Summary: For over 30 years, the sense of smell has been the “black box” of neuroscience. While we have long understood the precise maps for vision, hearing, and touch, the…
Category: brain mapping
Mapping the Brain Circuit Behind Panic Disorder
Summary: Researchers have identified a brain circuit that mediates panic disorder, offering a crucial insight into the condition’s origins. This circuit involves specialized neurons that use the neuropeptide PACAP to…
Mapping Psychosis Reveals The Brain’s Epicentre of Schizophrenia
Summary: Researchers charted the brain’s response to psychosis, specifically how it spreads, revealing potential therapeutic targets. Their study, which examined 534 individuals across various stages of psychosis, identified the hippocampus…
Machine Learning Uncovers Neural Pathways of Narcissistic Traits
Summary: Researchers have utilized advanced machine learning techniques to unveil the neural structure linked to narcissism, overcoming previous study limitations. Employing Kernel Ridge Regression and Support Vector Regression, they predicted…
