical strength but also protects the brains…