Research news this hour:

  • HKUST Partners to Bridge Research, Technology and Talent May 14, 2024 7:52 am OpenGov Asia The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Beijing Tiantan Hospital of the Capital Medical University (Beijing Tiantan Hospital), working to advance medical research and clinical practice through the integration of cutting-edge …
  • Latest Advancements: Treating Challenging-to-Treat Depression May 14, 2024 7:29 am Psychiatric Times - New Jersey In this episode of PsychPearls, Michael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, Associate Director of Interventional Psychiatry at DENT Neurologic Institute, and Patricia Cabrera, MD, Group Medical Director for Mood at Johnson & Johnson, discuss the prevalence and burden …
  • State Law Names TGH Behavioral Health Hospital One of First Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals in Florida May 14, 2024 7:14 am The Dispatch - North Carolina TGH Behavioral Health Hospital to expand access to world-class care and strengthen health care workforce to meet growing demand. TAMPA, Fla., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and University of South Florida (USF) celebrated …
  • Interview: An Insider’s Look at “Psychedelics, Inc.” May 14, 2024 5:10 am Investing Daily - Virginia “Timothy Leary’s dead No, no, no, no, he’s outside, looking in…” Those lyrics are from the 1968 song Legend of a Mind (1968), an ode to LSD sung by The Moody Blues. The late Harvard psychologist Timothy Leary was the father of the psychedelics movement of …
  • Sleep does not clear brain of toxins but exercise does, study finds May 14, 2024 4:39 am PerthNow Setting an early alarm to go and work out at the gym may be better for your brain than a lie-in, it has emerged. It has long been thought the brain uses sleep to flush out toxins and get rid of damaging molecules. But a study now suggests the opposite may …
  • Harvard and Google Neuroscience Breakthrough: Intricately Detailed 1,400 Terabyte 3D Brain Map May 14, 2024 4:00 am SciTechDaily By Anne J. Manning, Harvard University May 13, 2024 Six layers of excitatory neurons color-coded by depth. Credit: Google Research and Lichtman Lab A collaborative effort between Harvard and Google has led to a breakthrough in brain science, producing an …
  • From the “Junk DNA” Files: Can “Degraded” LINE Elements Still Be Functional? May 14, 2024 3:08 am Evolution News & Science Today - Washington Photo credit: Sangharsh Lohakare via Unsplash. On May 2, Casey Luskin had an online debate with Professor Daniel Stern Cardinale, an evolutionary biologist at Rutgers University. Dr. Stern Cardinale is also a YouTuber going by the name “Dr. Dan.” The …
  • New research challenges widespread beliefs about why we're attracted to certain voices May 14, 2024 1:34 am Newswise Newswise —  New insights into how people perceive the human voice are challenging beliefs about which voices we find attractive. Previous studies have linked vocal averageness and attractiveness, finding that the more average a voice sounds, the higher it …
  • Mount Sinai study identifies genetic link between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson’s disease May 14, 2024 12:15 am Bioengineer.org [New York, NY, May 13, 2024] — Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made a significant discovery, identifying genetic connections between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Published in Genome Medicine …
  • Derms Reveal 12 Ways to Get Rid of Nail Ridges May 13, 2024 11:10 pm Prevention It’s tempting to cover up the ridges in your fingernails with an at-home manicure or a fresh set of acrylics, but hiding the issue won’t solve it. After all, your hands reveal a lot about your health—nails included. While there are many reasons for …
  • Naming Scents: How Labels Shape Our Perception of Odors May 13, 2024 10:42 pm Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: New research reveals that the names we assign to odors can significantly influence how we perceive them. In a study utilizing ultrahigh-field functional MRI technology, participants rated identical odors as more dissimilar when they were given …
  • Does Revenge Taste Sweet? New Study Challenges Assumptions May 13, 2024 10:42 pm Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: A new study explores the complex moral landscape of revenge, revealing that people’s reactions to revenge vary significantly based on the emotions displayed by the avenger. Conducted across four surveys involving Polish students and American …
  • tRNA Fragments Linked to Alzheimer’s May 13, 2024 10:42 pm Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: A new study identifies a crucial factor in brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease—the accumulation of Glu-5’tsRNA-CTC in neuron mitochondria. This small RNA fragment disrupts mitochondrial protein synthesis and cristae structure, accelerating …
  • Weight training strengthens more than muscles — it also pumps up the brain, study says May 13, 2024 9:57 pm New York Post Pumping iron has some surprising health benefits. A study, recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that resistance training — such as weight training — strengthens muscles throughout the body, as well as the brain. These types …
  • BLUsH Detects Bioluminescence Deep in the Brain Using MRI May 13, 2024 9:09 pm Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News -New York Scientists can label cells with bioluminescent probes—proteins that glow—making it possible to track the growth of a tumor, or measure changes in gene expression that occur as cells differentiate. While this technique works well in cells and some tissues …
  • Why Some Memories Stick May 13, 2024 8:54 pm Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: Researchers developed a computational model revealing why certain experiences become memorable while others are forgotten. Their study suggests that our brains are more likely to remember experiences that are difficult to explain or interpret. …
  • Exercise Warps Time Perception May 13, 2024 8:54 pm Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: People perceive time as moving slower when they are exercising compared to resting or post-exercise. The research involved participants undergoing a time perception task during different cycling conditions, including solo and competitive scenarios …
  • High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Youth Psychosis May 13, 2024 8:54 pm Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: Young individuals who use high-potency cannabis between ages 16 and 18 are twice as likely to experience psychosis by their mid-twenties compared to those who use lower-potency strains. This research utilized data from the Children of the 90s …
  • Psilocybin Shows Promise in Anorexia Treatment May 13, 2024 8:54 pm Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: A new study highlights the potential of psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, as a treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN), a psychiatric disorder with one of the highest mortality rates. The research demonstrated that psilocybin enhances cognitive …
  • Martinez: Protesters bring reminders of Israel-Hamas war May 13, 2024 8:49 pm Daily Independent - Arizona By Ruben Martinez | Tolleson The recent remarks from President Joseph Biden on colleges protesters seem more than good enough. After all, he supports the rule of law and condemns the clearly commendable, like antisemitism and violence wrecking institutions …