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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127165841.htm) Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds
Nov 27th 2024, 16:58

Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people's stress and anxiety, according to a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127165716.htm) For those with CTE, family history of mental illness tied to aggression in middle age
Nov 27th 2024, 16:57

People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127140217.htm) Soccer heading damages brain regions affected in CTE, study finds
Nov 27th 2024, 14:02

Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought, according to a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127140030.htm) Caregivers experience decline in well-being
Nov 27th 2024, 14:00

New research, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the longer individuals spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the caregiving context. These findings underscore the need for policy discussions to alleviate the burden of informal care.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127140027.htm) AI can predict study results better than human experts, researchers find
Nov 27th 2024, 14:00

Large language models, a type of AI that analyses text, can predict the results of proposed neuroscience studies more accurately than human experts, finds a new study. The findings demonstrate that large language models (LLMs) trained on vast datasets of text can distil patterns from scientific literature, enabling them to forecast scientific outcomes with superhuman accuracy. The researchers say this highlights their potential as powerful tools for accelerating research, going far beyond just knowledge retrieval.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127140019.htm) Brains grew faster as humans evolved
Nov 27th 2024, 14:00

Brain size increased gradually within each ancient human species rather than through sudden leaps between species.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127140017.htm) New discovery could offer significant answers on Alzheimer's disease
Nov 27th 2024, 14:00

A new study represents a significant step forward in scientists' understanding of Alzheimer's disease. A team of investigators has examined the role of two proteins found in the brain and suggest the stability of their relationship to one another is crucial for memory formation and maintenance. Disruptions in this mechanical signalling pathway could lead to the disease. This is the first time this connection has been identified and could pave the way for therapeutic interventions.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127135850.htm) Scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language
Nov 27th 2024, 13:58

A study has revealed that genetic variants associated with higher likelihood of rhythm impairments tended to be also associated with higher likelihood of dyslexia. The reverse was also the case: Genetic variants associated with more accurate musical rhythm skills co-occurred with genes linked to higher performance on language and reading tests, and to language-related educational outcomes.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127135517.htm) Newer epilepsy medications used during pregnancy do not affect neurological development in children
Nov 27th 2024, 13:55

Children of mothers who took certain anti-seizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127135504.htm) New research points way to more reliable brain studies
Nov 27th 2024, 13:55

A new study identifies research strategies for tying brain function and structure to behavior and health.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127135501.htm) 'Alzheimer's in dish' model shows promise for accelerating drug discovery
Nov 27th 2024, 13:55

A decade ago, researchers introduced a new model for studying Alzheimer's disease. Known as 'Alzheimer's in a dish,' the model uses cultures of mature brain cells suspended in a gel to recapitulate what takes place in the human brain over 10 to 13 years in just six weeks. But does the model truly produce the same changes that take place in patients? In a new study, researchers created an algorithm to assess, in an unbiased manner, how well models of Alzheimer's disease mimic the function and gene expression patterns seen in patients' brains. Their results identify crucial shared pathways, confirming that the Alzheimer's in a dish model can be used to assess new drugs accurately and rapidly as well as point the way to drug discovery.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127004159.htm) Long COVID brain fog linked to lung function
Nov 27th 2024, 00:41

In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127004157.htm) Concussions slow brain activity of high school football players
Nov 27th 2024, 00:41

A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but important brain signal.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126145328.htm) Great apes visually track subject-object relationships like humans do, study finds
Nov 26th 2024, 14:53

Great apes track events with their eyes in the same way that humans do, according to a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126135629.htm) New approach to epilepsy treatment combines genetics and brain mapping
Nov 26th 2024, 13:56

Researchers have developed a new method called MoPEDE, which has the potential to improve epilepsy treatment. The method combines brain measurements with genetic analyses, offering deeper insights into the origins and mechanisms of epileptic seizures.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126135453.htm) Machine learning reveals behaviors linked with early Alzheimer's, points to new treatments
Nov 26th 2024, 13:54

Scientists used a new video-based machine learning tool to pinpoint otherwise-undetectable signs of early disease in mice that were engineered to mimic key aspects of Alzheimer's. Their work sheds light on a new strategy for identifying neurological disease earlier than currently possible and tracking how it develops over time.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241122130629.htm) Animal characters can boost young children's psychological development
Nov 22nd 2024, 13:06

A study has shown that iconic characters such as Peter Rabbit -- or Toad and Ratty from The Wind in the Willows -- can also play an important role in the development of children's theory of mind skills, which include the ability to read and predict social changes in the environment through tone of voice, choice of words, or facial expression.

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Baltimore, MD

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