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1 in 5 Americans Fear Getting Monkeypox, but Many Know Little About It

19% of Americans say they are worried about contracting Monkeypox over the next three months. Most people remain uncertain about how Monkeypox is transmitted, or whether a vaccine is available. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/vpc2smn

One in Five Adults Don’t Want Children, and They’re Deciding Early in Life

Researchers say over 20% of adults do not want children and intend to remain child-free. Most adults say they decided in their teens or early twenties to remain childless. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/sZyEk7U

How a Neurotransmitter May Be the Key in Controlling Alzheimer’s Toxicity​

Study reveals how somatostatin and copper affect amyloid beta in Alzheimer’s disease pathology. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/dymYjZS

Children Who Lack Sleep May Experience Detrimental Impact on Brain and Cognitive Development That Persists Over Time

Children who sleep less than 9 hours per night have significant differences in brain regions associated with memory, intelligence, and well-being compared to their peers who sleep 9 or more hours per night. Less sleep in children was also associated with increased risks of depression, anxiety, and impulsive behaviors. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/hRZA9cQ

One in Five Adults Don’t Want Children, and They’re Deciding Early in Life

Researchers say over 20% of adults do not want children and intend to remain child-free. Most adults say they decided in their teens or early twenties to remain childless. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/jBHpioD

How a Neurotransmitter May Be the Key in Controlling Alzheimer’s Toxicity​

Study reveals how somatostatin and copper affect amyloid beta in Alzheimer's disease pathology. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/QBx49X7

A Stable Gut Helps Elite Athletes Perform Better

Short-term high-protein diets were associated with gut microbial instability that appears to hinder elite athletes' performances. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/muEWgfT

Prenatal Opioid Exposure May Trigger Neurological and Behavioral Changes Later in Life

Opioids impact the gut microbiome of developing fetuses, altering metabolic pathways and increasing the risks of both neurological and behavioral differences later in life. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Do0h4W7

Pinpointing Consciousness in Animal Brain Using Mouse ‘Brain Map’

Brain mapping study identifies important neural networks and their connections that appear to enhance the conscious experience. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/41uJS9E

Chickenpox Virus May Trigger the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

Varicella zoster virus (VZV), the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles, may activate the herpes simplex virus and trigger the onset of Alzheimer's disease, a new mouse study found. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/TlCNjUo

Study Provides Better Insight Into the Vagus Nerve’s Link to the Brain

Using stimulation, researchers found a direct connection between the vagus nerve and learning centers of the brain. Vagus nerve stimulation, they discovered, increases learning in a healthy nervous system. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/GLoVYpA

New “Origins of Life” Chemical Reactions Discovered

Researchers discovered a new set of chemical reactions that use cyanide, ammonia, and carbon dioxide generates amino acids and nucleic acids, the building blocks of proteins and DNA. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/FWkMqaL

Put Down Devices, Let Your Mind Wander

Rather than spending your free time browsing through social media or staring at your cell phone, researchers suggest taking a moment to just sit and think. Spending time alone with your thoughts can help problem-solving, enhance creativity, and improve overall well-being. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/T2UqG3i

Sprint Then Stop? Brain Is Wired for the Math to Make It Happen

The brain naturally implements principles of calculus and integrated learned rules of life with sensory information to guide motor plans and actions. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/9cpHndg

Some Types of Stress Could Be Good for Brain Functioning

Low to moderate stress can help build resilience and may reduce the risk of developing more serious mental health disorders including depression and anti-social behavior, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/lYUhxIP

Rapid Loss of Smell Predicts Dementia and Smaller Brain Areas Linked to Alzheimer’s

Smell loss in older individuals not only can predict cognitive decline, but it can also foretell structural changes in brain structures linked to Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/4qTmjaC

A Methodological Leap in the Exploration of Memory

Researchers have developed a comprehensive "toolbox" to establish that the mobility of receptors exists in intact brain tissue, and this mobility is critical for certain types of memory. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/5rixRXu

The Role of Genetic Variants on Psychedelics’ Therapeutic Effects

Genetic variants of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor may explain why some respond to psychedelic therapies for the treatment of mental health disorders while others don't. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/nWVJI0z

Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia

Consuming a diet rich in ultra-processed foods like chips, cookies, deep-fried foods, and salty snacks were associated with a higher risk of developing dementia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/YDieSEc

Chores, Exercise, and Social Visits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia

The study reveals that performing household chores, exercising, and social interactions significantly reduce the risk of dementia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/hSi2vK8

Gaelic Ultrasound Videos Shed New Light on Mechanics of Tongue Movements During Speech

Ultrasound recordings of Gaelic speakers shed light on how speakers move their tongues backward and forwards in order to produce specific sounds. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/xAlvXVZ

Feeling Addicted to Food? Your Parents’ Drinking Habits May Impact Your Risk

Having a parent who experiences alcohol addiction increases the risk a person will become addicted to highly processed foods, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/0JHKb4h

Green Tea Extract Promotes Gut Health and Lowers Blood Sugar

For those with heart disease risk factors, daily consumption of green tea extract can reduce blood sugar levels and improve gut health by lowering inflammation and decreasing "leaky gut". Green tea extract may prove to be effective at relieving some risks of metabolic syndrome. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/MdODgft

Changes in the Retina Can Be Linked to Parts of the Brain of Healthy Subjects at Risk of Alzheimer’s

In cognitively healthy people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's, retinal changes have been associated with alterations in the entorhinal cortex, hippocampus, and lingual gyrus. Researchers say retinal changes can be used to track changes in brain structures associated with Alzheimer's in those with genetic risk factors. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/e0iqtNH

Cocoa Shown to Reduce Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in First Real-Life Study

Study reveals cocoa powder reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness, only when levels of both are elevated. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Vmoa6yt

Brain Region’s Role in Mind-Body Communication Confirmed

The subthalamic nucleus in the brain communicates with the motor system to help the body stop an action, researchers confirm. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/0lVfNgB

Pre-teen Children Believe ‘Brilliance’ Is a Male Trait, and This Stereotype Increases in Strength up to the Age of Twelve

Children tend to believe that high intelligence is a male trait, and this view strengthens and grows until they reach the age of 12, a new study reports. The association was stronger in older children and in those whose parents upheld the stereotypical belief. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/YPd3IfK

Hair and Libido Loss Join Fatigue and Brain Fog Among Wider List of Long COVID Symptoms

Sexual dysfunction and hair loss are being reported as additional symptoms long-COVID patients experience, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/J8lmgEq

Severity of PTSD Symptoms Linked to Decreased Activity in Hippocampus

Those with decreased activity in the hippocampus following a traumatic event are more likely to experience worse PTSD symptoms. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/hBkMxYi

MRI Study Shows Brain Changes and Differences in Children With ADHD

A new neuroimaging study found a significant decrease in neural flexibility at both whole brain and sub-network levels associated with cognitive flexibility in children with ADHD. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/g3tW0E7

What Makes People Willing to Risk Their Lives to Save Others?

Study examines why some people are more inclined to put themselves in harm's way to help others while others are less inclined to help, even when the risk is part of their profession. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Yw6T9qm

Did Gonorrhea Give Us Grandparents?

Researchers have identified a set of genetic mutations that protect against cognitive decline in older adults. A new study suggests the selective pressure from infectious pathogens like gonorrhea may have promoted the emergence of this genetic variance in Homo sapiens. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/tSsXiAk

As Science Searches for Answers on Depression, What Should Patients Do Today?

Researchers critique the latest findings on serotonin's role in depression and report people should maintain their current therapies to help control their symptoms of depression. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/UhEpJ70

Depression Is Probably Not Caused by a Chemical Imbalance in the Brain

Researchers explain why the serotonin hypothesis for depression may not be as accurate as previously believed. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/HvhQbLP

How Neurons Build and Maintain Their Capacity to Communicate

Researchers reveal how neurons set up and sustain the vital infrastructure that allows for seamless neurotransmission. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/JliILDF

Trauma of Diagnosis Stays With Eye Disease Patients

The way in which a patient is informed they have a specific eye disease can impact their psychological health and ability to deal with their condition in the long term. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/PgXiv6Z

Scientists Find Molecular Clues Behind Acute and Chronic Phases of Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers identified a unique biomarker associated with only the chronic or acute stage of traumatic brain injury. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/qisNchL

Making Sense of Socially Enhanced Aggression in the Brain

Study reveals the lateral habenula plays a critical role in the priming of aggression in male mice. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/hkBUb1X

Finding the Right Memory Strategy to Slow Cognitive Decline

Study compares two forms of cognitive training used to help those with mild cognitive impairment to improve memory and learning. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/oi2X5AJ

A New Mechanism Responsible for Controlling Auditory Sensitivity

Researchers identified a new mechanism by which auditory sensitivity is regulated. The mechanism can temporarily reduce sensitivity in the auditory system to protect itself from loud sounds that can cause hearing damage. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/TCxEYcM

Ant Colonies Behave Like Neural Networks When Making Decisions

Researchers suggest that when in a group, ants behave in a similar fashion to networks of neurons in the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/sLajKVR

Dynamic Mental Illness Indicators Caught by Advanced AI in Brain Imaging

A new AI algorithm used fMRI data to identify novel brain patterns linked to mental health disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/tJxs0AW

No Pain, No Gain? How the Brain Chooses Between Pain and Profit

The ventral striatum plays a crucial role when it comes to choices about future pain versus future profit. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/cgEYBeP

Introducing a Protocol for Using Robotic Pets in Memory Care

The benefits of animal therapy for memory and mental health are well documented. Some agencies are using realistic robotic pets as a therapeutic tool for memory care in older adults. Now, researchers have developed a new protocol for the use of robotic animals to aid in memory care. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/7Hnd6MN

Detection of Pitch Errors in Well-Known Songs

A song's lyrics have an effect on our ability to process musical pitch, but not necessarily due to the meaningfulness of the words. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/VXmFf07

Study Explores Infection Effect on Fetal Brain Development

Study explores how maternal infection can affect fetal brain development, leading to sensory processing disruptions associated with ASD and schizophrenia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/FyXADoh

Signs of Alzheimer’s in Blood 17 Years Before Symptoms Begin

A newly developed immuno-infrared sensor allowed researchers to discover biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in blood samples 17 years before clinical symptoms appeared. The sensory is able to detect the misfolding of amyloid beta. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ayLGzsd

Feminism May Lead to Better Body Image

Mothers and daughters who espouse feminist beliefs have more positive body image and less shame about their bodies than women who do not ascribe to feminist ideals. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/KJtNUpP

A Blueprint for Turning Stem Cells Into Sensory Interneurons

Researchers have created a new blueprint that outlines how embryonic stem cells from mice become sensory interneurons and identified a method for producing sensory interneurons in a lab setting. If the results can be replicated in human stem cells, researchers say the findings could contribute to the development of therapies to restore sensation to those suffering nerve damage and spinal cord injury. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/v7QT4en

Autism-Related Mutations Inhibit Export of Key Protein From Endoplasmic Reticulum

Study finds an autism-related genetic mutation increases splicing errors and induces endoplasmic reticulum stress by activating the unfolded protein response. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/qhIy4wg