A comprehensive analysis of brain cellular composition across amniotes shows that mammals and birds have dramatically increased neuron numbers in the telencephalon and cerebellum, associated with higher cognition. The study suggests that only a handful of unique evolutionary events augmented brain processing power in these groups.
SourceUniverzita Karlova Prirodovedecka fakulta·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 7, 2022
A study by researchers at the University of Waterloo found that higher education and advanced language skills can protect against dementia in people with mild cognitive impairment. Almost one-third of participants reverted to normal cognition, while over 80% never developed dementia.
SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalNeurology·DateMar 3, 2022
A new study by EPFL researchers finds that stress during early adolescence leads to increased body fat and reduced sociability in males, but not females. The researchers identified a biological link between stress-induced fat gain and impaired brain function, specifically the NAD+/Sirtuin-1 pathway.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 2, 2022
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Adversarially robust models capture aspects of human peripheral processing, with results showing similarity in image transformations and perception alignment. The study's findings shed light on the goals of peripheral processing in humans and could help improve machine learning models.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateMar 2, 2022
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University applied cognitive science theories to human-robot interaction, finding that humans need to see variation in robot behavior to build accurate mental models. Theories suggest that strategic variation can reveal concepts that might be difficult for a person to discern otherwise.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateMar 2, 2022
Researchers investigated the association between acute respiratory failure in early childhood and long-term neurocognitive outcomes. The study found that children who experienced severe respiratory distress were more likely to have impaired cognitive function and behavioral problems later in life.
A new study by Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine found higher mortality rates among older adults with cognitive impairment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study showed a 24% increase in mortality for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and a 36% increase for nursing home residents with ADRD.
SourceThe Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth·JournalJAMA Neurology·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 28, 2022
Research finds that subconcussive head impacts in youth football can impair cognitive brain function, particularly in attention and processing sensitivity. The study used brain vital signs to track changes in brain function over time, providing a predictive relationship between head impact exposure and cognitive impairment.
SourceHealthTech Connex Inc.·JournalBrain Communications·DateFeb 23, 2022
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A large-scale study aims to understand how individual brains change over time, identifying factors that increase cognitive decline risk and those that confer resilience. The Adult Aging Brain Connectome study will follow 1,000 participants across a decade, collecting brain scans, blood samples, and demographic data.
A new study found that siblings of children with disabilities score higher in self-reported cognitive empathy than typically developing peers. This may be due to the specific 'advantage' of cognitive empathy in understanding and supporting their sibling relationship.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalChild Development·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 23, 2022
Researchers discovered a population of neurons in the auditory cortex that responds specifically to singing, but not speech or instrumental music. The study uses electrocorticography (ECoG) recordings to gain higher-resolution data, revealing fine-grained segregation of function within the auditory cortex.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalCurrent Biology·DateFeb 22, 2022
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Research reveals that the brain's electrical rhythms fluctuate between high precision and low precision states several times per second, affecting how relevant information is transmitted. Cross-frequency coupling enables selective attention by modulating the strength of different frequencies, while distinguishing between different type...
SourceDeutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ)/German Primate Center·JournalTrends in Neurosciences·DateFeb 22, 2022
Researchers studied how diverse neural network training datasets impact generalization. They found that data diversity is key to overcoming bias, but also degrade performance when neural networks are trained for multiple tasks simultaneously. The study highlights the importance of designing diverse and controlled datasets in machine le...
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateFeb 21, 2022
Researchers at UC San Diego's Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind discovered that fruit flies possess more sophisticated cognitive abilities than previously known. Using virtual reality and real-time brain imaging, they found attention, working memory, and conscious awareness-like capabilities in flies.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 16, 2022
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A new study published in Neurology found that people with mild traumatic brain injuries are more likely to have cognitive impairment and cognitive decline one year after their injury. Researchers also discovered a link between poor cognitive outcomes and other symptoms like anxiety and lower life satisfaction.
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateFeb 16, 2022
Researchers studied 100 babies' eye movements and brain activity to reveal that by 4 months, they can categorize objects into animate or inanimate groups. This ability emerges early, with refined categories appearing between 10-19 months.
SourceCNRS·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 16, 2022
Researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt recorded brain waves of bats to understand how they filter out essential signals from echolocation calls and communication signals. The study shows that rare sounds elicit stronger neuronal responses than frequent ones.
SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalEuropean Journal of Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 15, 2022
A team of researchers from MIT created a comprehensive atlas of cerebrovascular cells in human brain tissue, identifying 11 subtypes and their functions. The study reveals differences between healthy and diseased cells, potentially leading to new targets for treating Huntington's disease.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateFeb 15, 2022
A study tracking 425 patients post-COVID-19 found high prevalence of cognitive deficits, psychiatric impairments, and significant memory decline. Researchers observed no correlation between the severity of the disease or socio-economic factors with psychiatric alterations, suggesting a possible link to delayed inflammatory processes.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalGeneral Hospital Psychiatry·DateFeb 15, 2022
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Researchers will test the effectiveness of WeCAN, a group-based treatment designed to teach long-lasting management skills to individuals with traumatic brain injury and dementia. The study aims to identify behavioral, neuroimaging, and blood biomarkers that correlate with treatment efficacy.
Scientists demonstrate a definitive link between mitochondrial oxidative damage and cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease using a transgenic mouse model. The study found that Aβ1-42 aggregation in the hippocampus caused cognitive impairment, while oxidation led to mitochondrial dysfunction.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalBiomedicines·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 14, 2022
A new study on the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) has found that group-level scores lack significance on an individual level. The normative study recommends a higher cut-off score for SDMT to accurately assess changes over time and predict disease progression.
SourceKessler Foundation·JournalMultiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 14, 2022
A new study by Tohoku University researchers found that brain training with neurofeedback enhances cognitive functions, particularly episodic memory and working memory. The study, published in Brain Sciences, suggests that increased brain activity during training is key to unlocking its benefits.
SourceTohoku University·JournalBrain Sciences·DateFeb 13, 2022
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Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.
Researchers developed a user-centered virtual reality system to engage stroke survivors with spatial neglect in intensive therapy, showing promising results. The system uses head-mounted displays and hand-tracking technology to deliver standardized treatment in an engaging environment.
SourceKessler Foundation·JournalAnnals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 11, 2022
As people age, their brains allocate more space to accumulated knowledge, making memory retrieval challenging. However, this prior experience can also enhance creativity and decision-making skills.
SourceCell Press·JournalTrends in Cognitive Sciences·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 11, 2022
Researchers at Lancaster University have identified a genetic change that impacts insulin signaling and glucose metabolism in the brain, which may lead to effective drug treatments for autism. The study found that individuals with a specific DNA deletion are more likely to develop neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.
SourceLancaster University·JournalAutism Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 10, 2022
A Finnish twin study found that individuals with lower education are more susceptible to the negative effects of cardiovascular risk factors on late-life cognition. The study suggests that higher education can act as a cognitive reserve, helping to mitigate dementia risk.
SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalAge and Ageing·DateFeb 9, 2022
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have made a groundbreaking connection between the gut microbiome and cognitive decline in an animal model of Alzheimer's disease. Fecal implants induced significant behavioral and cognitive changes in mice, offering new avenues for treating or forestalling dementia.
SourceOregon Health & Science University·JournalFrontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 8, 2022
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A study from MIT and UC Berkeley found a relationship between Tsimane' individuals' counting ability and their success in matching tasks up to 25. The researchers suggest that representing exact quantities larger than four requires words for those numbers.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPsychological Science·DateFeb 8, 2022
Researchers at Osnabrück University observe chimpanzees applying insects to their own and others' wounds, sparking interest in potential anti-inflammatory or antiseptic properties. The team aims to investigate the social dimension of this behavior and its possible transmission through social learning.
SourceOsnabrück University·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 7, 2022
The study establishes a link between real-life creativity and semantic memory structure, predicting individual differences in brain functional connectivity. Participants' creative activities and achievements were found to be related to the efficiency of their semantic memory networks.
SourceInstitut du Cerveau (Paris Brain Institute)·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 4, 2022
Researchers are developing novel biomaterials to promote new blood vessel and axon formation after a stroke, aiming to improve neurological conditions. The project targets post-stroke immune response and aims to enhance the healing process.
Neurobiologists demonstrated that humans can unconsciously distinguish between even very similar sounds, but often don't recognize these differences. The study used EEG to measure brain responses to stimuli and found that the brain reacts differently to local and global irregularities in sound sequences.
SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalNeuropsychologia·DateFeb 3, 2022
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A study examining national data of adults aged 60 and older found that smoking is strongly linked to poor brain health, independent of other medical conditions. Smoking was associated with lower cognitive test scores in this population.
A study published in Science Advances reveals that individuals with less memory loss in old age tend to gain more knowledge, contrary to the previously assumed compensatory power of crystallized abilities. The findings suggest a strong dependency between changes in fluid and crystallized abilities.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Human Development·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 3, 2022
A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that women score higher on compassion-related items and self-reflection, whereas men score higher on cognitive-related items and emotional regulation. Both genders demonstrated an association with increased mental well-being and resilience.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalFrontiers in Psychology·DateFeb 3, 2022
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A study published in PLOS Medicine found that reducing air pollution exposure can slow cognitive decline in older women, with benefits seen across various demographics. The research followed 2,232 women for up to 20 years, revealing a significant association between improved air quality and reduced cognitive decline.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 3, 2022
Researchers found that participants who had a heart attack experienced significant cognitive decline several years later. The study suggests that managing risk factors to prevent a heart attack may also help slow cognitive decline.
A new study found that excess body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function in adults, including processing speed. The association remained even after adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors. Maintaining healthy weight and physical activity may help preserve cognitive function and prevent dementia.
SourceMcMaster University·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateFeb 1, 2022
New research from Technische Universität Dresden aims to improve treatment for developmental dyslexia by targeting sensory pathways. The 'ReDyslexia' project combines basic neuroscience understanding with neurostimulation techniques to enhance therapeutic approaches.
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A new study found that daily physical activity increases executive function performance in people aged 50-74, while decreased activity leads to lower cognitive performance. The correlation held even after adjusting for various co-morbidities.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalJMIR mhealth and uhealth·DateJan 31, 2022
The MIT team developed a computer model that can perform sound localization tasks as well as humans, and adapts to real-world environments. The model uses convolutional neural networks and was trained on over 400 sounds, including human voices and animal sounds.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Human Behaviour·DateJan 27, 2022
Researchers found that rewarding cognitive effort increases willingness to take on more challenging tasks, even without external reward. This challenges the notion that people inherently want to avoid challenging work, suggesting individual learning histories may play a role in shaping motivation.
SourceTechnische Universität Dresden·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 27, 2022
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Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
A virtual reality 'Shopping Task' has been developed to measure cognition and assess age-related decline. The study found that the immersive environment engaged key brain structures, including the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex.
SourceKing's College London·JournalJournal of Medical Internet Research·TypeObservational study·DateJan 26, 2022
New research reveals the brain's flexibility in multitasking while walking, improving stability and performance. The study uses a Mobile Brain/Body Imaging system to record brain activity while participants walk on a treadmill or perform cognitive tasks.
SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·JournalNeuroImage·DateJan 24, 2022
Researchers found that moderate aerobic cycling improved auditory verbal learning and processing speed, as well as increased volumes of the hippocampus and cerebellar cortex. The study suggests exercise interventions may be an attractive option for improving cognitive function in individuals with traumatic brain injury.
SourceKessler Foundation·JournalNeurocase·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJan 24, 2022
Young children and babies use saliva sharing as a cue to determine strong relationships and mutual obligations. Research found that babies expect people who share saliva to offer help when distressed, suggesting a vital skill for learning social relationships.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·TypeObservational study·DateJan 20, 2022
A study found that car owners place a higher value on green spaces in shared courtyards, with a twofold increase in attention to trees making the area 30% more attractive. This internal conflict highlights the need for architects and developers to prioritize green spaces in construction planning.
SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalUrban Forestry & Urban Greening·DateJan 20, 2022
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Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.
Researchers have created a compact and affordable device for recording brain activity, offering research-grade signal quality and customizable configuration. The device has the potential to help people with epilepsy detect impending seizures and those with limited mobility regain control over their limbs.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalExperimental Brain Research·DateJan 19, 2022
A landmark VA study found that prolonged exposure was statistically more effective than cognitive processing therapy in easing PTSD symptoms, with most Veterans showing meaningful improvement from both treatments. The researchers recommended shared decision-making between clinicians and patients to select their preferred treatment.
SourceVeterans Affairs Research Communications·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJan 19, 2022
Researchers aim to expand an existing spinal cord injury intervention to improve self-efficacy, coping, and well-being in individuals with multiple sclerosis. The study will conduct focus groups and a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of the adapted intervention.
A ketogenic diet has been shown to improve spatial memory and visual memory, lower brain inflammation indices, and cause less neuronal death in individuals with traumatic brain injuries. The diet may also slow down the rate of cellular aging, offering hope for those suffering from this condition.
SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 17, 2022
A new study demonstrates that playing a child-friendly action video game can improve reading skills, including speed, accuracy, and comprehension. Children who played the game showed significant long-term improvements in attentional control and literacy compared to those who played a coding game.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature Human Behaviour·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2022
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UC researchers received a $1.2 million grant to examine the impact of stress hormone receptors on cell degeneration in Parkinson's disease. The study aims to develop a new model that better replicates the progression of the disease, which may lead to treatments targeting stress hormone blockers or next-generation therapeutics.
Researchers at West Virginia University are investigating the link between chronic stress and Alzheimer's disease using animal models. They aim to understand how xanthine oxidase may sabotage brain blood vessels in Alzheimer's patients, and explore whether a medication can block this pathway to keep the brain healthy.
A team of researchers used neural network data to study grid cell activity in the brain, finding that collective neural activity is shaped like a torus, or doughnut. The study provides new insights into how large networks of neurons produce properties that cannot be inferred from individual cells.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 12, 2022
A new study published in Menopause journal reveals that severe depression and sexual dysfunction can impair a woman's cognitive skills, including orientation, registration, attention, recall, and language. The study suggests that these symptoms have a significant impact on women's overall cognitive performance.
SourceThe Menopause Society·JournalMenopause·TypeObservational study·DateJan 12, 2022
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.
A new study found that certain brain wave patterns during sleep can be used to diagnose dementia and other cognitive impairments. The study identified parameters for automated detection methods, which were linked to fluid intelligence and declined during early stages of dementia.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalSLEEP·DateJan 12, 2022
New research published in JNeurosci reveals that impaired cognition can be part of normal aging, rather than an early sign of Alzheimer's. Cognitively frail adults showed brain structure and activity similar to healthy controls, suggesting lifestyle factors like physical activity and education may play a role.
SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·TypeObservational study·DateJan 10, 2022
The locus coeruleus, a tiny cell structure in the brainstem, regulates our brain's sensitivity to relevant information. Noradrenaline, produced by the blue spot, modulates alpha oscillations, allowing us to focus attention.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Human Development·JournalTrends in Cognitive Sciences·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJan 7, 2022
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