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Apr 22, 2024

Pupil Dilation Linked to Working Memory Capacity

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Summary: Researchers discovered that pupil dilation can indicate levels of working memory. In a study, researchers observed that individuals whose pupils dilated more while performing memory tasks tended to have better working memory.

This relationship between pupil dilation and memory performance suggests that pupil metrics could potentially serve as non-invasive indicators of cognitive load and memory capacity. The study involved 179 undergraduate students who performed various working memory tasks while their pupil responses were monitored.

Apr 22, 2024

Mitochondrial Meltdown: The Energy Failure Behind Neurodegenerative Diseases

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I found this on NewsBreak: Mitochondrial Meltdown: The Energy Failure Behind Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Apr 22, 2024

Activating a gene that slows brain aging and increases lifespan

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I found this on NewsBreak: Activating a gene that slows brain aging and increases lifespan.

Apr 22, 2024

The key problem with the “brain in a vat” thought experiment

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I found this on NewsBreak: The key problem with the “brain in a vat” thought experiment.

Apr 22, 2024

Researchers discover dynamic DNA structures that regulate the formation of memory

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An international collaborative research team, including scientists from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), has discovered a novel mechanism underlying memory involving rapid changes in a specific DNA structure.

Apr 22, 2024

Queensland Brain Institute

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News stories, articles and whitepapers referencing Queensland Brain Institute on Drug Target Review.

Apr 21, 2024

Study uncovers neural mechanisms underlying foraging behavior in freely moving animals

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While foraging, animals including humans and monkeys are continuously making decisions about where to search for food and when to move among possible sources of sustenance.

Apr 21, 2024

New Research Reveals That Trauma Can Get “Under the Skin,” Weakening Your Muscles As You Age

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A study from the University of Michigan has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood may get “under the skin” later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.

The study examined the function of skeletal muscle of older adults paired with surveys of adverse events they had experienced in childhood. It found that people who experienced greater childhood adversity, reporting one or more adverse events, had poorer muscle metabolism later in life. The research, led by University of Michigan Institute for Social Research scientist Kate Duchowny, is published in Science Advances.

Duchowny and her co-authors used muscle tissue samples from people participating in the Study of Muscle, Mobility and Aging, or SOMMA. The study includes 879 participants over age 70 who donated muscle and fat samples as well as other biospecimens. The participants also were given a variety of questionnaires and physical and cognitive assessments, among other tests.

Apr 20, 2024

Cannabis use linked to enhanced ability to understand others’ emotions

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A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research offers an intriguing perspective on the effects of regular cannabis use. Contrary to the commonly held view that cannabis has primarily negative impacts on mental health and behavior, the study suggests that regular cannabis users may have a heightened ability to understand the emotions of others. This enhanced empathetic ability is linked to increased connectivity within certain brain regions, particularly the anterior cingulate cortex, a key area involved in processing empathy.

Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances worldwide, yet its impact on mental health and cognitive functions remains a subject of contentious debate. Traditional research predominantly highlights the negative consequences associated with cannabis use, particularly its potential to impair cognitive functions and contribute to mental health issues.

These studies often focus on how cannabis interacts with brain regions like the anterior cingulate cortex, which is known to have a high density of cannabinoid receptors and plays a significant role in cognitive processes such as decision making and emotion regulation.

Apr 20, 2024

Researchers set new standards for nanoparticles, helping patients with MS, ALS, Parkinson’s disease

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Is it possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue? Researchers from Michigan State University say yes, and their latest findings are expected to benefit patients with neurodegenerative disorders like multiple sclerosis, or MS; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS; and Parkinson’s disease, or PD.

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