Reward sensitivity could be behind why binge eating can be problematic in those with Parkinson’s.… READ MORE…
LONG-LASTING BRAIN PROTEINS OFFER CLUES TO HOW MEMORIES LAST A LIFETIME
Researcher report long-lasting proteins in the brain could be a crucial part of the molecular machinery that helps govern long term memory and learning.… READ MORE…
LONG TERM CAFFEINE USE WORSENS ALZHEIMER’S SYMPTOMS
A new study reports caffeine may worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Caffeine, researchers report, exacerbates neophobia, anxiety and cognitive flexibility in mouse models of the disease. … READ MORE…
WE’LL PAY MORE FOR UNHEALTHY FOODS WE CRAVE
According to a new NYU study, people are willing to pay more money for unhealthy foods when craving them. Additionally, we are willing to pay disproportionately more for bigger portion sizes of the foods we crave.… READ MORE…
NOVEL PET IMAGING AGENT COULD HELP GUIDE THERAPY FOR BRAIN DISEASES
Researchers have developed a new imaging agent, which uses PET scans to target receptors neurons implicated in memory and learning.… READ MORE…
REORGANIZATION OF BRAIN OUTPUTS IN DEAF CATS
Researchers report within the first weeks of life, deaf cats have reduced connections between the anterior ectosylvian sulcus and the superior colliculus. However, deaf cats have increased connections from other auditory areas to the superior colliculus.… READ MORE…
BUTTERFLIES OF THE SOUL: STUDY SHEDS LIGHT ON DEVELOPMENTAL ORIGINS OF INTERNEURONS
A new study reveals how interneurons emerge and diversify in the brain.… READ MORE…
PEOPLE USE EMOTION TO PERSUADE, EVEN WHEN IT COULD BACKFIRE
Researchers reveal people tend to be more persuaded towards appeals that are infused with emotion, regardless of whether they are negative or positive. … READ MORE…
HOW TO MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION WHEN SAYING “HELLO”
A new voice manipulation algorithm allows researchers to visualize the neural codes people use to judge others by the tone of their voices.… READ MORE…
SLOW AND STEADY WAVES KEEP BRAIN HUMMING
Researchers reveal ultra slow waves of brain activity are linked directly to our state of consciousness.… READ MORE…
ADULT ONSET NEURODEGENERATION HAS ROOTS IN EARLY DEVELOPMENT
Gene expressions in the brain that occur early in development may explain why some cerebellar stem cell populations behave differently in people with SCA1, researchers report.… READ MORE…
OPIOID USE PREVALENT AMONG ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC PARTYGOERS
Researchers report 10 percent of people who have attended EDM events have misused opioids in the past 12 months. The number, researchers say, exceeds national averages. Oxycontin was reported to be the most widely misused drug within the scene.… READ MORE…
FROM LULLABIES TO LIVE CONCERTS: HOW MUSIC AND RHYTHM SHAPE OUR SOCIAL BRAINS
Researchers reveal lullabies help sooth both baby and mom simultaneously. Additionally, playing music to babies help increase their attention and positive displays of emotion to their mothers.… READ MORE…
POOR GRADES TIED TO CLASS TIMES THAT DON’T MATCH OUR BIOLOGICAL CLOCKS
A new study reveals students who have class times that are out of sync with their circadian rhythms tend to have worse grades.… READ MORE.
