#UCSF researchers identified the protein FTL1 as a significant driver of age-related cognitive decline in mice. Elevated FTL1 in older mice correlated with reduced neural connections and memory loss. Blocking FTL1 reversed these effects, suggesting new therapeutic avenues for

A study revealed that the synaptic protein #SNAP25 is essential for both the survival of sour-taste receptor cells (type III) and for the brain’s ability to detect sour flavors—highlighting its key role in sensory processing.

➡️ The Brain Learns from Rejection Recent research reveals that social rejection doesn’t just trigger emotional pain—it acts as a learning signal. Our brains process social slights to update internal models of trust and social preference, an evolutionary mechanism likely tied

➡️ First-Time Fathers Show Unique Brain Responses A new study shows that first-time fathers exhibit heightened neural responses to their own babies. These brain regions are closely tied to social and emotional processing, and the response intensity is correlated with bonding

➡️ #Music Enhances Memory Through Emotional Arousal Research published on August 20 finds that playing music after studying can significantly sharpen memory. The effect varies by the music’s emotional arousal—some tunes enhance specific detailed recall, while others boost

#ElonMusk’s post suggests #AI could outpace the human limbic system our emotional core by 2025, aligning with his 2020 prediction to the #NewYorkTimes that #AI would surpass human intelligence this year, a claim supported by ongoing advancements in neural networks like those

➡️ Brain Regulates Blood #Sugar During Sleep A new study has uncovered that the brain remains actively involved in stabilizing blood #glucose during normal daily life not just in emergencies. Researchers pinpointed #VMHCckbr #neurons in the hypothalamus that help regulate

➡️ Neurofeedback Training Enhances Empathy in Autistic Youth A randomized controlled trial explored the effectiveness of slow cortical potential neurofeedback targeting prefrontal brain regions in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Promising results suggest

➡️ #Brain Circuit Controlling Mood Identified in Primates Researchers have identified area 46 in the dorsolateral prefrontal #cortex of marmosets as a crucial regulator of mood. When this region was temporarily deactivated, subjects displayed reduced reward interest and

➡️ Connecting #Neural Progenitor Cells to Human Disorders A computational-biological approach has mapped #neural progenitor cells and linked them to various human #neurological conditions. This analysis reinforces the regenerative potential of the adult brain and opens new

➡️ Early Treatment with Risdiplam Shows Promise for SMA A Phase II study reveals that treating #infants with #presymptomatic spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) using risdiplam as early as 16 days old leads to better survival rates and functional outcomes at 12 and 24 months compared

➡️ #Genetic Map of Adult Brain’s New #Neuron Sources Researchers have decoded the #genetic blueprint of #neural stem and progenitor cells (NPCs) in the adult brain identifying 129 NPC-specific genes, 25 of which are already associated with neurological disorders, and 15 that

Researchers have pinpointed seven blood metabolites linked to excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), a condition affecting about one in three #Americans. Notably, higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids were associated with lower risk, suggesting dietary and hormonal