Summary: Researchers have developed a novel algorithm that maps each person’s brain activity into a unique “neural fingerprint,” revealing stable, long-term neural traits. These fingerprints help predict whether individuals will…
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AI Reveals What Keeps People Committed to Exercise
Summary: A new study has used machine learning to identify the key predictors of physical activity adherence, analyzing data from nearly 12,000 individuals. The research found that time spent sitting,…
Disrupted Myelin Protein Implicated in Schizophrenia
Summary: A new study has identified the protein hnRNP A1 as a key player in the production and maintenance of myelin, the fatty sheath that insulates nerve fibers in the…
Potential Depression Risk Linked to Ozempic-Like Drugs
Summary: A new international study reveals a possible connection between GLP1 receptor agonists—used in drugs like Ozempic—and increased risk of depression and suicidal ideation, especially in people with low dopamine…
Negative Distractions Most Disrupt Attention and Linger in Memory
Summary: A new study reveals that upsetting distractions significantly impair our ability to sustain attention and also linger more strongly in memory. Researchers tested this by having participants perform a…
Viewpoint: Another top NIH food scientist quits, citing RFK, Jr.’s political interference and science censorship
The National Institutes of Health’s top researcher on ultra-processed foods announced Wednesday he was stepping down from the agency, accusing top aides to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.…
Natural Disaster Trauma Disrupts Brain’s Decision Circuits
Summary: Survivors of the 2018 Camp Fire in California exhibit long-term cognitive changes, particularly in decision-making. Participants directly exposed to the wildfire showed reduced ability to choose long-term rewards and…
Congratulations to Yuguo Yang, winner of the 2024 Haldane Prize! – Functional Ecologists
Functional Ecology is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2024 Haldane Prize is Yuguo Yang! The Haldane Prize is awarded annually for the best paper published in the journal…
Your spice rack faces a dramatic overhaul as RFK, Jr.’s controversial attack on safe dyes roils the food industry
United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s influence is already being felt throughout the food industry in the United States, and you may soon see…
Early Maternal Affection Shapes Key Personality Traits for Life
Summary: Affectionate mothering in early childhood may play a lasting role in shaping personality traits that influence educational, professional, and health outcomes. A study of over 2,200 identical twins found…
