October 17, 2023 by NewsBot - No Comment
Schizophrenia, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features psychosis among its symptoms, is thought to arise from disorganization in brain connectivity and functional integration. Now, a new study finds differences in functional brain connectivity in p…
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Why do we dream? A product of our brain’s neurophysiology, dreaming is a complex experience that can take on many emotional tones and simulate reality to varying degrees. As a result, there is still no clear answer to this question. A study compared th…
October 12, 2023 by NewsBot - No Comment
By combining non-invasive imaging techniques, investigators have created a comprehensive cellular atlas of a region of the human brain known as Broca’s area.
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Trigger warnings are designed to help people avoid or emotionally prepare for encountering disturbing content. But those warnings heighten distress rather than alleviate it, a new research analysis shows.
October 12, 2023 by NewsBot - No Comment
In a large, multi-institutional effort researchers have analyzed more than a million human brain cells and revealed links between specific types of cells and various common neuropsychiatric disorders.
October 12, 2023 by NewsBot - No Comment
Severe inflammation in early childhood is a clinically known risk factor for developing autism and schizophrenia. Now, scientists have discovered that inflammation alters the development of vulnerable brain cells, and this could have mechanistic li…
October 12, 2023 by NewsBot - No Comment
A team of researchers has created the first ‘multiome’ atlas of brain cell development in the human cerebral cortex across six broad developmental time points from fetal development into adulthood, shedding new light on their roles during brain develop…
October 12, 2023 by NewsBot - No Comment
Researchers have created the most comprehensive atlases of human brain cells to date. The studies provide clues on different brain diseases and give hope for medical advancements in the future, such as new cancer drugs.
October 12, 2023 by NewsBot - No Comment
A group of international scientists have mapped the genetic, cellular, and structural makeup of the human brain and the nonhuman primate brain. This understanding of brain structure allows for a deeper knowledge of the cellular basis of brain function …
October 12, 2023 by NewsBot - No Comment
A new study has revealed a crucial link between the TUG1 gene and the ability of cancer cells to proliferate under high-stress conditions. Targeting this gene with a new therapy suppressed tumor growth and found increased chances of survival. These fin…
