Summary: Scientists have created 3D brain organoids from human fetal tissue that self-organize, offering a new way to study brain development and diseases. These mini-brains contain various brain cell types…
Tag: neuroscience
Blood flow changes in the eyes could influence visual symptoms of migraines
Credit: Sasha Wolff/Wikipedia A recent study found changes in blood flow in the retina could explain why some migraine patients experience visual symptoms. The findings could represent a long-sought observable…
Can Cannabis Improve Exercise Experience?
Summary: A study of 42 runners reveals that using cannabis before exercise can boost mood and enjoyment. The study shows that both THC and CBD can enhance exercise experience, with…
Psychoactive Ibogaine and Magnesium Show Promise for PTSD
Summary: Ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive drug combined with magnesium, effectively reduces PTSD, anxiety, and depression in veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The study, involving 30 U.S. special forces veterans,…
Gut-Brain Link: How Vitamin B12-Producing Gut Bacteria Influence Neurotransmitters
Summary: A new study reveals a molecular link between gut bacteria producing vitamin B12 in the roundworm C. elegans and the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, crucial for memory and cognitive function. Researchers…
Early Riser? Anorexia Nervosa Linked to Morning Chronotype
Summary: Individuals with anorexia nervosa tend to be early risers, in contrast to many other mental disorders often associated with evening chronotypes. The study also finds a connection between anorexia…
Mapping the Brain Circuit Behind Panic Disorder
Summary: Researchers have identified a brain circuit that mediates panic disorder, offering a crucial insight into the condition’s origins. This circuit involves specialized neurons that use the neuropeptide PACAP to…
Lower Socio-Economic Women Underrate Their Talent
Summary: A new study reveals that women from low socio-economic backgrounds tend to perceive themselves as less talented, even when their performance matches others’. This misperception can contribute to gender…
Cognitive maps in some brain regions are compressed during goal-seeking decision-making
Task structure and performance. (A) Illustration of the four rooms environment and example reward locations under the vertical context. An example participant trajectory is shown overlaid in red. In this…
