A new study reveals that SF1 neurons in the hypothalamus are required for the body to gain endurance after exercise, acting as a master coordinator for muscle remodeling.
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A new study finds that the brain learns better from spaced-out, rare events than from constant repetition, challenging 100 years of Pavlovian theory.
Less Experience Leads to Faster Neural Adaptation Read More »
Researchers have developed a high-speed “neuron-on-a-plate” system that successfully mimics the complex electrical rhythms of the developing human brain.
New Human Neuron Networks Decode Developing Brain Rhythms Read More »
Hack your goosebumps. A new brain-music interface uses in-ear sensors to read your emotions and curate a playlist that guarantees peak “musical chills.”
Hacking Musical Chills: Triggering Peak Musical Pleasure Read More »
Language doesn’t limit love. New brain imaging research reveals that bilingual mothers and their children stay perfectly “in sync” even when speaking a second language.
Mother-Child Brainwave Syncing Defeats the Language Barrier Read More »
Is your weight gain pre-programmed? Scientists have discovered a developmental “fate-switch” in the brain that decides if you’ll be driven by hunger or fullness.
Brain’s Developmental Switch May Shape Lifelong Obesity Risk Read More »
A 25-minute “trip” for six months of relief? Researchers have found that the ayahuasca compound DMT provides a rapid, durable shield against depression.
Single DMT Dose Provides Lasting Relief from Depression Read More »
Think you’re too old to change? Think again. A new study proves that 80-year-olds can improve their emotional stability just as effectively as 20-year-olds.
Brain Never Outgrows the Ability to Emotionally Evolve Read More »
It’s the side effect every Alzheimer’s patient fears, but it might actually be a sign of success. New research shows brain swelling is tied to better plaque clearance.
Brain Swelling Reveals Alzheimer’s Treatment Success Read More »
Researchers find that combining music and empathetic speech makes social robots significantly more effective at bonding with humans and reducing loneliness.
Musical Robot: Combining AI Speech and Song to Combat Loneliness Read More »
