Neuroscience

Johns Hopkins study reveals how brain regions drive mental fatigue decisions

New neuroscientific research reveals how mental exhaustion alters human decision-making by mapping the specific brain circuits responsible for turning people away from demanding tasks.

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Metabolic syndrome study links health risk factors to accelerated brain ageing

A study of 27,375 participants reveals that metabolic syndrome markers are linked to accelerated brain ageing, with severity increasing per component.

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Autistic teens' brains show lower responsiveness to unfamiliar voices

A Stanford Medicine-led study finds that while neurotypical teens become more responsive to unfamiliar voices, adolescents with autism do not. Instead, autistic teens show an increased neurological response to their mother's voice as they mature.

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Scientists develop wearable microneedle sensor to track dopamine levels

Scientists at the Shenyang Institute of Automation have created a microneedle patch for real-time dopamine monitoring, highlighting the distinction between clinical technology and unregulated wellness products.

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Auditory cortical-striatal circuit supports sound-triggered timing-prediction

A study in PLOS Biology reveals that the auditory cortex plays a causal role in interval-based timing by communicating with the posterior striatum. This discovery shifts our understanding of how sensory input is converted into precisely timed motor actions.

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The Best Foods For Your Brain Health After Age 40

Neurological research suggests that specific anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich foods can support brain function and mitigate cognitive decline. Experts are also investigating how dopamine system damage contributes to long COVID symptoms.

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Tennis players use brain predictions to return high-speed serves

Elite tennis players overcome the limitations of human reaction time by utilizing neural predictive models to anticipate serve direction before the ball is struck.

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Bumblebees show emotion-like states through facial expressions

A study from Southern Medical University and Macquarie University suggests bumblebees display expressions of pleasure and distaste based on internal needs.

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UC Berkeley Researchers Identify Brain Circuit Controlling Sleep-Based Growth

Scientists have identified the hypothalamic sleep switch that triggers growth hormone pulses during non-REM sleep. This discovery provides insights into how sleep-driven hormonal repair affects metabolic health and neurological conditions.

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