Fruit flies reveal neural circuits for sensing pleasant and unpleasant odors
Researchers have discovered that in the brain of the fruit fly, the sensations of pleasant and unpleasant smells are not…
Category: Neuroscience
Cerebellum receptor offers new insights into the molecular cause of ataxia
Researchers in Germany have identified a specific receptor in the cerebellum that plays a crucial role in the stress-induced motor…
Unusual brain cell plays a critical role in progressive MS
Researchers have identified a distinct and unusual type of brain cell that appears to be a key driver of the…
Fruit fly study reveals neural circuits for evaluating odors
Researchers have uncovered the intricate neural wiring that allows animals to distinguish between pleasant and unpleasant smells, challenging long-held assumptions…
High-fat low-carb diet boosts brain health study suggests
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may protect the brain against cognitive decline, particularly in individuals genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease, according…
Surgical system identifies brain tumor gene mutations in 25 minutes
Researchers in Japan have developed a rapid, in-operating-room genetic sequencing system that can identify key gene mutations in brain tumors…
Mother’s Voice Recordings Boost Language Brain Development in Premature Babies
A recent study has found that premature babies who are exposed to recordings of their mother’s voice show more advanced…
Excessive daytime sleepiness predicts postoperative cognitive issues
Excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with a moderate-to-high risk of obstructive sleep apnea is a significant predictor of cognitive problems…
Sound shapes brain rhythm while touch does not
Auditory rhythms yield slow predictive neural waves and steady tapping, while touch lacks this entrainment, highlighting hearing’s role in syncing movement
Interneuron subgroups regulate learning and fear responses
Scientists have discovered that distinct subgroups of neurons within the brain’s fear-processing center play different, opposing roles in learning. The…