Autophagy Decline in Older Moms Halts Embryo Development
Summary: Researchers unmasked a hidden metabolic mechanism that explains why advanced maternal age (AMA) impairs female fertility and…
Saliva Biomarkers Detect Human Sleep Deprivation
Summary: Researchers established the first direct, non-invasive molecular tracking method to objectively measure sleep deprivation within human bodily…
Single Brain Hub Coordinates Sensory Predictions Across Changing Bodies
Summary: A new study has provided the first complete, circuit-wide map of how the brain accurately predicts and…
Researchers identify neural hub for accurate sensory predictions
In the split second after you hear a noise, your brain is already making a potentially life-or-death deduction:…
The cerebellum may help aging brains stay sharper
Long viewed mainly as a movement center, the cerebellum may play a critical role in cognitive resilience, with…
71% Explosion in Social Anxiety Disorder
Summary: Researchers exposed a dramatic, generational surge in the prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) across Canada. The…
New hybrid lens design drastically cuts 3D microscopy costs and complexity
A team led by Raju Tomer, professor of biological sciences at Columbia University, has created a new design…
Fluctuating hormones during menopause reshape brain activity patterns
Research at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont reveals how menopause, once…
New study identifies brain circuit behind TMS’s antidepressant effects
A circuit that runs from the prefrontal cortex near the front of the brain to a deeper brain…
Improved non-invasive brain stimulation targets deep-seated neurological disorders
Brain stimulation techniques can correct abnormal activity in the neural circuits involved in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease…
Fly Genetics Simplifies Mammalian Neurobiology Models
Summary: A new study established a simplified framework to analyze complex neural circuits by categorizing individual neurons into…
Link Between Gut Microbes and Sleep Apnea Discovered
Summary: A new study has identified a novel therapeutic target to prevent life-threatening heart and metabolic complications in…