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Low-Birth-Weight Infants Linked to Later Cognitive Decline
Summary: Giving birth to low-birth-weight infants may be associated with memory and thinking problems later in life. The research, involving 15,323 women, showed...
Boost Brain Health with tDCS: Benefits, Risks, and Technological Insights
The post "Enhancing Brain Health with Technology: Exploring the Benefits and Risks of tDCS" delves into the revolutionary use of transcranial Direct Current...
Brain Structures Near Phase Transition Across Species
Summary: New research reveals that brain structures in humans, mice, and fruit flies are near a phase transition, suggesting a universal principle. The...
Pet Ownership Boosts Men’s Empathy Towards Animals
Summary: Men who own pets exhibit higher empathy towards animals compared to farmers and non-pet owners. The study analyzed responses from 91 men,...
Artificial Lymph Node Shows Promise in Cancer Treatment
Summary: Researchers developed an artificial lymph node that can train T-cells to recognize and kill cancer cells, potentially revolutionizing cancer treatment. This new...
Wearable Scanner Maps Children’s Brain Activity
Summary: Researchers used a wearable MEG scanner to map brain activity in young children, providing new insights into brain development and conditions like...
Parenthood Shrinks Brain Volume but Boosts Engagement in Dads
Summary: Brain volume decreases in first-time fathers are linked to increased parenting involvement, and also more sleep problems, and mental health issues. This...
SSRIs Reveal New Potential Beyond Depression Treatment
Summary: A new study uncovers a key biological process targeted by SSRIs, suggesting new clinical applications. The study found that SSRIs affect membrane...
Third Thumb: Public Quickly Adapts to Controllable Extra Thumb
Summary: Researchers found that people easily learned to use a controllable, prosthetic “Third Thumb” for manipulating objects. The device, tested on a diverse...
Aging Reduces Sensitivity to Heat Pain but Not Pressure Pain
Summary: Aging reduces sensitivity and discriminative ability for heat pain, but not pressure pain. Researchers compared pain perception in young and older adults...
