Brain Coupling May Predict Psychosis

Summary: Individuals with the 22q11.2DS genetic deletion show unique patterns of brain activity and structure, which could predict their risk of psychosis. By studying brain “coupling” from childhood to adulthood,…

How Our Brain Deciphers Gaze Direction

Summary: A new study reveals the precise moment the brain detects gaze direction, enhancing our understanding of social interactions and disorders like autism and Alzheimer’s. Researchers used EEG and machine…

Drawings Shape Math Problem-Solving Skills

Summary: Researchers uncovered the connection between individuals’ drawings and their arithmetic problem-solving strategies. By analyzing the illustrations produced by both children and adults when tasked with solving simple mathematical problems,…

Eye-Tracking Unveils Autism’s Distinctive Worldview and Social Focus Shift

Summary: Researchers have discovered that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) develop distinct attentional preferences compared to typically developing children, focusing more on non-social stimuli like objects and textures. Using…

Circadian Rhythm Off Beat: Parkinson’s and Nighttime Neuron Damage

Summary: Researchers delved into the enigma of sleep disturbances and their relation to Parkinson’s disease. Utilizing fruit flies, they found that cellular stress linked to Parkinson’s was especially damaging to…