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Scientists discovered how a naturally occurring hormone called FGF21 reverses obesity in mice by speeding up metabolism instead of suppressing hunger. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for weight loss and liver disease with fewer side effects.
Researchers discovered how a natural hormone melts away obesity in mice by turbocharging metabolism, not reducing hunger. This breakthrough could lead to weight loss treatments without the downsides of current drugs.
Scientists discovered a simple visual trick that helps people remember their childhoods more vividly. By showing adults a younger version of their own face moving in sync with them, researchers helped unlock rich, detailed memories from early life.
Scientists discovered a tiny brain region that drives high blood pressure in people who don't respond to medication. Better yet, they've already found a promising way to treat it.
Scientists discovered that autism and ADHD may share the same biological roots, with symptom severity mattering more than diagnostic labels. The breakthrough could transform how we understand and treat neurodevelopmental conditions in children.
A cognitive scientist reveals practical techniques to overcome distraction and rebuild your ability to concentrate. The good news? You can retrain your brain with simple environmental changes.
A groundbreaking study shows that adding robotic-guided magnetic brain stimulation to therapy dramatically reduced combat PTSD symptoms in 85% of military personnel and veterans. The treatment could help up to 500,000 service members suffering from this debilitating condition.
Scientists are using tiny lab-grown brain models called organoids to solve mysteries about how our incredible brains develop. These breakthrough tools could lead to new treatments for autism, schizophrenia, and other brain conditions.
Scientists at MIT identified a gene mutation that causes the brain to get stuck on outdated beliefs and successfully reversed the effect in mice. The discovery opens promising new treatment paths for cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia patients.
Researchers analyzed over 500 brain scans and discovered a common "neural fingerprint" across LSD, psilocybin, and three other psychedelics. This breakthrough could strengthen clinical trials testing these substances for depression and PTSD.
Your brain's fullness signal doesn't come from neurons alone. Researchers discovered that support cells called astrocytes play a starring role in telling you when to stop eating.
Michigan State researchers discovered a protein that rewires the brain during cocaine use, explaining why quitting is so hard. This breakthrough could lead to the first FDA-approved medication for cocaine addiction.
Scientists discovered that a childhood spent with Pokémon actually changed how our brains are organized, offering a rare window into how shared experiences shape neural development. The beloved franchise has become an unexpected gift to neuroscience research. ##
Researchers created Hektor, a tickle robot that's helping solve age-old questions about why humans are ticklish and what it reveals about our brains. The playful experiments could lead to breakthroughs in understanding autism, schizophrenia, and how we process touch.
Cursive handwriting is making a comeback in American classrooms after years of decline. More than half of US states now require or encourage teaching this old-fashioned skill, and science shows it might be better for young brains than typing.
More than 100 student volunteers transformed Brown University's Sayles Hall into a playground of brain science, where Rhode Island families watched neurons in action and guided nerve fibers through mazes. For over a decade, this free event has made complex neuroscience accessible to curious learners of all ages.
Scientists found that brain cells in young people with depression work overtime when resting but can't keep up under stress. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments for millions struggling with the condition.
Researchers have created the first sex-specific brain map showing where popular weight-loss drugs like semaglutide work differently in females versus males. This breakthrough could explain why women often respond better to these treatments and pave the way for more personalized medicine.
Researchers discovered how a common brain molecule called nitric oxide can trigger a chain reaction that pushes brain cells into overdrive in some forms of autism. The best part? When they blocked this specific step, brain activity returned to healthier levels.
Eight percent of Americans now listen to audiobooks daily, up from just 3% in 2016, transforming how millions consume stories during commutes, travels, and late-night routines. While some debate whether it "counts" as reading, experts say both formats light up the brain's comprehension centers in remarkably similar ways.
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