Summary: Researchers systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed research from 1980 to 2023 to investigate the relationship between cat ownership and schizophrenia-related disorders. Out of 1915 studies initially identified, 17 were included…
Tag: neurobiology
Toddlers Who Eat Fish Have Lower Developmental Delay Risks
Summary: Introducing fish to toddlers’ diets could reduce their risk of neurodevelopmental delays. The study, involving 142 children, found that eating fish at least once a week was associated with…
Wasabi Compound Enhances Memory – Neuroscience News
Summary: A recent study investigated the impact of 6-MSITC, a compound found in wasabi, on cognitive functions in older adults. Over 12 weeks, participants took either a 6-MSITC supplement or…
AI’s Vulnerability to Misguided Human Arguments
Summary: A new study reveals a significant vulnerability in large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT: they can be easily misled by incorrect human arguments. Researchers engaged ChatGPT in debate-like scenarios,…
Maternal Inflammation Linked to Child Behavioral Dysregulation
Summary: Maternal inflammation risk factors may be associated with dysregulation in children, encompassing attention, anxiety, depression, and aggression. Researchers observed that children born to mothers with prenatal infections, or who…
Brain Stimulation Enhances Memory in Schizophrenia Patients
Summary: A new study suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve aspects of prospective memory in individuals with schizophrenia. The trial compared 50 schizophrenia patients, split between active…
Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Depression
Summary: A new study reveals a connection between negative life events (NLE) in childhood and a higher likelihood of developing depression in young adulthood. This research, involving 321 participants, showed…
Stress and Snacks: How Fatty Foods Hinder Recovery
Summary: Consuming fatty foods during stressful times can hinder the body’s recovery from stress effects. Researchers found that high-fat meals, like butter croissants, consumed before a stressful event, reduced vascular…
Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways
Summary: Researchers made a significant advance in understanding Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by pinpointing how specific brain cells contribute to different stages of the disease. Employing single nucleus RNA sequencing, they…