https://neurosciencenews.com/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:30:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/ 32 32 https://neurosciencenews.com/psychology-pet-seperation-25535/ https://neurosciencenews.com/psychology-pet-seperation-25535/#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:30:24 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99744 A new study reveals the psychological and safety risks associated with forced separation of people from their pets in crises like domestic violence and natural disasters. The research highlights the deep emotional bonds between humans and pets. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/psychology-pet-seperation-25535/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/aging-color-perception-25534/ https://neurosciencenews.com/aging-color-perception-25534/#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2024 21:07:17 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99731 Healthy older adults perceive colors differently compared to younger individuals. The research involved measuring pupil responses to various colors in a blackout room, with 17 young adults (average age 27.7) and 20 older adults (average age 64.4) participating. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/aging-color-perception-25534/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/autism-genetics-25533/ https://neurosciencenews.com/autism-genetics-25533/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:50:06 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99727 Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by focusing on special genetic mutations and their impact on neighboring genes. The study shows that mutations within promoters in certain genome regions can indirectly affect ASD-related genes due to the three-dimensional structure of the genome. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/autism-genetics-25533/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/musics-traits-stress-25532/ https://neurosciencenews.com/musics-traits-stress-25532/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:27:56 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99723 Specific characteristics of music, rather than genre, play a crucial role in stress recovery. The research, involving 470 participants, identified that stress-relieving songs often share common features, regardless of their musical style. compared to those who listened to random musical notes. This research highlights the importance of focusing on audio characteristics over genres in music therapy.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/musics-traits-stress-25532/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/passive-exposure-learning-25531/ https://neurosciencenews.com/passive-exposure-learning-25531/#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2024 19:47:31 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99719 Researchers discovered in mice that passive exposure, alongside active training, can significantly enhance the learning process. This study demonstrates how passive exposure to stimuli like sounds or languages helps the brain to form foundational representations, making active learning more efficient. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/passive-exposure-learning-25531/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/alzheimers-prediction-detree-25531/ https://neurosciencenews.com/alzheimers-prediction-detree-25531/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 19:13:54 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99715 Researchers developed an innovative learning-based framework called DETree to accurately predict the progression of Alzheimer's disease. This new tool addresses the continuous nature of Alzheimer's development. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/alzheimers-prediction-detree-25531/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/nasal-lymphatic-network-csf-drainage-25530/ https://neurosciencenews.com/nasal-lymphatic-network-csf-drainage-25530/#respond Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:23:52 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99711 Researchers discovered a crucial network of lymphatic vessels at the back of the nose, which significantly contributes to draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain. This study reveals a previously unknown CSF outflow route, offering insights into neurodegenerative conditions. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/nasal-lymphatic-network-csf-drainage-25530/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/socioeconomic-friendship-teens-25529/ https://neurosciencenews.com/socioeconomic-friendship-teens-25529/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:40:17 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99707 A new study reveals that adolescents from low-income families are less socially integrated in school compared to their higher-income peers, regardless of the school's socioeconomic context. Analyzing data from 4,787 Swedish children in 235 school classes, researchers found that income status significantly impacts friendships, with students from poorer households having fewer friends. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/socioeconomic-friendship-teens-25529/feed/ 2 https://neurosciencenews.com/hydration-salt-neuroscience-25528/ https://neurosciencenews.com/hydration-salt-neuroscience-25528/#respond Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:19:34 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99702 Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the brain regulates thirst and salt appetite. Their study utilized optogenetic and chemogenetic techniques on mice to explore the parabrachial nucleus (PBN), a key brain region in processing ingestion signals. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/hydration-salt-neuroscience-25528/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-breathing-memory-25527/ https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-breathing-memory-25527/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:39:08 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99698 A new study uncovered a crucial link between breathing and the consolidation of memories during sleep. Through a detailed analysis of EEG and respiratory patterns in human participants, the researchers discovered that peaks in inhalation are closely associated with an increase in slow oscillations and spindle activity in the brain. These specific brain rhythms are known to play a critical role in the process of memory consolidation. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-breathing-memory-25527/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/bystander-antisocial-behavior-25525/ https://neurosciencenews.com/bystander-antisocial-behavior-25525/#respond Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:14:09 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99694 A new study emphasizes the crucial role of bystanders in confronting anti-social behavior. Three studies showed that bystander support reinforces social norms and discourages harmful conduct, while silence or subject-changing undermines these efforts. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bystander-antisocial-behavior-25525/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/menopause-symptoms-swimming-25524/ https://neurosciencenews.com/menopause-symptoms-swimming-25524/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:56:16 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99690 Cold water swimming significantly eases menopausal symptoms. Surveying 1114 women, with 785 experiencing menopause, researchers found improvements in anxiety, mood swings, low mood, and hot flushes among participants. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/menopause-symptoms-swimming-25524/feed/ 1