Category Archives: Neuro Science

Summary: Researchers have identified a crucial biochemical mechanism that could allow Huntington’s disease to be studied before symptoms appear, offering hope for early intervention. The team found that disrupted dopamine regulation in specific neurons, related to TrkB neurotrophin receptor signaling, may trigger Huntington’s onset. By targeting an enzyme called GSTO2, researchers prevented motor symptoms in […]

Summary: Researchers found that mutations in the Sox3 gene cause hypopituitarism, a condition where the pituitary gland produces insufficient hormones, leading to growth issues and infertility. In a study on mice, they discovered that Sox3 mutations affect brain cells called NG2 glia, which are essential for hormone production. Treating the mice with aspirin or altering […]

[ad_1] Summary: Nonstandard work schedules early in life correlate with poorer health outcomes at middle age. Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth-1979, the research examines over 30 years of employment patterns and their impacts on sleep quality, physical, and mental health by age 50. The findings indicate that those who transition from […]

Summary: Healthy older adults perceive colors differently compared to younger individuals. The research involved measuring pupil responses to various colors in a blackout room, with 17 young adults (average age 27.7) and 20 older adults (average age 64.4) participating. Findings show that older people’s pupils constricted less in response to color chroma, particularly for green […]

[ad_1] Summary: Researchers made a pivotal discovery in addiction science, identifying a signaling impairment in the brain pathway of individuals dependent on cocaine or heroin. They used diffusion MRI tractography to examine the prefrontal cortex-habenula pathway, revealing microstructural disruptions in people with cocaine or heroin addiction. This research not only offers a potential target for […]

[ad_1] Summary: Researchers explore how augmented reality (AR) smart glasses impact interactions between the wearer and those around them. The study found that while the technology eases the anxiety of the person wearing the glasses, it can disempower others who are unsure of what’s happening on the other side of the lens. Non-wearers report concern […]