Summary: Researchers conducted a pioneering pilot study, utilizing an AI voice-based virtual coach, Lumen, for behavioral therapy. The study showed promising results, with improved depression and anxiety symptoms in patients…
Tag: brain research
Unique Microglia Subset Crucial for Cognitive Functioning
Summary: A new study discovered not all microglia are the same, challenging existing beliefs. A unique subset of these cells, the ARG1+microglia, important for proper cognitive functions, were identified in…
AI in Tetris Game Alters Player Perception and Performance
Summary: In a new study, players of a modified two-person Tetris game perceived their partners as less likable when they had fewer turns, irrespective of whether a human or algorithm…
Schizophrenia Risk Genes: Placenta’s Role May Outweigh Brain’s
Summary: In a paradigm shift, researchers found over 100 genes associated with schizophrenia risk operate primarily through their role in the placenta, rather than the developing brain. The research emphasizes…
Beyond Addiction: Study Targets Rising Cocaine Use Disorder
Summary: Cocaine use and related fatalities are on the rise in the U.S. Researchers are aiming to understand and combat this trend through a study centered on the theory of…
Symphony of Synapses: The Brain’s Intricate Dance with Music
Summary: Music engages a multitude of brain areas, showcasing a complex interplay between auditory processing, emotion, and memory centers. It elicits emotions through the release of dopamine, our brain’s pleasure…
Shared Interests, Shared Essence: Unraveling the Psychology of Instant Connections
Summary: New research sheds light on the similarity-attraction effect, a psychological principle that governs how we form relationships based on shared interests. The study highlight the critical role of ‘self-essentialist…
Glutamate Imbalance Impairs Hippocampus, Leading to Psychosis
Summary: A new study has found that people with a genetic risk for psychosis have an imbalance of glutamate and GABA neurotransmitters in their brains, specifically in the hippocampus. This…
