Category: Life
Gut-Brain Link: How Vitamin B12-Producing Gut Bacteria Influence Neurotransmitters
Summary: A new study reveals a molecular link between gut bacteria producing vitamin B12 in the roundworm C. elegans and the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, crucial for memory and cognitive function. Researchers…
Early Riser? Anorexia Nervosa Linked to Morning Chronotype
Summary: Individuals with anorexia nervosa tend to be early risers, in contrast to many other mental disorders often associated with evening chronotypes. The study also finds a connection between anorexia…
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…
Lower Socio-Economic Women Underrate Their Talent
Summary: A new study reveals that women from low socio-economic backgrounds tend to perceive themselves as less talented, even when their performance matches others’. This misperception can contribute to gender…
Risk-Taking Behavior Linked to Persistence of Male Bisexuality Genes
Summary: A new study sheds light on the persistence of genes associated with male bisexuality in the human genome. The research suggests that these genes are linked to risk-taking behavior,…
Top 10 Neuroscience News Articles of 2023
Summary: The year 2023 witnessed groundbreaking discoveries in neuroscience, offering unprecedented insights into the human brain. From animal-free brain organoids to the effects of optimism on cognitive skills, these top…
Mind Over Matter: Perception of Time Influences Wound Healing
Summary: Perceived time significantly impacts the healing of physical wounds. Researchers found wounds healed faster when participants believed more time had passed, challenging conventional beliefs about psychological effects on physical…
Ant face patterns like swirls and stubble might have practical value
National Harbor, Md. — Looking at face patterns in photos of more than 11,000 kinds of ants struck entomologist Clint Penick as a fine pandemic-lockdown project for his students. From…
