Study finds brain stores motor memories differently based on decision uncertainty

Study finds brain stores motor memories differently based on decision uncertainty

A: Screen of the experiment, B: perturbation pattern. Credit: National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) A study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour challenges the belief that identical physical actions are governed by the same motor memory, regardless of the decision-making…

Brain Energy Boost Mechanism Discovered

Brain Energy Boost Mechanism Discovered

Summary: Researchers identified a key mechanism that detects when the brain needs an energy boost, involving astrocytes and the molecule adenosine. This discovery could lead to new therapies for maintaining brain health and longevity, particularly in combating cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. The study…

Foods Overlooked in the US May Boost Kids’ Brain Power

Foods Overlooked in the US May Boost Kids' Brain Power

A naturally-occurring nutrient found in soybeans and other legumes may support children’s cognitive abilities and attention spans, new research suggests. Read more: What Is a Health Savings Account? Soybeans are rich in a nutrient called isoflavones, which are also found in chickpeas, peanuts and…

Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory

Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory

Summary: Researchers discovered the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain plays a crucial role in regulating memory in both humans and animal models. This breakthrough offers insights into conditions associated with memory loss, such as Alzheimer’s disease, and suggests new treatment pathways. Mutations in…

Supranormal Hearing Achieved by Boosting Ear Synapses

Supranormal Hearing Achieved by Boosting Ear Synapses

Summary: Researchers have enhanced auditory processing in young mice by increasing inner ear synapses using neurotrophin-3. This study supports the hypothesis that synapse density impacts hidden hearing loss in humans. The findings could lead to new treatments for hearing disorders by preserving or regenerating…

Neuroscience Says 1 Simple Habit Will Help You Build Brainpower and Emotional Intelligence. Here’s How to Do It

Neuroscience Says 1 Simple Habit Will Help You Build Brainpower and Emotional Intelligence. Here's How to Do It

The science is clear: Writing is good for your brain. There are literally hundreds of studies that indicate the psychological benefits of writing. For example, Duke University researchers found that participants who engaged in a six-week program of expressive writing improved their resilience, symptoms…

Combining flavonoid with vitamin B6 may help preserve cognitive function

Combining flavonoid with vitamin B6 may help preserve cognitive function

Scientists are looking for ways to stop the degradation of vitamin B6, which may help improve brain health. Evgeniia Siiankovskaia/Getty Images A new study of mice shows that a naturally occurring flavonoid can slow down the degradation of vitamin B6 in the brain. A…

Ozempic Boost Fullness Pre-Meal via Hypothalamus

Ozempic Boost Fullness Pre-Meal via Hypothalamus

Summary: A new study shows GLP-1 receptor agonists increase pre-meal fullness by activating neurons in the dorsomedial hypothalamus. This mechanism helps prevent overeating, offering insights into obesity treatment. The research highlights how GLP-1 impacts food perception and hypothalamic responses to food cues, enhancing satiation…

Scientists Identify Key Pathway for Brain Health Boost via Ketogenic Diet

Scientists Identify Key Pathway for Brain Health Boost via Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet improves memory in aging mice by enhancing synapse function through a newly identified molecular signaling pathway involving ketone bodies, particularly β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB). Future research seeks to replicate these benefits without the diet by targeting specific pathways. Understanding these mechanisms offers new…

Science is just starting to understand the benefits of athletes putting their brains in ‘auto pilot’

Science is just starting to understand the benefits of athletes putting their brains in ‘auto pilot’

Brazil star Neymar dribbles a ball towards goal. Ricardo Rimoli/EPA Michael John O’Keeffe does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic…

Signaling pathway in brain helps maintain balance in microglia, prevent cognitive deficit

Signaling pathway in brain helps maintain balance in microglia, prevent cognitive deficit

A 3D rendered confocal image shows a single TGF- β1 knockout microglia being activated while it is surrounded by normal microglia that do not have the gene deletion. Credit: Agnes (Yu) Luo A new study led by University of Cincinnati researchers sheds new light…

Resiliency shaped by activity in the gut microbiome and brain

Science News from research organizations FULL STORY A new UCLA Health study has found that resilient people exhibit neural activity in the brain regions associated with improved cognition and regulating of emotions, and were more mindful and better at describing their feelings. The same…

Unlocking the entrepreneurial brain: New perspectives on cognitive flexibility

In a recent study led by the University of Liège researchers delved into the intersection of the fields of entrepreneurship and neuroscience, looking specifically at the cognitive flexibility of habitual entrepreneurs — those who repeatedly launch new businesses — compared to less experienced entrepreneurs…

EPA proposing increased use of pesticide that’s BANNED in the EU and is 10x MORE TOXIC than other pesticides

EPA proposing increased use of pesticide that’s BANNED in the EU and is 10x MORE TOXIC than other pesticides

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Sleep is essential for memory formation

Sleep is essential for memory formation

Article image Imagine you’re a student preparing for a big exam: do you pull an all-nighter or get some rest? As many students know, lack of sleep makes retaining information difficult. Two new studies led by the University of Michigan (U-M) have recently revealed…

Sound stimulation with precise timings can help understand brain wave functions

Using sound to stimulate certain brain waves has the potential to help those with dementia or cognitive decline sleep better, reveals a new study. Sleep disturbances are a common feature in dementia and may affect up to half of people living with the condition….

Human neuroscience is entering a new era — it mustn’t forget its human dimension

Human neuroscience is entering a new era — it mustn’t forget its human dimension

The field is taking a leap forward thanks to innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence. Researchers must improve consent procedures and public involvement. Facebook Email Studies involving people who are awake during brain surgery are helping to explain how the brain produces and perceives…

Thalamocortical connectivity crucial for functional brain networks, study finds

Thalamocortical connectivity crucial for functional brain networks, study finds

by Institute for Basic Science Thalamic connectopic maps (CMAP) and neocortical projection maps (NEOMAP) demonstrate the developmental changes in brain connectivity. Panel (a) shows CMAP 1 & 2 and NEOMAP 1 & 2 for infants (29–44 weeks), illustrating early differentiation of sensorimotor networks. Panel…

Scientists Reveal How Keto Diet May Boost Your Brain and Lifespan

Scientists Reveal How Keto Diet May Boost Your Brain and Lifespan

If you have ever dabbled in the world of dieting, you are likely to have stumbled across the famous ketogenic diet. But aside from melting fat and dropping pounds, this diet has been associated with improvements in brain health and longevity. Now, new research…

How Heat Affects the Brain

How Heat Affects the Brain

High temperatures can have an alarming effect on our bodies. But heat also takes a toll on our brains, impairing people’s cognition. In July 2016, a heat wave hit Boston, with daytime temperatures averaging 92 degrees for five days in a row. Some local…

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