Neurogenesis stalls in the brains of adults with major depressive disorder, study shows
Most of our brain’s 100 billion neurons are created before we’re born, but the trickle of neurons created in the adult brain hippocampus could be
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Oxford study identifies brain mechanisms behind our sense of control
A study led by the University of Oxford has identified the brain mechanisms that help us work out whether the consequences we experience are caused
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
In Settling Fraud Case, N.Y. Medicare Advantage Insurer, CEO Will Pay Up to $100M
This is a MedPage Today story. A western New York health insurance provider for seniors and the CEO of its medical analytics arm have agreed
RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about
Aging shifts memories from vivid details to bigger picture
Research from the University of East Anglia shows how our memories change with age and why specific details associated with past events can fade over
Lancet review examines possible amyloid-beta transmission through blood transfusions
A review and opinion piece published in The Lancet and led by UCL (University College London) and UCLH researchers discusses the possibility that blood transfusions
Machine learning creates a color wheel for complex odors
If you want to describe a particular color, you could look to the Pantone color wheel to find its exact hue, saturation and brightness, and
Scientists create brain organoids with distinct cortical regional identity
The human brain is often described as one of the most complex structures in biology, and much of its power comes from how it’s organized.
Wake-activated brain circuits reveal what drives the urge to sleep
Researchers identified wake-activated neurons in the median raphe and anterior medial preoptic area that track sleep pressure and help regulate when and how deeply mice
In Benin, malnutrition and misinformed views contribute to widespread stunting in children
In Benin, stunting affects a third of children under 5 due to malnutrition, despite abundant resources
Federal and industry sponsors play complementary roles in cancer clinical trials
A comparative study of the cancer clinical trial portfolios supported by federal funding versus industry funding reveals they have distinct, interdependent roles in cancer research.
Researchers maintain brain organoids for longer than ever before
An international team of researchers has maintained brain organoids, three-dimensional models of human brain tissue, for longer than ever before.
New brain wave theory explains cognition and consciousness
A new theory, published in The Journal of Neuroscience by three scientists in The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT, offers an explanation