Summary: A new study identifies beta frequency neural activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as crucial for recognizing rewards and shaping behavior. This neural signature is altered in patients…
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Adolescent Boys Show Aggression When Masculinity is Threatened
Summary: A new study reveals that adolescent boys respond aggressively to perceived threats to their masculinity, particularly in environments with rigid gender norms. Researchers found that boys whose motivation to…
Neural Biomarker for OCD Identified
Summary: Researchers discovered a neural activity pattern that can accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The study highlights how this biomarker…
Study Reveals Structure of Alzheimer’s Molecules in Human Brain
Summary: In a groundbreaking study, scientists have determined the structure of molecules within a human brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Using cryo-electron tomography and fluorescence microscopy, researchers created 3D maps…
Taylor Swift’s Positive Impact on Fans’ Body Image and Eating Disorders
Summary: A new study finds that Taylor Swift’s openness about her struggles with body image and eating disorders positively influences her fans’ attitudes. Researchers analyzed thousands of online comments, revealing…
Coordinated activity of mossy cells contributes to encoding of spatial and contextual memories, study finds
Credit: Cell Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114386 The hippocampus is a crucial region in the brain of mammals, which has been predominantly linked to the formation of memories. The retrieval of…
Run screaming or slow retreat? New study sheds light on brain responses to emotionally-charged scenes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The ability to recognize and respond to emotionally-charged situations is essential to a species’ evolutionary success. A new study published in Nature Communications advances our understanding…
Pathway for Migraine with Aura Discovered
Summary: Researchers have discovered why migraines are often one-sided, revealing that proteins released during aura are carried to pain-signaling nerves via cerebrospinal fluid. This study highlights a novel communication channel…
