#neuroscience

#neuroscience

The author's upbringing with therapist parents significantly influenced their approach to neuroscience.

ARCH theory proposes a formula for understanding human behavior through the interplay of archetypes, drives, and culture.

The neuroscience of love, particularly involving phenylethylamine, is highly debated and misunderstood in both scientific and popular discourse.

Relying on motivational labels can be misleading and oversimplified.

Neuroscience suggests a nuanced understanding of motivation beyond intrinsic and extrinsic categories.

Autonomy enhances motivation by intensifying the brain's reward response.

Neuroscientists found that the thalamus is key in regulating conscious awareness of thoughts.

Trump's administration significantly restricts NIH funding for transgender health research, raising concerns over biased scientific inquiry.

Neuroscientists have identified deep brain structures involved in conscious perception, expanding the understanding beyond the cerebral cortex.

Modern life has hijacked our dopamine system, leading to reduced focus and motivation.

Retraining dopamine pathways can help reclaim focus, drive, and joy.

The study reveals that male sexual behavior relies on the timing of dopamine and acetylcholine.

Alcohol severely impairs cognitive decision-making abilities in rats, persisting for months despite sobriety.

The CL1 is the first biological computer using lab-grown neurons to advance drug development and neuroscience.

Colors can significantly affect mood, with yellow and orange linked to happiness.

Creativity arises from the synchronized activity of multiple brain subnetworks, debunking the notion of being strictly 'right-brained' or 'left-brained'.

Jeong and haan influence creativity and emotional states, impacting artists like Van Gogh.

Brain opioids play a crucial role in the integration of aesthetic and social signals.

Myelin may serve as an energy source for the brain during extended physical exertion, particularly for long-distance runners.

Marathon running may temporarily deplete brain myelin, impacting motor coordination and sensory integration.

Flirtation triggers brain pathways akin to those for monetary rewards, fueling the attraction spark.

Babies can form memories as young as one year old, potentially explaining infantile amnesia.

The brain reactivates new memories during sleep, but maintains distinctions between old and new memories, crucial for memory formation.

Work-life balance may not be achievable through memory separation as depicted in Severance, emphasized by expert opinions on brain function.

The 'doorway effect' explains why we forget things upon entering a new room, stemming from a natural brain response to changing environments.

A brain-computer interface allows a paralyzed woman to hear her intended speech almost instantly, revolutionizing communication technology.

A new device translates thoughts into spoken words in real time, offering hope to people unable to speak.

Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that translates thoughts into speech, potentially helping those unable to speak.

This device represents a significant advancement in speech synthesis technology.

Consciousness is perceived through a self-aware inner world, influencing emotions and experiences uniquely to each individual.

The investigation into near-death experiences (NDEs) is expanding, revealing intriguing patterns among those who report them.

The brain's perception of absence may be intertwined with how it understands the concept of zero.

Consciousness is the only reality we perceive and it is integral to understanding the universe.

Phi serves as a measurable indicator of consciousness across all entities.

Boosting the brain's waste removal system improves memory in older mice, offering potential therapies for cognitive decline.

A new blood test accurately indicates Alzheimer's presence and severity, guiding treatment options.

Resilience is a dynamic process influenced by brain function, genetics, and environment, which can be cultivated.

Listening is a powerful tool for navigating political conversations, promoting mutual recognition.

Your nervous system can trigger survival responses in conflict situations, affecting emotional state.

Genuine listening is essential and more effective than listening with the intent to persuade.

Stem cell therapy shows promise for restoring movement in patients with spinal cord injuries.

Stem cell treatment allows a paralyzed man to stand again after spinal cord injury.

A paralysed man stands independently after neural stem cell treatment, showing potential in spinal cord injury therapy.

Infants can form memories, but these memories become inaccessible as we age.

Babies as young as 12 months can form memories, suggesting earlier cognitive development than previously understood.

Babies as young as one can form memories, suggesting infantile amnesia is due to retrieval challenges rather than memory creation.

Scrambled word puzzles enhance verbal thinking through neural activation.

Theme classification puzzles promote cultural thinking in puzzle-solving.

Combining both types results in deeper engagement and cognitive activation.

The study reveals the flexible nature of memory formation in the mouse brain.

Findings challenge traditional learning theories by showing unexpected neuronal connectivity.

Silent synapses are dormant neural connections that can be activated for memory formation.

BDNF acts as a critical mediator in transforming silent synapses during development and learning.

Ketamine rapidly activates silent synapses by increasing BDNF, explaining its fast antidepressant effects.

The study identifies different neural mechanisms in budgerigars and zebra finches for vocalizations, revealing unique patterns of brain activity during song production.

Budgerigars possess specialized neurons that help control vocal intonation and pitch, revealing similarities in vocalization mechanisms between them and humans.

Research shows male brain activity during sex involves a complex interplay of chemicals, similar in men, which could lead to treatments for premature ejaculation.

Mice exhibit altruistic behaviors, attempting to revive unconscious cage mates through specific actions, potentially influenced by oxytocin.

Synchron's tech allows non-invasive brain-computer interface development, enabling data collection for AI models using avatars as time stamps.

Larval zebrafish can learn rapidly in natural contexts, as demonstrated by a new predator robot system.