Summary: Researchers have discovered a new link between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Their study revealed that certain antibodies, originally aimed at fighting EBV,…
Tag: neuroscience
Researchers develop effective method to genetically modify brain organoids
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Primates are among the most intelligent creatures with distinct cognitive abilities. Their brains are relatively large in relation to their body stature and have a complex…
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…
Binge eating linked to habit circuitry in the brain
Types of eating behavior and binge eating frequency. Relationship between Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire a) Restrained (ρ=-0.11, p=0.55), b) Emotional (ρ=0.32, p=0.063), and c) Externally Driven Eating (ρ=0.44, p=0.0092) with…
Restoring control to a particular brain region may help to prevent return to use of opioids
Pyramidal neurons in the prefrontal cortex labeled with a retrograde virus tagged with mCherry. Credit: Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Jacqueline McGinty. A team of neuroscientists at the Medical…
