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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:04:38 +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/neurobiology/ 32 32 66008408 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/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/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/als-ftd-vulnerable-neurons-tdp43-30301/ https://neurosciencenews.com/als-ftd-vulnerable-neurons-tdp43-30301/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:38:57 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115386 New research reveals five specific types of neurons that are the primary targets of ALS and FTD, paving the way for cell-specific therapies.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/als-ftd-vulnerable-neurons-tdp43-30301/feed/ 0 115386 https://neurosciencenews.com/gnawing-dopamine-reward-circuit-30281/ https://neurosciencenews.com/gnawing-dopamine-reward-circuit-30281/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:53:13 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115315 New research reveals that gnawing isn't just a reflex—it’s a brain-rewarded behavior that keeps jaws aligned and pleasure centers firing.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/gnawing-dopamine-reward-circuit-30281/feed/ 0 115315 https://neurosciencenews.com/fitness-levels-bdnf-brain-boost-30279/ https://neurosciencenews.com/fitness-levels-bdnf-brain-boost-30279/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:26:22 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115306 New research suggests that improving your aerobic fitness (VO2 Max) actually trains your brain to produce higher levels of the neuroprotective protein BDNF after exercise.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/fitness-levels-bdnf-brain-boost-30279/feed/ 0 115306 https://neurosciencenews.com/long-read-sequencing-autism-genetics-30277/ https://neurosciencenews.com/long-read-sequencing-autism-genetics-30277/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:03:55 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115301 Scientists use a new "long-read" technology to find the hidden genetic mutations behind autism that traditional tests missed.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/long-read-sequencing-autism-genetics-30277/feed/ 0 115301 https://neurosciencenews.com/exercise-brain-ripples-memory-302712/ https://neurosciencenews.com/exercise-brain-ripples-memory-302712/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:56:51 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115281 Scientists have finally seen "memory ripples" in the human brain sparked by just 20 minutes of exercise.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/exercise-brain-ripples-memory-302712/feed/ 0 115281 https://neurosciencenews.com/moth-migration-magnetic-visual-30269/ https://neurosciencenews.com/moth-migration-magnetic-visual-30269/#respond Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:20:30 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115273 Scientists discover that fall armyworms use a sophisticated internal compass to integrate magnetic fields and visual landmarks for long-distance travel.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/moth-migration-magnetic-visual-30269/feed/ 0 115273 https://neurosciencenews.com/cocaine-brain-rewiring-deltafosb-30246/ https://neurosciencenews.com/cocaine-brain-rewiring-deltafosb-30246/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:36:15 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115190 New research reveals how a single protein acts as a genetic switch, hijacking the brain's memory center to fuel cocaine addiction.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/cocaine-brain-rewiring-deltafosb-30246/feed/ 0 115190