Summary: Data from a single EEG electrode might predict cognitive decline, including dementia, in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers discovered that reduced strength of specific low-frequency brain waves, known as…
Tag: neurobiology
This Week in Neuroscience News: Top 5 Articles of the Week – June 11, 2023
Summary: This week’s top five neuroscience breakthroughs bring to light fascinating insights into human cognition, emotion, and physical attributes. From a potential cure for baldness to new insight into how…
Mapping Emotion Recognition in Children
Summary: Researchers discovered children’s ability to process emotional cues is largely established by the time they start school. Analyzing brain scans from children aged five to 15, the study revealed…
Daring Differently: Gender Differences in Risk-Taking Behavior
Summary: A new study sheds light on gender differences in risk-taking behavior. The research reveals women are more averse to risk than men due to heightened sensitivity to potential losses.…
Unmasking Anosognosia: Revealing Hidden Brain Networks in Unawareness
Summary: Researchers identified specific brain network connections associated with anosognosia, a condition where patients are unaware of their neurological or psychiatric deficits. Using a technique called lesion network mapping, they…
Jiving into Joy: Dance Sessions Elevate Health and Well-being in 85+ Age Group
Summary: Regular dance sessions can significantly benefit individuals over 85 years old, enhancing their physical activity, social interactions, and personal sense of youth. The “Dance On” project engaged 685 participants…
Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood
Summary: Cognitive ability in childhood correlates differently with various aspects of financial wellbeing in adulthood. Researchers analyzed data from 5,858 individuals, considering their cognitive skills at age 10 and their…
Unveiling the Complexity of Musical Taste: Subgenres and Preferences Explored
Summary: Researchers report personal musical preferences aren’t just about genre, but also about sub-genres within those categories. Surveying over 2,000 individuals, they discovered that fans within the same genre can…
Alexithymia & Childhood Trauma: Unraveling The Mysterious Connection
Summary: Researchers reveal an alarming correlation between alexithymia (difficulty in identifying and describing emotions) and various forms of child maltreatment. Analyzing a staggering 78 sources involving 36,141 participants, the research…
Dopamine Plays Double Duty in Learning and Motivation
Summary: A novel study suggests that dopamine, a neurotransmitter, plays dual roles in learning and motivation. In the study, male rats underwent Pavlovian or operant conditioning while their dopamine release…
