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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:31:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/neuroscience/ 32 32 66008408 https://neurosciencenews.com/munc13-working-memory-synapse-30331/ https://neurosciencenews.com/munc13-working-memory-synapse-30331/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:31:39 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115496 New research identifies Munc13-1 as the key protein that allows synapses to "bulk up" during activity, a process essential for holding onto daily information.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/munc13-working-memory-synapse-30331/feed/ 0 115496 https://neurosciencenews.com/eye-closure-hearing-noise-30330/ https://neurosciencenews.com/eye-closure-hearing-noise-30330/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:53:25 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115492 New research reveals that closing your eyes in a noisy room actually triggers a brain state that filters out the sounds you're trying to catch.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/eye-closure-hearing-noise-30330/feed/ 0 115492 https://neurosciencenews.com/gene-expression-neurotransmission-30329/ https://neurosciencenews.com/gene-expression-neurotransmission-30329/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:04:34 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115488 New research identifies the specific "genetic software" that drives real-time neurotransmission in living humans, offering a new frontier for psychiatric treatment.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/gene-expression-neurotransmission-30329/feed/ 0 115488 https://neurosciencenews.com/glymphatic-system-psychosis-schizophrenia-30328/ https://neurosciencenews.com/glymphatic-system-psychosis-schizophrenia-30328/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:35:59 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115484 New research reveals that an impaired brain-drainage system in childhood may be the hidden trigger for the onset of schizophrenia in early adulthood.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/glymphatic-system-psychosis-schizophrenia-30328/feed/ 0 115484 https://neurosciencenews.com/cocktail-party-problem-attention-30327/ https://neurosciencenews.com/cocktail-party-problem-attention-30327/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:42:22 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115480 Researchers use computational models to prove that the brain solves the cocktail party problem through a simple but powerful neural "boost."]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/cocktail-party-problem-attention-30327/feed/ 0 115480 https://neurosciencenews.com/auditory-fear-pathway-human-brain-30326/ https://neurosciencenews.com/auditory-fear-pathway-human-brain-30326/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:27:39 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115476 A new study reveals the auditory shortcut that allows the human brain to process and respond to "scary" sounds before we even realize we've heard them.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/auditory-fear-pathway-human-brain-30326/feed/ 0 115476 https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-computer-interface-typing-paralysis-30325/ https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-computer-interface-typing-paralysis-30325/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:13:45 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115472 A new brain-computer interface translates attempted finger movements into text, allowing individuals with paralysis to type with near-human accuracy.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-computer-interface-typing-paralysis-30325/feed/ 0 115472 https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-attention-sleep-activity-30324/ https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-attention-sleep-activity-30324/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:36:39 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115468 New research identifies "local sleep" as the hidden brain mechanism causing attention lapses and slower reaction times in adults with ADHD. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-attention-sleep-activity-30324/feed/ 0 115468 https://neurosciencenews.com/plastic-waste-parkinsons-ldopa-30323/ https://neurosciencenews.com/plastic-waste-parkinsons-ldopa-30323/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:21:12 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115464 Researchers have successfully turned discarded plastic bottles into L-DOPA, proving that plastic waste is a valuable resource for human health.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/plastic-waste-parkinsons-ldopa-30323/feed/ 0 115464 https://neurosciencenews.com/acetylcholine-serotonin-striatum-ocd-30322/ https://neurosciencenews.com/acetylcholine-serotonin-striatum-ocd-30322/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:27:15 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115460 New research reveals how acetylcholine hijacks the serotonin system, potentially causing the chemical "overdrive" seen in OCD and depression.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/acetylcholine-serotonin-striatum-ocd-30322/feed/ 0 115460 https://neurosciencenews.com/neurology-spiritual-care-30321/ https://neurosciencenews.com/neurology-spiritual-care-30321/#respond Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:43:17 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115454 New research highlights why addressing spiritual and existential concerns is vital for patients facing the identity-stripping effects of neurological disease.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/neurology-spiritual-care-30321/feed/ 0 115454 https://neurosciencenews.com/osa-insomnia-hypnotics-safety-30320/ https://neurosciencenews.com/osa-insomnia-hypnotics-safety-30320/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:05:44 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115450 New research identifies which insomnia medications protect the breath while promoting rest, debunking long-held fears about "sleep-inducing" drugs.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/osa-insomnia-hypnotics-safety-30320/feed/ 0 115450