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Revolutionary Discoveries Unveiled: Unraveling Cellular Mechanisms Post-Stroke

Strokes lead to irreversible damage to the brain and are one of the most common causes of dependency or death. As the cellular reactions to a cerebral infarction are not yet fully understood, there is a lack of possible approaches to promote the regeneration of damaged nerve tissue in the brain. A new study closes

The Risks of Self-Evaluating Your Happiness: A Closer Look

Judging how happy you are could backfire and negatively impact life satisfaction and psychological well-being, according to new research. Judging how happy you are could backfire and negatively impact life satisfaction and psychological well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. In three experiments comprising more than 1,800 participants, researchers found that having

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Revolutionary Discoveries Unveiled: Unraveling Cellular Mechanisms Post-Stroke

Strokes lead to irreversible damage to the brain and are one of the most common causes of dependency or death. As the cellular reactions to a cerebral infarction are not yet fully understood, there is a lack of possible approaches to promote the regeneration of damaged nerve tissue in the brain. A new study closes

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Revolutionary Discoveries Unveiled: Unraveling Cellular Mechanisms Post-Stroke

Strokes lead to irreversible damage to the brain and are one of the most common causes of dependency or death. As the cellular reactions to a cerebral infarction are not yet fully understood, there is a lack of possible approaches to promote the regeneration of damaged nerve tissue in the brain. A new study closes

Exploring the Impact of Fish Oil on Cognitive Function in Aging Minds

A clinical trial suggests that a subset of older adults with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease may benefit from fish oil supplements. A clinical trial at Oregon Health & Science University suggests that a subset of older adults with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease may benefit from fish oil supplements. The results come

The Risks of Self-Evaluating Your Happiness: A Closer Look

Judging how happy you are could backfire and negatively impact life satisfaction and psychological well-being, according to new research. Judging how happy you are could backfire and negatively impact life satisfaction and psychological well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. In three experiments comprising more than 1,800 participants, researchers found that having
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Link Between Umbilical Cord Blood Fatty Acids and Autism Spectrum Disorder Raises New Questions

Researchers have found a significant link between the levels of specific dihydroxy fatty acids in umbilical cord blood and ASD symptoms. Their findings highlight the role of these metabolites in the developmental trajectory of ASD and could pave the way for early diagnostic techniques and a better understanding of ASD pathophysiology. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Daily Routines May Not Shield You from Stroke Risk

Research shows that the physical activities we do as we go about our lives, at work or in the home, aren't enough to protect us from having a stroke. However, exercising in our free time and using active modes of transport are associated with a decreased risk of stroke. Research conducted at the University of

Maternal Flu’s Alarming Effects on Fetal Brain Development Revealed in Groundbreaking Mouse Study

New research using live mouse-adapted influenza virus improves upon previous mouse experiments to explain how maternal infection impacts fetal brain development. The study also indicates fetal brain changes are more likely once the severity of the mother's infection meets a specific threshold. A bad case of the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk for

New Research Reveals Mental Health Care Deficiencies in Chronic Pain Management

A new study found that adults with chronic pain are more likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression than people without chronic pain, yet they access mental health care at lower rates and are less likely to have their mental health needs met in treatment. A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study found

The Impact of Grief: How Losing a Loved One Can Accelerate the Aging Process

Losing someone close, like a family member, can make you age faster. The study found that people who lost a parent, partner, sibling, or child, showed signs of older biological age compared to those who hadn't experienced such losses. Losing someone close, like a family member, can make you age faster, says a new study

Unlocking the Mystery: How Exercise Alleviates Symptoms of Depression

The processes in the brain and body through which physical exercise reduces depressive symptoms have been explored. The processes in the brain and body through which physical exercise reduces depressive symptoms have been explored by UCL researchers. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is associated with disruptions to several brain and psychological

Revolutionizing Child Language Learning with Generative AI: A New Era in Education

Researchers create a storybook generation system for personalized vocabulary learning. Professor Inseok Hwang from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, along with students Jungeun Lee, Suwon Yoon, and Kyoosik Lee from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at POSTECH in collaboration with Professor Dongsun Yim from Ewha Womans University's Department of Communication Disorders

Enhancing Brain Health: Building Cellular Bridges for Optimal Function

The brain contains many cell types, from the prominent neurons to the lesser-known microglia. The latter are integral to the brain's immune system and play a crucial role as the brain's cleanup crew. A recent study highlights that microglia establish connections with neurons through tunneling nanotubes. The researchers observed that microglia utilize these tubes to

Unlocking Memory: The Impact of Epigenetics on Memory Formation

In an important study for understanding how memories are made, cientists show that the flexibility of chromatin -- packaged DNA inside the cell -- plays a crucial role in 'deciding' which neurons are involved in forming a specific memory. When we form a new memory, the brain undergoes physical and functional changes known collectively as

Understanding Mammal Intelligence: Why Size Doesn’t Matter for Brain Complexity

Mammals that have evolved more developed brains tend to have a smaller size difference between males and females of that species, according to new research. In many mammal species, the males can be bigger than the females (or vice versa), a trait called sexual size dimorphism (SSD). For example, male elephant seals are around three

Unlocking the Brain: New Tools Show Neuropeptides, Not Neurotransmitters, Encode Danger

Scientists created new tools to study brain messenger proteins called neuropeptides in the brains of behaving animals, discovering they are the primary messengers in the fear circuit in mouse brains, and that multiple neuropeptides work together to achieve this--explaining why some clinical trials that target just one neuropeptide have failed. The new tools and findings

How Body Composition Influences Dementia and Parkinson’s Risk: Key Insights

People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according to new research. The study also found that people with a high level of muscle strength were less likely to