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Researchers have developed ultra-flexible brain probes that can precisely record neural activity without causing tissue damage. This breakthrough technology could lead to improved treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders by enabling long-term, high-quality brain monitoring.

A meta-analysis found a strong association between higher TyG index levels and increased risk of cognitive decline, particularly in younger adults, men, and Asian populations, suggesting its potential as a useful marker for cognitive health monitoring.

Controlled fear experiences, like haunted houses and horror films, trigger adrenaline, offering a safe thrill while boosting dopamine. They reduce anxiety, strengthen social bonds, and help people build resilience by mentally preparing for real-life threats and challenges.

New research suggests trust in the federal government significantly influences Republicans' support for gun control, while partisanship plays a stronger role than political ideology in shaping Americans' views on gun reform.

Patients with OCD have significantly smaller pineal glands compared to healthy individuals, suggesting a potential link between pineal gland size, circadian regulation, and OCD. This may open new avenues for understanding and treating the disorder.

A recent study found that four weeks of bright light therapy significantly increased the volume of the left hippocampal dentate gyrus in patients with mood disorders, correlating with improved mood and reduced depressive symptoms

Neurons in the hippocampus, known as "concept cells," respond to both specific nouns and pronouns that refer to those nouns, suggesting these cells help link and update concepts during language comprehension.

New research has found that living in and identifying with rural areas are linked to lower trust in the federal government. This highlights an enduring urban-rural divide.

Researchers developed an 8-channel neural stimulation chip with 98% power efficiency and advanced charge-balancing, delivering safer, more efficient neural modulation. It successfully stimulated nerves in animal tests, offering potential improvements in treating neurological conditions and brain-machine interfaces.

Researchers developed a new AI model that detects hate speech more accurately across platforms. The model found that right-wing figures posted significantly more hate speech and abusive content than left-wing figures, highlighting a political divide in online harmful behavior.

Childhood exposure to blue spaces is linked to greater nature connectedness in adulthood, leading to more frequent nature visits and increased pro-environmental behaviors

A recent study suggests that prenatal exposure to BPA may increase autism risk in boys with low aromatase enzyme activity, possibly through estrogen-related brain changes. However, it does not confirm BPA as a direct cause of autism.

Higher cortisol levels in new mothers are associated with reduced brain activity when hearing their babies cry and more intrusive caregiving behaviors, highlighting potential links between stress and parenting responses during the postpartum period.

Recent research found that DMT-induced mystical experiences are linked to a rare balance between stress and relaxation systems in the body, which predicts spiritual insights during the experience and improved well-being two weeks later.

Daily energy drink consumption among students is linked to shorter sleep duration, poorer sleep quality, and increased insomnia symptoms compared to those who rarely or never consume energy drinks.