Why your baby’s first steps may be written in their DNA
A landmark study shows that when babies start walking isn't just developmental, it’s in their DNA. Genetic variants not only ...
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Study provides novel insights on how the brain wiring changes during learning
A landmark study published by scientists at the University of California San Diego is redefining science's understanding of the way ...
New research maps neural overlap in insomnia, depression, and anxiety
New research from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience maps the similarities and differences between the three most common brain disorders. ...
Study offers insight into how the brain handles multiple pieces of information
A new study offers insight into what is happening in our brains when our working memory must use its limited ...
The brain's visual system plays a bigger role in decision making than expected
When you see a bag of carrots at the grocery store, does your mind go to potatoes and parsnips or ...
Conversations on AFM: Exploring the nanomechanics of living cells
Sponsored Content by Bruker BioAFMReviewed by Emily MageeMar 27 2025 In this interview with News Medical Life Sciences, Prof. Dr. Kristina ...
Direct connection found between memory and sensory processing centers in brain
A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar ...
Opioid δ-receptor agonists show promise for treating IBS-like symptoms
New research suggests that δ-receptor agonists regulate intestinal motility and relieve abdominal pain in a mouse model of irritable bowel ...
High-fat diet linked to impulsive behaviors and brain changes
Research highlights effects of high-fat diets on behavior, brain plasticity, and fatty acid metabolism in rats Study: From Nutritional Patterns to ...
New insights into uncontrollable movements in Parkinson's disease patients
University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson's disease patients: ...