SF1-producing neurons in the hypothalamus “program” the body’s endurance. By forming a neural memory of exercise, these brain cells drive physical fitness improvements and metabolic health.
Brain’s Endurance Program: Hypothalamus Remembers Exercise Read More »
How does gut bacteria affect Parkinson’s medication? COMT inhibitors trigger the growth of E. faecalis, which metabolizes levodopa before it can reach the brain.
Parkinson’s Meds Accidentally Trigger Bacteria to “Eat” Levodopa Read More »
Researchers discovered that the retina’s parallel information channels are actually integrated by electrical synapses. Led by a “commander” cell called BC6, this network helps the eye process weak visual signals in low light.
Your Eyes Are More Connected Than Textbooks Claim Read More »
The hippocampus reorganizes its activity based on expectations. The anterior region processes “what” changes (objects), while the posterior region handles “where” changes (location).
How the Brain Maps What vs. Where When Reality Shifts Read More »
Researchers discovered that Kinesin-2 motors form specialized subtypes to transport specific proteins. This precise “delivery service” is essential for maintaining neuron structure and preventing neurological disorders.
Neurons Use Custom Motor Subtypes to Organize the Brain Read More »
Researchers discovered that Kinesin-2 motors form specialized subtypes to transport specific proteins. This precise “delivery service” is essential for maintaining neuron structure and preventing neurological disorders. Read more at Cerebratech
Neurons Use Custom Motor Subtypes to Organize the Brain Read More »
A new brain-inspired AI framework mimics human development by “pruning” redundant connections as it learns. The model becomes more compact and energy-efficient while mastering increasingly complex perception and motor tasks.
The AI Brain That Gets Smarter by Shrinking Read More »
A landmark study establishes the first international consensus on mental wellbeing. Researchers identified six essential factors—including autonomy and connection—that define what it means to be truly “well.”
Experts Finally Agree on What “Wellbeing” Actually Means Read More »
Researchers used bioluminescent proteins to discover that a mother sets her baby’s biological clock in utero via glucocorticoid hormones, creating daily rhythms before birth.
Womb’s Internal Clock: How Mothers Set the Fetal “Metronome” Read More »
Researchers mapped the entire nervous system of a worm to show how it plans turns to find smells. The study reveals a 10-neuron sequence coordinated by the chemical tyramine.
Neuromodulators Organize Sequential Brain Activity Patterns Read More »
