Summary: While Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) share overlapping symptoms, a novel study reveals distinct biological pathways for each. The research is the first to identify a…
Tag: neurobiology
Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades
Summary: A new longitudinal study reveals that the accumulation of visceral fat, the “hidden” fat stored deep within the abdominal cavity, is a primary driver of brain atrophy and cognitive…
Primary Cilium Shapes the Developing Brain
Summary: For decades, the primary cilium was dismissed as a useless evolutionary leftover. However, a new study reveals that this microscopic, antenna-like structure is a critical architect of the brain.…
The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults are Turning to Cannabis
Summary: Cannabis use among adults over 60 is the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S., yet their motivations and decision-making processes have largely remained a mystery. A new study reveals that…
Why Regret Loses Its Sting as We Age
Summary: While regret is a universal human experience, how we process it changes significantly over time. New research reveals that older adults report fewer recent regrets than their younger counterparts.…
High Cognitive Scores Might Predict Depressive Relapse
Summary: “Brain fog”, the memory loss and lack of focus that affects up to 90% of people with major depressive disorder, has long been thought to be a warning sign…
Mapping the Brain’s Hidden Hub for Creative Thought
Summary: What makes a brain creative? For years, neuroscientists have pointed to a “dynamic cooperation” between two opposing systems: the Default Mode Network (DMN), which handles spontaneous associations, and the…
Research Finally Decodes the Brain’s Smell Map
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…
