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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610170956.htm) Brain's structure hangs in 'a delicate balance'
Jun 10th 2024, 17:09

Researchers examined anatomy of neurons from humans, mice and fruit flies. They discovered that the cellular structure of the brain is at a critical point, poised between two phases. New insights could help design computational models of the brain's complexity.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610170922.htm) Protocol for creating 'wired miniature brains'
Jun 10th 2024, 17:09

Researchers have developed -- and shared -- a process for creating brain cortical organoids -- essentially miniature artificial brains with functioning neural networks.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610140213.htm) Testing immune cells in the placenta may indicate the health of fetal brain immune cells
Jun 10th 2024, 14:02

Immune activation in a pregnant woman can occur in response to metabolic diseases like obesity, infections in pregnancy, exposure to pollution and environmental toxins, or even stress and can have negative effects on fetal brain immune cells (microglia). It's not possible to monitor microglia within the fetal brain, but new research indicates that macrophages in the placenta can act as an indicator of these cells' health.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610140150.htm) Multicenter clinical study supports safety of deep general anesthesia
Jun 10th 2024, 14:01

New research supports earlier findings that indicate that anesthesia is no more hazardous for the brain at higher doses than at lower doses.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240605162630.htm) Women's mental agility is better when they're on their period, study finds
Jun 5th 2024, 16:26

Participants reacted quicker and made fewer errors during menstruation, despite believing their performance would be worse, according to new research.

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