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A new study shows that brain synchronization between a neurotypical person and someone with autism is weaker compared to two neurotypical individuals interacting. Using EEG hyperscanning, researchers observed reduced int...

People with Parkinson's disease (PD) who experience visual hallucinations have reduced brain responses to unexpected visual changes, a marker known as visual mismatch negativity (vMMN). Using EEG, researchers compared br...

Researchers have isolated the electrical activity of individual neurons in the vagus nerve responsible for regulating cardiovascular function in humans. By identifying neurons that fire in sync with the heartbeat, scient...

Researchers compared the diagnostic accuracy of GPT-4 based ChatGPT and radiologists using 150 brain tumor MRI reports. ChatGPT achieved 73% accuracy, slightly outperforming neuroradiologists (72%) and general radiologis...

A new study reveals that the stress of capturing and tagging wildlife affects their behavior for several days, altering their activity levels and movement patterns. By tracking 1,585 individuals from 42 species fitted wi...

Researchers have successfully reactivated memory circuits in mice, causing them to seek shelter even when no shelter was present. By stimulating neurons linked to spatial memory, the team activated a previous memory of s...

People report greater life satisfaction six months after starting Parkrun events, which could partly be due to the supportive environment

Researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to study how infants transition from random movements to purposeful actions. By tracking infant movements in a baby-mobile experiment, AI models like 2D-CapsNet accurately cl...

The BRAIN Initiative® Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) has released its first major dataset, providing single-cell and single-nucleus transcriptomic and epigenomic profiles from human, mouse, and other mammalian brain cells. ...

Researchers have developed a second-generation epigenetic clock called CheekAge, which accurately predicts mortality risk using cheek cell samples. Unlike earlier clocks based on blood samples, CheekAge is non-invasive a...

Humans are increasingly engaging with wearable technology as it becomes more adaptable and interactive. One of the most intimate ways gaining acceptance is through augmented reality glasses. Last week, Meta debuted a pro...

Cracks running through samples of asteroid Ryugu were probably formed by the repeated thawing and freezing of water inside it, which could have helped asteroids like this carry the building blocks of life to early Earth

Understanding the "effort paradox" can help you reshape your relationship to exertion so that you commit to those hard but truly meaningful activities

Research reveals that diets beneficial for heart health also support brain health, reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and folate promote brain development in early lif...

Researchers have discovered a new genetic syndrome caused by a mutation in the SPAG9 gene that affects both neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration. The study identified three siblings with intellectual disability, speech...

Time travel from Alan Moore and Pride and Prejudice in space? There's plenty on offer for science fiction fans this October

A new study shows that CD8-positive T cells play a significant role in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS). By studying identical twins where one twin has MS and the other is asymptomatic, researchers found that ...

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have joined collaborators from around the world to build a prototype neutrino detector that has now captured its first neutrino interact...

New research shows that lower sustained attention in adolescence can predict a higher likelihood of cigarette and cannabis use by young adulthood. The study, which analyzed brain imaging data from over 1,000 participants...

How does the Sega Toys Homestar Matataki compare with the fan-favorite Homestar Flux? We put it to the test.

Researchers have developed a new type of bifocal lens that offers a simple way to achieve two foci (or spots) with intensities that can be adjusted by applying external voltage. The lenses, which use two layers of liquid...

Scientists have discovered that a molecule called kalata B1, found in violets, can significantly enhance the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug Temozolomide (TMZ) in treating glioblastoma. This synthetic molecule red...