AI Tool Shows Exactly When Genes Turn On and Off
Summary: Researchers have developed an AI-powered tool called chronODE that models how genes turn on and off during…
Experimental Drugs Reverse Autism Symptoms
Summary: Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice.…
Eight New Genes Linked to Schizophrenia Revealed
Summary: The largest exome-sequencing study of schizophrenia to date has uncovered eight new genes tied to the disorder.…
Dopamine Imbalance in the Brain May Drive Trichotillomania
Summary: A new study using SAPAP3 knockout mice sheds light on the brain mechanisms that may drive trichotillomania,…
Caffeine in the Morning Gives the Biggest Boost to Mood
Summary: A large real-world study of 236 young adults found that caffeine significantly boosts positive emotions, particularly in…
Bipolar Mood Shifts Linked to Insulin Signaling in the Pancreas
Summary: A new study uncovers a pancreas–hippocampus feedback loop that may help explain mood swings in bipolar disorder.…
Single Gene Edit Transfers Behaviors Across Species
Summary: Scientists in Japan have used genetic engineering to make a species of fruit fly perform a courtship…
Genetic Switch May Be Key to Human Brain’s Unique Abilities
Summary: Researchers have identified a genetic region, HAR123, that may help explain what makes the human brain unique.…
Promise of Reward Changes How We Pay Attention
Summary: A new study reveals that our brains treat sensitivity and decision bias as separate processes when rewards…
Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Key Questions Answered Q: How does exercise help Parkinson’s patients at the brain level?A: Long-term cycling regimens appear…
Brain Reward Signals Blunted by Genetic Depression Risk
Key Questions Answered Q: How does genetic risk for depression affect the brain?A: Young adults with a higher…
New Drug Targets Brain Glial Cells to Reverse PTSD Symptoms
Key Questions Answered Q: Why do PTSD patients struggle to forget traumatic memories?A: The study reveals that excessive…