Group songwriting helps individuals with psychosis retrain their brain’s “prediction” systems, leading to reduced paranoia and improved social connection.
Music Corrects the Brain’s “Glitched” Predictions Read More »
Women using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss face higher levels of stigma than those using diet and exercise, with many critics viewing the medication as a “shortcut.”
Decoding the Shame Associated with Ozempic Weight Loss Read More »
Researchers have discovered that the “cell death” protein MLKL actually causes blood stem cells to age by damaging their mitochondria. Deactivating this pathway could lead to new therapies to keep our immune systems young.
Cell Death Protein Silently Ages Your Blood Read More »
Can brain implants restore sight? Researchers have mapped how the brain reacts to neural probes, finding that flexible polyimide is the key to long-term biocompatibility.
Designing Implants that Don’t Scar the Brain Read More »
Women on antiseizure medication can reduce their child’s risk of birth defects by 45%, but only if they start high-dose folic acid before getting pregnant.
High-Dose Folic Acid Slashes Birth Defect Risks Read More »
High gut microbial diversity is associated with stronger, more flexible stress responses in humans, highlighting the role of bacterial metabolites like butyrate and propionate.
Stressed Out? Diverse Gut Bacteria Might Be to Blame Read More »
A high-resolution study of 30 adult brains reveals over 3,000 genes with sex-biased expression. These findings link molecular sex differences to the prevalence of disorders like ADHD and Alzheimer’s.
Why Men and Women Process Mental Risk Differently Read More »
What is the Shallow Brain Hypothesis? A new study shows how subcortical pathways can make AI models more flexible and biologically accurate.
Shallow Brain Hypothesis: Subcortical Shortcuts Could Revolutionize AI Read More »
Researchers have created a 15-minute blood test using europium nanoparticles and a smartphone to track melatonin levels, helping astronauts and shift workers manage their biological clocks.
Astronaut Clock: Blood Test Tracks Biological Rhythms in Minutes Read More »
Following a $6M lawsuit against Meta and Google, researchers argue that while social media impacts brain rewards, it lacks the formal APA criteria to be classified as a clinical addiction.
Is Social Media Addiction a Clinical Reality? Read More »
