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Study Uncovers Brain Areas Tied to Political Intensity
Political passion, often influenced by a range of factors such as education and environment, may also have a neurological basis. A recent study published in the journal Brain has pinpointed specific brain networks that regulate the fervor of political engagement. Led by Northwestern University and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the research offers a new perspective…
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New UCR Study Advises Pregnant Women to Avoid Mentholated E-Cigarettes
As vaping gains popularity, a critical gap in understanding its impact on pregnancy persists. New research from the University of California, Riverside has unveiled alarming evidence about menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes posing potential risks to unborn babies. Published in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine, the study leveraged human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) to investigate the effects of…
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Lupus-Related Antibody Offers New Hope for Hard-to-Treat Cancers
In a groundbreaking study, Yale University scientists have identified a promising new way to activate immune responses against certain difficult-to-treat tumors. The research, published in Science Signaling, reveals that a lupus-related antibody can infiltrate “cold” tumors, which typically evade the immune system, and activate an immune response. “It turns out when this antibody gets into…
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Postpartum Mothers Prefer Cooler Temperatures Due to Brain Changes, Study Finds
In an innovative breakthrough, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have unearthed significant findings regarding postpartum females’ temperature preferences, linking them to specific brain changes. The study, published in the journal Molecular Metabolism, suggests that postpartum female mice prefer cooler environments due to alterations in the neurons of the preoptic area, a…
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New Study Uncovers Why Obesity Removes the Pleasure of Eating
A study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has revealed a surprising brain mechanism behind why people with obesity may experience less pleasure from eating. This discovery offers new insights into how chronic high-fat diets affect the brain and opens exciting pathways for obesity treatments. The study, published in the journal Nature,…
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Why COVID-19 Triggers Autoimmune Diseases: New Study
In an inspiring leap towards understanding and combating COVID-induced autoimmune diseases, researchers at the University of Utah Health have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify viral components of COVID-19 that potentially trigger such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. Using cutting-edge data analysis techniques, the study pinpoints specific…
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Ancient Neurohormone Linked to Appetite Control Discovered in Starfish
A breakthrough discovery led by biologists at Queen Mary University of London has unveiled that a neurohormone, known for controlling appetite in humans, has origins tracing back over half a billion years. This research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, reveals that bombesin — a neurohormone significant for signaling satiety…
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Study Reveals Uncertainty In Pain Expectations Intensifies Perceived Pain
A new study by researchers at Aarhus University, published in the journal Science Advances, has revealed that uncertainty plays a crucial role in how we perceive pain, potentially making it worse. This finding challenges the existing belief that expectation alone shapes pain experience and could have significant implications for pain management. “Our results show that…
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Dopamine’s Unexpected Role in Memory Devaluation Unveiled by MSU Study
New research from Michigan State University, published in the journal Communications Biology, has shed light on the complex role of dopamine in the brain, revealing its involvement in diminishing the value of reward-related memories. This discovery challenges long-standing theories about dopamine’s functions and opens new pathways for understanding and potentially treating a variety of neuropsychiatric…
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New Study Unveils Link Between Food Insecurity and Heart Disease
Young adults grappling with food insecurity today could encounter serious heart problems tomorrow. A new study by Northwestern Medicine has found a striking 41% increase in the risk of developing heart disease among individuals who struggled to afford nutritious food in their early 30s to mid-40s. The study, published today in JAMA Cardiology, underscores a…
