In this blog post, author Miki Jahn – an Associate Lecturer in Biology and Ecology at the University of Sydney – discusses the article “Increased energetic cost of movement reduces…
Category: Life
Consistent Daily Routines Reduce Physical Pain and Depression
Summary: A study reveals that maintaining a consistent daily routine can significantly reduce physical pain and ease symptoms of depression, offering a accessible strategy for improving overall quality of life,…
‘Forever chemicals’ could be aging dolphins beyond their years
Exposure to trace metals and “forever chemicals” may be prematurely aging dolphins, raising concerns about both marine pollution and human health impacts. Metals such as zinc and copper can wind up in the…
3-Region Neural Circuit Required for Sleep Memory
Summary: A human intracranial recording study reveals that memory consolidation during sleep depends on precise, coordinated activity among three brain regions: the orbitofrontal cortex, the thalamus, and the hippocampus. The…
US Suicide Rates Undercounted Due to Overdose Misclassification
Summary: A commentary asserts that the United States is significantly undercounting suicide deaths, largely due to systemic misclassification of fatal drug overdoses as accidental or undetermined in intent. The commentary…
Seals’ amphibious hearing developed a long, long time ago
Seals, sea lions and walruses — collectively known as pinnipeds — are the only mammals with excellent hearing both above and below the water. The evolution of this unique ability…
Spines of saber-toothed cats tell a tale of the doomed species
Clues to saber-toothed cats’ demise are emerging from fossils entombed in California’s sticky La Brea Tar Pits. Fossils of the extinct predators preserved in tar reveal a diversity of spinal…
Alzheimer Genetic Risk Scores Do Not Explain SuperAging
Summary: A new study reveals that exceptional memory in older adults is not driven simply by low inherited Alzheimer’s disease risk. The multi-center study evaluated 142 SuperAgers (adults in their…
Recall-By-Genotype for Precision Psychiatry – Neuroscience News
Summary: A new study provides a practical framework for recall-by-genotype (RbG) research within large, diverse healthcare system biobanks to advance precision psychiatry. Researchers utilized Mount Sinai’s BioMe biobank to identify…
Detailed Robot Feedback Can Overload Human Learners
Summary: Researchers tracked 90 adult learners attempting to decipher Swahili object placement instructions given by a robot. The findings demonstrate a distinct temporal trade-off: highly detailed, personalized error feedback slowed…
