[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @NeuroscienceNew Neuroscience News Neuroscience News posts on X about neural, brains, women, probiotics the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and 1482 posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours. ### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::32302688/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXX -XX% - X Month XXXXXXX +135% - X Months XXXXXXXXX -XX% - X Year XXXXXXXXX +27% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::32302688/posts_active)  - X Months XXX -XX% - X Year XXX +35% ### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::32302688/followers)  - X Week XXXXXXX -X% - X Month XXXXXXX +0.28% - X Months XXXXXXX +3.70% - X Year XXXXXXX +9.90% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::32302688/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::32302688/influence) --- **Social category influence** [stocks](/list/stocks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) **Social topic influence** [neural](/topic/neural), [brains](/topic/brains) #69, [women](/topic/women), [probiotics](/topic/probiotics), [signals](/topic/signals), [otc](/topic/otc), [networks](/topic/networks), [aic](/topic/aic), [dopamine](/topic/dopamine), [events](/topic/events) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::32302688/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "Photoreceptor degeneration induces homeostatic rewiring of rod bipolar cells by A.P. Sampath et al. Current Biology"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1942287053955190835) 2025-07-07 18:18:14 UTC 504.1K followers, 2025 engagements "Why Your Baby Cries: Its Largely Written in Their Genes A new twin study shows that how much an infant cries is primarily driven by genetics rather than parenting or environment. Researchers followed 1000 twin pairs and found that at X months old genetics explained about XX% of crying behavior rising to XX% by X months. This suggests parents have limited influence over how much their baby cries which may help reduce feelings of guilt or inadequacy. In contrast night wakings and the time it takes for infants to settle were more influenced by environmental factors. These findings highlight that"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1942331743777816668) 2025-07-07 21:15:49 UTC 504.2K followers, 60.1K engagements "Oxytocin Protects Mood During Sleep Loss New research suggests oxytocin known as the love hormone may help protect womens mood during reproductive transitions marked by hormonal shifts and disrupted sleep. Researchers studied healthy premenopausal women under both natural and suppressed estrogen states and simulated sleep fragmentation similar to postpartum or menopause. They found women with higher oxytocin levels before sleep loss experienced less mood disturbance afterward indicating a potential protective role. Oxytocin levels also rose in response to sleep disruption possibly as a"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1944494551206629392) 2025-07-13 20:30:02 UTC 504.2K followers, 5232 engagements "Later-Born Neurons Mature Faster to Keep Networks in Balance The brains balance between excitatory and inhibitory neurons is vital for healthy function yet how this balance is maintained during development was unclear. New research shows that inhibitory neurons born later mature more quickly than earlier ones ensuring they are ready to integrate into neural circuits on time. This catch-up process is driven by changes in the chromatin landscape which alters DNA accessibility and gene expression in precursor cells. Without this adjustment neural networks risk imbalance with some neurons forming"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1942683909080150100) 2025-07-08 20:35:11 UTC 504.1K followers, 4210 engagements "Cancer Drug Shows Promise In Treating AMD Vision Loss Researchers have discovered that a cancer drug originally developed for tumors could help prevent blindness. PRL3-zumab developed at A*STAR was shown in pre-clinical studies to reduce leakage from damaged blood vessels in the eye a key cause of vision loss in wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Unlike current therapies requiring frequent risky eye injections PRL3-zumab can be administered intravenously and showed an XX% greater reduction in leakage. The intravenous method also maintained therapeutic levels in the"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1944851900958171354) 2025-07-14 20:10:01 UTC 504.2K followers, 3605 engagements "Neurons can do more than we thought they store their own emergency fuel. New research reveals neurons use glycogen reserves to power through oxygen loss or stress a discovery that could help fight stroke and neurodegenerative diseases"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945962938285654391) 2025-07-17 21:44:53 UTC 504.2K followers, XXX engagements "Do Supplements Work for Depression Some Do Study Says A large-scale review of XXX clinical trials assessed XX over-the-counter (OTC) products for depression ranging from well-known remedies like St Johns Wort to lesser-known options. While St Johns Wort saffron probiotics and vitamin D showed the strongest evidence of benefit omega-3s had mixed results. Emerging evidence suggests that folic acid lavender zinc and lemon balm could also help though more research is needed. Many other popular supplements lacked sufficient data or showed inconsistent findings. Importantly very few safety concerns"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945579300163350664) 2025-07-16 20:20:26 UTC 504.2K followers, 4819 engagements "Weekly Injection Could Revolutionize Parkinsons Treatment A new biodegradable weekly injection could transform Parkinsons care by delivering steady doses of levodopa and carbidopa over seven days. Developed by researchers this innovation reduces the burden of taking multiple pills daily which can be especially challenging for older patients. Laboratory tests showed the gel safely released over XX% of levodopa and XX% of carbidopa within a week. The injectable uses FDA-approved biodegradable polymers and can be administered easily with a fine needle. Researchers believe it will improve symptom"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1944490599597437299) 2025-07-13 20:14:20 UTC 504.2K followers, 9569 engagements "Friendship Synchronizes Brains A new study shows that friendships go deeper than shared interests they actually align how our brains respond to the world. Researchers found that close friends rate products more similarly than strangers and this similarity strengthens as friendships grow. Neuroimaging revealed synchronized brain activity between friends when watching advertisements particularly in areas tied to memory social judgment and rewards. This suggests that social bonds shape not just behavior but also underlying neural processes. Intriguingly brain activity patterns could even predict"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1944841056723365925) 2025-07-14 19:26:55 UTC 504.2K followers, 26.9K engagements "How the brain shifts between external and internal attention by Anna C.Nobre et al. Neuron"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945942692837388565) 2025-07-17 20:24:26 UTC 504.2K followers, 2230 engagements "Your Brain Registers Others Feelings Even When You Don't A groundbreaking study uncovers how the brain encodes social understanding at two levels: what others intend to express and how we perceive it. Using fMRI scans of observers rating emotional stories researchers trained models to predict both the speakers self-reported feelings and the observers inferences. These neural signatures were distinct but coexisted in the observers brain even when inferences were inaccurate. Interestingly the intended emotion could still be decoded from brain activity despite misinterpretation. Moreover the"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945572538731377094) 2025-07-16 19:53:34 UTC 504.2K followers, 21.2K engagements "Human herpes viruses are associated with steeper age-dependent increases of serum biomarkers for dementia in cognitively unimpaired women by Lisa M. James et al. Scientific Reports"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945594019406315954) 2025-07-16 21:18:56 UTC 504.2K followers, 2512 engagements "Common Pain Medication Linked to Cognitive Decline Risk A large U.S. medical records study found that adults prescribed gabapentin for chronic low back pain face significantly increased risks of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) over XX years. Patients who received six or more prescriptions were XX% more likely to develop dementia and XX% more likely to develop MCI than those not taking the drug. The risks were particularly pronounced among younger adults aged 3564 who showed more than double the likelihood of cognitive decline. Risk also increased with more frequent prescriptions"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943734131797405787) 2025-07-11 18:08:24 UTC 504.2K followers, 35.3K engagements "Temporal control of progenitor competence shapes maturation in GABAergic neuron development in mice by Christian Mayer et al. Nature Neuroscience"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1942684861111947324) 2025-07-08 20:38:58 UTC 504.1K followers, 2478 engagements "Key Facts: X - Backup Fuel Found: Neurons use stored glycogen to maintain activity under stress. X - Key Mechanism Identified: Enzyme PYGL-1 enables glycogen breakdown in stressed neurons. X - Broad Implications: May inform therapies for energy-related brain disorders"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945963404067295292) 2025-07-17 21:46:44 UTC 504.2K followers, XXX engagements "Retinal Cells Rewire to Preserve Vision in Degenerative Eye Disease Researchers have discovered that the retina adapts to vision loss in retinitis pigmentosa by rewiring its neural circuits. In mouse models of the disease rod bipolar cells which normally receive signals from rods began connecting to cones instead when rod cells degenerated. This rewiring preserved daytime light sensitivity despite the progressive death of rod cells. Importantly the process only occurred when rods actually died not simply when they stopped functioning. These findings show the retina employs different"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1942285772381397224) 2025-07-07 18:13:08 UTC 504.1K followers, 3830 engagements "How the Brain Selects Between Perception and Memory Everyday behavior depends on the brains ability to shift attention seamlessly between external sensory inputs and internal mental representations. External attention helps us select and prioritize incoming stimuli while internal attention guides memory plans and imagination. Both rely on overlapping frontoparietal networks though internal attention uniquely engages additional prefrontal regions. Research shows these shifts incur measurable behavioral costs hinting at underlying neural bottlenecks or competition. Yet spatial attention"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945941682911903826) 2025-07-17 20:20:25 UTC 504.2K followers, 8980 engagements "Overactive Anterior Insula May Fuel Anxiety and Depression The anterior insular cortex (AIC) is a brain region that integrates emotional and cognitive signals and its hyperactivity is a hallmark of anxiety and depression. Researchers found that higher baseline glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the AIC were associated with a transdiagnostic general psychopathology score reflecting shared symptoms of anxiety and depression. This link was fully mediated by error sensitivity a tendency to overestimate mistakes during learning tasks. Functional spectroscopy also revealed that AIC Glx levels"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945934729527656666) 2025-07-17 19:52:47 UTC 504.2K followers, 3345 engagements "Neural signatures of emotional intent and inference align during social consensus by Marianne C. Reddan et al. Nature Communications"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945573087157625171) 2025-07-16 19:55:45 UTC 504.2K followers, 2640 engagements "Dopamine Acts Locally Not Globally Dopamine isnt just a flood of feel-good signals it delivers targeted precise messages in the brain. New research reveals its pinpoint accuracy offering hope for better treatments of dopamine-related disorders"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943389228546576439) 2025-07-10 19:17:53 UTC 504.1K followers, 1591 engagements "Anterior insular cortex glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels predict general psychopathology via heightened error sensitivity by Bumseok Jeong et al. Frontiers in Neuroscience"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945935345347854824) 2025-07-17 19:55:14 UTC 504.2K followers, 2025 engagements "One Neuron Two Behaviors Researchers discovered that a single neuron in fruit flies can control two distinct behaviors when detecting the smell of rotting fruit. The neuron sends the same electrical signal to two different downstream neurons which then generate different responses. One pathway helps the fly maintain direction toward the odor source while the other adjusts the flys walking speed as the smell intensifies. This multifunctional signaling demonstrates how compact neural circuits can encode complex behaviors. The findings challenge the idea that each neuron serves a single purpose."  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1942661034680148330) 2025-07-08 19:04:18 UTC 504.2K followers, 8250 engagements "Key facts: X - 400+ Neuron Types: Lab-grown neurons now reflect the vast diversity of the human brain. X - Improved Models: Enables more accurate study of diseases like Alzheimers and schizophrenia. X - Future Goal: Isolate specific neuron types for targeted therapies and research"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943379914771530008) 2025-07-10 18:40:52 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements "Common Sweetener May Raise Stroke Risk by Altering Brain Cells New research links erythritol a common sugar substitute to brain blood vessel damage and higher stroke risk. Even moderate intake impaired clot-busting and vessel function in lab studies"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1944835079810727969) 2025-07-14 19:03:10 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements "New research shows that elevated glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the anterior insular cortex (AIC) make people more sensitive to mistakes and more prone to anxiety and depression. Using functional magnetic resonance spectroscopy and reinforcement learning tasks scientists found that high AIC Glx predicted both a general internalizing symptom score and heightened error sensitivity which mediated this relationship"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945934979034218929) 2025-07-17 19:53:47 UTC 504.2K followers, XXX engagements "Psilocybin Shows Promise as Anti-Aging Therapy Psilocybin the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms has been shown to significantly delay aging in both human cells and live animal models. Researchers reported a XX% increase in the lifespan of human skin and lung cells treated with psilocin alongside a XX% survival boost in aged mice. Treated mice not only lived longer but also exhibited healthier coats and fewer signs of aging. The study links these effects to reduced oxidative stress preserved telomere length and enhanced DNA repair. This suggests psilocybin could one day become a novel"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943066100150706335) 2025-07-09 21:53:53 UTC 504.2K followers, 29.6K engagements "Stem Cell Grafts Show Promise in Repairing Myelin in MS New research demonstrates that neural stem cell grafts can restore myelin in damaged regions of the central nervous system a breakthrough for progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Scientists showed that induced neural stem cells mature into oligodendrocytes the cells responsible for producing myelin and safely integrate into MS-like lesions in mice. This offers hope for therapies that target the underlying disease process not just symptoms. The findings strengthen the case for clinical trials exploring stem cell-based treatments. The"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1942298229518762346) 2025-07-07 19:02:38 UTC 504.2K followers, 31K engagements "Genes and Brain Wiring Team Up in Alzheimers Spread A new study has revealed how genes and brain networks interact to shape the spread of tau protein in Alzheimers disease. Researchers combined brain scans gene expression maps and a sophisticated mathematical model to identify genetic factors that either amplify vulnerability or enhance resilience in specific brain regions. They found four distinct gene types: some promoting tau buildup along brain connections others independently and others conferring protection through immune responses or cleanup mechanisms. The findings challenge the"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943035870673510690) 2025-07-09 19:53:46 UTC 504.2K followers, 5733 engagements "Tiny Brain Region Orchestrates How We Segment and Remember Life Events Our memories are not continuous streams but are segmented into distinct events thanks to a small brain region called the locus coeruleus. Researchers found this area activates at meaningful transitions acting as a reset button to mark the end of one memory and the start of another. Using fMRI and pupil measurements they showed that locus coeruleus activity at these event boundaries predicts how well memories are organized later. Chronic stress appears to blunt this mechanism leading to less precise memory segmentation and"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945216891976405174) 2025-07-15 20:20:22 UTC 504.2K followers, 3454 engagements "Key Facts: X - Best Evidence: St Johns Wort saffron probiotics and vitamin D showed the most consistent positive results. X - Emerging Options: Lavender folic acid rhodiola and chamomile have early but promising evidence. X - Safety Profile: Few safety concerns were reported but professional advice is recommended due to possible interactions"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945579930966003986) 2025-07-16 20:22:57 UTC 504.2K followers, XXX engagements "Direct interactions between the human insula and hippocampus during memory encoding by Weichen Huang et al. Nature Neuroscience"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945206376667496721) 2025-07-15 19:38:35 UTC 504.1K followers, 2061 engagements "Oxytocin Boosts Mother-Infant Bond in Postpartum Depression Researchers found that oxytocin nasal spray can help mothers with postpartum depression feel and act more positively toward their infants. After receiving oxytocin mothers smiled more showed more physical affection and reported warmer feelings during playtime with their babies. The hormone however did not improve how sensitively mothers responded to their babies needs or reduce their stress levels. These findings suggest oxytocin influences emotional connection rather than caregiving behavior or stress. The study also highlights how"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943758452884471971) 2025-07-11 19:45:03 UTC 504.2K followers, 5486 engagements "Locus coeruleus activation resets hippocampal event representations and separates adjacent memories by David Clewett et al. Neuron"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945217765154951219) 2025-07-15 20:23:50 UTC 504.1K followers, 2159 engagements "Key Facts: X - Close friends rate products more similarly than strangers especially as bonds grow. X - Friends brains synchronize in regions linked to memory judgment and reward during shared experiences. X - Individual brain activity can predict a friends purchasing intention"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1944841772300939338) 2025-07-14 19:29:46 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements "Key Facts: X - Cypin stabilizes neuron communication by tagging and preserving key synaptic proteins. X - It enhances synaptic plasticity essential for learning and memory. X - Targeting cypin may help treat Alzheimers Parkinsons and brain injuries"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943738763005378835) 2025-07-11 18:26:48 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements "Protein Found to Strengthen Brain Cell Connections for Memory Researchers have uncovered a critical role for the brain protein cypin in maintaining strong connections between neurons crucial for learning and memory. Cypin ensures that key proteins at synapses are properly tagged and positioned enabling effective signaling between brain cells. The study also found that cypin slows the breakdown of synaptic proteins and increases their levels by interacting with the proteasome. Higher cypin levels enhance synaptic plasticity the brains ability to adapt and strengthen connections over time."  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943737856867922193) 2025-07-11 18:23:12 UTC 504.2K followers, 19.1K engagements "Not all OTC remedies for depression are created equal. New analysis shows St Johns Wort saffron & probiotics show promise but many others lack evidence. More research is key"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945579643160948935) 2025-07-16 20:21:48 UTC 504.2K followers, XXX engagements "Recent Advancements in the Treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Shan Liu et al. Med Research"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1946267519108464950) 2025-07-18 17:55:11 UTC 504.2K followers, 1777 engagements "The Relationship Between Illusory Health Beliefs Recommended Health Behaviours and Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Investigation Across Multiple Time Points by Andrew Denovan et al. Behavioral Sciences"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1946307012662325733) 2025-07-18 20:32:07 UTC 504.2K followers, 2149 engagements "Lab-Grown Neurons Reach Unprecedented Diversity Scientists have successfully generated over XXX unique types of human neurons in the lab reflecting the remarkable diversity of the human brain. Using stem cells and a systematic approach combining genetic engineering with precise morphogen signals they mimicked natural developmental pathways. This breakthrough provides a far more accurate toolkit for studying neurological diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons. Previously in-vitro models were limited to just a few dozen neuron types overlooking the brains complexity. The researchers now aim to"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943379101407973600) 2025-07-10 18:37:38 UTC 504.1K followers, 23.2K engagements "Illusory Beliefs Fuel Risky Health Choices Our beliefs about health strongly influence the decisions we make but theyre not always grounded in science. A new study of over 1500 people found that belief in pseudoscientific ideas is linked to distrust of doctors and a preference for unvalidated alternative therapies. While some Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practices are harmless rejecting evidence-based care can delay diagnosis and increase health risks. The researchers also identified protective factors such as valuing science and feeling personally responsible for ones health"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1946305978783117821) 2025-07-18 20:28:00 UTC 504.2K followers, 3100 engagements "Key facts: X - A single olfactory neuron can produce divergent signals that control direction and speed. X - Two downstream neurons respond differently to the same input: one maintains motion the other adjusts pace. X - The study provides insight into how compact neural circuits perform multiple functions"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1942661666178752858) 2025-07-08 19:06:48 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements "Neural Synchrony and Consumer Behavior: Predicting Friends Behavior in Real-World Social Networks by Jia Jin et al. Journal of Neuroscience"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1944841852714160578) 2025-07-14 19:30:05 UTC 504.2K followers, 2419 engagements "Playing Music Helps Older Brains Stay Sharp A new study shows that long-term musical training may help older adults maintain youthful brain function and better speech perception in noisy environments. Researchers found that older musicians outperformed non-musicians at recognizing speech despite background noise and displayed more youth-like patterns of brain connectivity. This suggests that musical experience builds cognitive reserve which helps preserve the brains functional architecture as we age. Functional MRI scans revealed that older musicians auditory networks resembled those of"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945210303957869001) 2025-07-15 19:54:11 UTC 504.2K followers, 34.5K engagements "Brain Taps Lipid Stores for Energy During Activity Contrary to long-held assumptions neurons can break down fat for energy when glucose is in short supply. In a new study researchers found that lipid droplets inside neurons are activated by synaptic electrical activity and metabolized into fatty acids that fuel mitochondria. This fat-burning process is controlled by the brain's activity levelmore active neurons burn more fat. Disrupting the pathway that transports fatty acids into mitochondria led to a torpor-like state in mice highlighting its biological importance. The findings challenge"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1940510987352002968) 2025-07-02 20:40:46 UTC 504.1K followers, 34.7K engagements "Hormones Shape Love and Lust Differently in Male & Female Brains Researchers have uncovered how a specific brain circuit in the prefrontal cortex drives sex-specific social and reproductive behaviors. The study reveals that identical neural circuits produce opposite effects in males and females depending on hormonal states and biological sex. In female mice the circuit integrates oxytocin and ovarian hormone signals to promote receptivity and interest in mating during fertile periods. In males however activation of the same circuit suppresses sexual interest. This discovery highlights how"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1944858543892398320) 2025-07-14 20:36:25 UTC 504.2K followers, 4556 engagements "When rods die the retina rewires: Neurons adapt by connecting to cones preserving vision despite degeneration. A glimpse of resilienceand hopein retinitis pigmentosa"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943017291861446697) 2025-07-09 18:39:56 UTC 504.2K followers, 2485 engagements "Prenatal Stress Timing Shapes Infant Stress Response A new study reveals that prenatal stress affects newborns differently depending on when during pregnancy it occurs and the infant's sex. Researchers closely monitored maternal stress levels weekly from mid- to late pregnancy and then examined infants' responses to mild stressors at six months of age. They discovered that stress experienced earlier in pregnancy had a stronger impact on girls influencing their cortisol response and temperament whereas boys were more affected by maternal stress later in gestation. Previous studies typically"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1899221323823427861) 2025-03-10 22:10:24 UTC 504.2K followers, 6050 engagements "Neurons Store Backup Energy to Power the Brain Under Stress Neurons have long been thought to depend entirely on support cells for their energy needs. However a new study shows neurons store their own glycogen acting as emergency fuel during metabolic stress. Using C. elegans worms and advanced biosensors researchers discovered neurons activate glycogen reserves when oxygen is low or mitochondria are impaired. This backup system called glycogen-dependent glycolytic plasticity helps neurons stay functional under adverse conditions. The findings reshape the understanding of how the brain fuels"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945962634077213165) 2025-07-17 21:43:40 UTC 504.2K followers, 4334 engagements "Brain Changes From Early-Life Stress May Be Reversible A new study reveals that experiencing prenatal infections followed by early-life stressknown as "two-hit stress"can lead to brain dysfunction and psychiatric-like behaviors. Researchers found that affected mice displayed increased microglial turnover neuronal loss in the cerebellum and reduced brain-wide connectivity. These changes were linked to cognitive impairments and behaviors resembling mental health disorders. However the study also found that replacing microglia in the cerebellum successfully reversed these effects restoring"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1896691727173308443) 2025-03-03 22:38:41 UTC 504.1K followers, 15K engagements "Dogs Can Sniff Out Parkinsons Disease A groundbreaking study shows trained dogs can accurately detect Parkinsons disease (PD) by smelling skin swabs. In rigorous double-blind trials the dogs achieved up to XX% sensitivity and XX% specificity even when patients had other medical conditions. Researchers say this points to a unique olfactory biomarker of PD detectable well before visible symptoms emerge. The dogs were trained over weeks to distinguish between swabs from PD patients and healthy controls with impressive consistency. These findings could pave the way for a quick affordable and"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945222368651305445) 2025-07-15 20:42:07 UTC 504.2K followers, 10.5K engagements "Hepatitis C Found in Brain Lining Linked to Schizophrenia Bipolar Disorder A new study reveals hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the brain lining of people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder suggesting infection may play a role in these psychiatric conditions. Researchers analyzed postmortem brain samples and found HCV in the choroid plexus a structure producing cerebrospinal fluid but not in the brain tissue itself. This presence correlated with altered gene expression in memory-related brain areas. Electronic health records confirmed HCV rates in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945202565752172752) 2025-07-15 19:23:26 UTC 504.2K followers, 12.9K engagements "Key Facts: X - Older musicians perform better than peers at speech recognition in noisy environments. X - Brain scans show that musical training preserves youthful patterns of functional connectivity. X - Cognitive reserve from musical experience may help mitigate age-related cognitive decline"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945211124326007079) 2025-07-15 19:57:26 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements "Human neuron subtype programming via single-cell transcriptome-coupled patterning screens by Barbara Treutlein et al. Science"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943380020207993090) 2025-07-10 18:41:17 UTC 504.1K followers, 2128 engagements "Innovative Therapies Help Restore Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has long been a leading cause of vision loss but exciting new treatments are changing the landscape. FDA-approved complement inhibitors pegcetacoplan and avacincaptad pegol slow the progression of dry AMDs geographic atrophy by targeting inflammation. In wet AMD faricimab offers longer-lasting relief with fewer injections thanks to its dual-targeting mechanism. Emerging options like gene therapy stem cell therapy and photobiomodulation could further expand patient choices. These"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1946266405868880144) 2025-07-18 17:50:45 UTC 504.2K followers, 2749 engagements "Dopamine Acts Locally Not Globally For decades dopamine was thought to act as a diffuse chemical signal washing over large brain regions to regulate movement mood and learning. But new research reveals that dopamine functions with surprising precision targeting specific neuron branches through concentrated hotspots. Using advanced imaging techniques scientists uncovered how this localized signaling works in tandem with slower broader effects to orchestrate complex behaviors. This discovery helps explain how dopamine can influence so many different processes at once without overwhelming the"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943388820151382037) 2025-07-10 19:16:15 UTC 504.2K followers, 38.7K engagements "Herpesvirus Infections May Accelerate Dementia A new study finds evidence that herpesvirus infections accelerate biological processes linked to dementia even in women without cognitive impairment. Researchers measured five key dementia-related blood biomarkers in healthy women across a wide age range. The results revealed that women seropositive for herpesviruses exhibited biomarker increases at more than twice the rate of seronegative women. Among the viruses tested Epstein-Barr and HHV6 had the strongest associations and amyloid-beta XX showed the greatest increase. Notably the presence of"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1945593583559741801) 2025-07-16 21:17:12 UTC 504.2K followers, 3357 engagements "The Brain Weaves Time Into Memories With Unique Neural Bookmarks New research shows that the brain actively organizes time by segmenting experiences into distinct events. Scientists found that the lateral entorhinal cortex generates a drifting neural signal punctuated by sudden jumps during meaningful moments. These jumps act as bookmarks giving each experience a unique signature stored in memory. This process helps turn the stream of sensations into ordered retrievable memories. It also explains why time feels different in the moment versus in hindsight depending on how rich the experiences"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1942664995260469700) 2025-07-08 19:20:02 UTC 504.2K followers, 25.6K engagements "Psilocybin Shows Promise as Anti-Aging Therapy New research reveals psilocybin may slow aging at the cellular and organism level extending lifespan and improving health in aged mice. Findings point to potential anti-aging therapies that enhance not just longevity but vitality"  [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/x/NeuroscienceNew) on [X](/post/tweet/1943066504695607330) 2025-07-09 21:55:29 UTC 504.1K followers, 1410 engagements
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"Photoreceptor degeneration induces homeostatic rewiring of rod bipolar cells by A.P. Sampath et al. Current Biology"
@NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-07 18:18:14 UTC 504.1K followers, 2025 engagements
"Why Your Baby Cries: Its Largely Written in Their Genes A new twin study shows that how much an infant cries is primarily driven by genetics rather than parenting or environment. Researchers followed 1000 twin pairs and found that at X months old genetics explained about XX% of crying behavior rising to XX% by X months. This suggests parents have limited influence over how much their baby cries which may help reduce feelings of guilt or inadequacy. In contrast night wakings and the time it takes for infants to settle were more influenced by environmental factors. These findings highlight that" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-07 21:15:49 UTC 504.2K followers, 60.1K engagements
"Oxytocin Protects Mood During Sleep Loss New research suggests oxytocin known as the love hormone may help protect womens mood during reproductive transitions marked by hormonal shifts and disrupted sleep. Researchers studied healthy premenopausal women under both natural and suppressed estrogen states and simulated sleep fragmentation similar to postpartum or menopause. They found women with higher oxytocin levels before sleep loss experienced less mood disturbance afterward indicating a potential protective role. Oxytocin levels also rose in response to sleep disruption possibly as a" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-13 20:30:02 UTC 504.2K followers, 5232 engagements
"Later-Born Neurons Mature Faster to Keep Networks in Balance The brains balance between excitatory and inhibitory neurons is vital for healthy function yet how this balance is maintained during development was unclear. New research shows that inhibitory neurons born later mature more quickly than earlier ones ensuring they are ready to integrate into neural circuits on time. This catch-up process is driven by changes in the chromatin landscape which alters DNA accessibility and gene expression in precursor cells. Without this adjustment neural networks risk imbalance with some neurons forming" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-08 20:35:11 UTC 504.1K followers, 4210 engagements
"Cancer Drug Shows Promise In Treating AMD Vision Loss Researchers have discovered that a cancer drug originally developed for tumors could help prevent blindness. PRL3-zumab developed at A*STAR was shown in pre-clinical studies to reduce leakage from damaged blood vessels in the eye a key cause of vision loss in wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Unlike current therapies requiring frequent risky eye injections PRL3-zumab can be administered intravenously and showed an XX% greater reduction in leakage. The intravenous method also maintained therapeutic levels in the" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-14 20:10:01 UTC 504.2K followers, 3605 engagements
"Neurons can do more than we thought they store their own emergency fuel. New research reveals neurons use glycogen reserves to power through oxygen loss or stress a discovery that could help fight stroke and neurodegenerative diseases" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-17 21:44:53 UTC 504.2K followers, XXX engagements
"Do Supplements Work for Depression Some Do Study Says A large-scale review of XXX clinical trials assessed XX over-the-counter (OTC) products for depression ranging from well-known remedies like St Johns Wort to lesser-known options. While St Johns Wort saffron probiotics and vitamin D showed the strongest evidence of benefit omega-3s had mixed results. Emerging evidence suggests that folic acid lavender zinc and lemon balm could also help though more research is needed. Many other popular supplements lacked sufficient data or showed inconsistent findings. Importantly very few safety concerns" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-16 20:20:26 UTC 504.2K followers, 4819 engagements
"Weekly Injection Could Revolutionize Parkinsons Treatment A new biodegradable weekly injection could transform Parkinsons care by delivering steady doses of levodopa and carbidopa over seven days. Developed by researchers this innovation reduces the burden of taking multiple pills daily which can be especially challenging for older patients. Laboratory tests showed the gel safely released over XX% of levodopa and XX% of carbidopa within a week. The injectable uses FDA-approved biodegradable polymers and can be administered easily with a fine needle. Researchers believe it will improve symptom" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-13 20:14:20 UTC 504.2K followers, 9569 engagements
"Friendship Synchronizes Brains A new study shows that friendships go deeper than shared interests they actually align how our brains respond to the world. Researchers found that close friends rate products more similarly than strangers and this similarity strengthens as friendships grow. Neuroimaging revealed synchronized brain activity between friends when watching advertisements particularly in areas tied to memory social judgment and rewards. This suggests that social bonds shape not just behavior but also underlying neural processes. Intriguingly brain activity patterns could even predict" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-14 19:26:55 UTC 504.2K followers, 26.9K engagements
"How the brain shifts between external and internal attention by Anna C.Nobre et al. Neuron" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-17 20:24:26 UTC 504.2K followers, 2230 engagements
"Your Brain Registers Others Feelings Even When You Don't A groundbreaking study uncovers how the brain encodes social understanding at two levels: what others intend to express and how we perceive it. Using fMRI scans of observers rating emotional stories researchers trained models to predict both the speakers self-reported feelings and the observers inferences. These neural signatures were distinct but coexisted in the observers brain even when inferences were inaccurate. Interestingly the intended emotion could still be decoded from brain activity despite misinterpretation. Moreover the" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-16 19:53:34 UTC 504.2K followers, 21.2K engagements
"Human herpes viruses are associated with steeper age-dependent increases of serum biomarkers for dementia in cognitively unimpaired women by Lisa M. James et al. Scientific Reports" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-16 21:18:56 UTC 504.2K followers, 2512 engagements
"Common Pain Medication Linked to Cognitive Decline Risk A large U.S. medical records study found that adults prescribed gabapentin for chronic low back pain face significantly increased risks of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) over XX years. Patients who received six or more prescriptions were XX% more likely to develop dementia and XX% more likely to develop MCI than those not taking the drug. The risks were particularly pronounced among younger adults aged 3564 who showed more than double the likelihood of cognitive decline. Risk also increased with more frequent prescriptions" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-11 18:08:24 UTC 504.2K followers, 35.3K engagements
"Temporal control of progenitor competence shapes maturation in GABAergic neuron development in mice by Christian Mayer et al. Nature Neuroscience" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-08 20:38:58 UTC 504.1K followers, 2478 engagements
"Key Facts: X - Backup Fuel Found: Neurons use stored glycogen to maintain activity under stress. X - Key Mechanism Identified: Enzyme PYGL-1 enables glycogen breakdown in stressed neurons. X - Broad Implications: May inform therapies for energy-related brain disorders" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-17 21:46:44 UTC 504.2K followers, XXX engagements
"Retinal Cells Rewire to Preserve Vision in Degenerative Eye Disease Researchers have discovered that the retina adapts to vision loss in retinitis pigmentosa by rewiring its neural circuits. In mouse models of the disease rod bipolar cells which normally receive signals from rods began connecting to cones instead when rod cells degenerated. This rewiring preserved daytime light sensitivity despite the progressive death of rod cells. Importantly the process only occurred when rods actually died not simply when they stopped functioning. These findings show the retina employs different" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-07 18:13:08 UTC 504.1K followers, 3830 engagements
"How the Brain Selects Between Perception and Memory Everyday behavior depends on the brains ability to shift attention seamlessly between external sensory inputs and internal mental representations. External attention helps us select and prioritize incoming stimuli while internal attention guides memory plans and imagination. Both rely on overlapping frontoparietal networks though internal attention uniquely engages additional prefrontal regions. Research shows these shifts incur measurable behavioral costs hinting at underlying neural bottlenecks or competition. Yet spatial attention" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-17 20:20:25 UTC 504.2K followers, 8980 engagements
"Overactive Anterior Insula May Fuel Anxiety and Depression The anterior insular cortex (AIC) is a brain region that integrates emotional and cognitive signals and its hyperactivity is a hallmark of anxiety and depression. Researchers found that higher baseline glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the AIC were associated with a transdiagnostic general psychopathology score reflecting shared symptoms of anxiety and depression. This link was fully mediated by error sensitivity a tendency to overestimate mistakes during learning tasks. Functional spectroscopy also revealed that AIC Glx levels" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-17 19:52:47 UTC 504.2K followers, 3345 engagements
"Neural signatures of emotional intent and inference align during social consensus by Marianne C. Reddan et al. Nature Communications" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-16 19:55:45 UTC 504.2K followers, 2640 engagements
"Dopamine Acts Locally Not Globally Dopamine isnt just a flood of feel-good signals it delivers targeted precise messages in the brain. New research reveals its pinpoint accuracy offering hope for better treatments of dopamine-related disorders" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-10 19:17:53 UTC 504.1K followers, 1591 engagements
"Anterior insular cortex glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels predict general psychopathology via heightened error sensitivity by Bumseok Jeong et al. Frontiers in Neuroscience" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-17 19:55:14 UTC 504.2K followers, 2025 engagements
"One Neuron Two Behaviors Researchers discovered that a single neuron in fruit flies can control two distinct behaviors when detecting the smell of rotting fruit. The neuron sends the same electrical signal to two different downstream neurons which then generate different responses. One pathway helps the fly maintain direction toward the odor source while the other adjusts the flys walking speed as the smell intensifies. This multifunctional signaling demonstrates how compact neural circuits can encode complex behaviors. The findings challenge the idea that each neuron serves a single purpose." @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-08 19:04:18 UTC 504.2K followers, 8250 engagements
"Key facts: X - 400+ Neuron Types: Lab-grown neurons now reflect the vast diversity of the human brain. X - Improved Models: Enables more accurate study of diseases like Alzheimers and schizophrenia. X - Future Goal: Isolate specific neuron types for targeted therapies and research" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-10 18:40:52 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements
"Common Sweetener May Raise Stroke Risk by Altering Brain Cells New research links erythritol a common sugar substitute to brain blood vessel damage and higher stroke risk. Even moderate intake impaired clot-busting and vessel function in lab studies" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-14 19:03:10 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements
"New research shows that elevated glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the anterior insular cortex (AIC) make people more sensitive to mistakes and more prone to anxiety and depression. Using functional magnetic resonance spectroscopy and reinforcement learning tasks scientists found that high AIC Glx predicted both a general internalizing symptom score and heightened error sensitivity which mediated this relationship" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-17 19:53:47 UTC 504.2K followers, XXX engagements
"Psilocybin Shows Promise as Anti-Aging Therapy Psilocybin the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms has been shown to significantly delay aging in both human cells and live animal models. Researchers reported a XX% increase in the lifespan of human skin and lung cells treated with psilocin alongside a XX% survival boost in aged mice. Treated mice not only lived longer but also exhibited healthier coats and fewer signs of aging. The study links these effects to reduced oxidative stress preserved telomere length and enhanced DNA repair. This suggests psilocybin could one day become a novel" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-09 21:53:53 UTC 504.2K followers, 29.6K engagements
"Stem Cell Grafts Show Promise in Repairing Myelin in MS New research demonstrates that neural stem cell grafts can restore myelin in damaged regions of the central nervous system a breakthrough for progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Scientists showed that induced neural stem cells mature into oligodendrocytes the cells responsible for producing myelin and safely integrate into MS-like lesions in mice. This offers hope for therapies that target the underlying disease process not just symptoms. The findings strengthen the case for clinical trials exploring stem cell-based treatments. The" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-07 19:02:38 UTC 504.2K followers, 31K engagements
"Genes and Brain Wiring Team Up in Alzheimers Spread A new study has revealed how genes and brain networks interact to shape the spread of tau protein in Alzheimers disease. Researchers combined brain scans gene expression maps and a sophisticated mathematical model to identify genetic factors that either amplify vulnerability or enhance resilience in specific brain regions. They found four distinct gene types: some promoting tau buildup along brain connections others independently and others conferring protection through immune responses or cleanup mechanisms. The findings challenge the" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-09 19:53:46 UTC 504.2K followers, 5733 engagements
"Tiny Brain Region Orchestrates How We Segment and Remember Life Events Our memories are not continuous streams but are segmented into distinct events thanks to a small brain region called the locus coeruleus. Researchers found this area activates at meaningful transitions acting as a reset button to mark the end of one memory and the start of another. Using fMRI and pupil measurements they showed that locus coeruleus activity at these event boundaries predicts how well memories are organized later. Chronic stress appears to blunt this mechanism leading to less precise memory segmentation and" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-15 20:20:22 UTC 504.2K followers, 3454 engagements
"Key Facts: X - Best Evidence: St Johns Wort saffron probiotics and vitamin D showed the most consistent positive results. X - Emerging Options: Lavender folic acid rhodiola and chamomile have early but promising evidence. X - Safety Profile: Few safety concerns were reported but professional advice is recommended due to possible interactions" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-16 20:22:57 UTC 504.2K followers, XXX engagements
"Direct interactions between the human insula and hippocampus during memory encoding by Weichen Huang et al. Nature Neuroscience" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-15 19:38:35 UTC 504.1K followers, 2061 engagements
"Oxytocin Boosts Mother-Infant Bond in Postpartum Depression Researchers found that oxytocin nasal spray can help mothers with postpartum depression feel and act more positively toward their infants. After receiving oxytocin mothers smiled more showed more physical affection and reported warmer feelings during playtime with their babies. The hormone however did not improve how sensitively mothers responded to their babies needs or reduce their stress levels. These findings suggest oxytocin influences emotional connection rather than caregiving behavior or stress. The study also highlights how" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-11 19:45:03 UTC 504.2K followers, 5486 engagements
"Locus coeruleus activation resets hippocampal event representations and separates adjacent memories by David Clewett et al. Neuron" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-15 20:23:50 UTC 504.1K followers, 2159 engagements
"Key Facts: X - Close friends rate products more similarly than strangers especially as bonds grow. X - Friends brains synchronize in regions linked to memory judgment and reward during shared experiences. X - Individual brain activity can predict a friends purchasing intention" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-14 19:29:46 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements
"Key Facts: X - Cypin stabilizes neuron communication by tagging and preserving key synaptic proteins. X - It enhances synaptic plasticity essential for learning and memory. X - Targeting cypin may help treat Alzheimers Parkinsons and brain injuries" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-11 18:26:48 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements
"Protein Found to Strengthen Brain Cell Connections for Memory Researchers have uncovered a critical role for the brain protein cypin in maintaining strong connections between neurons crucial for learning and memory. Cypin ensures that key proteins at synapses are properly tagged and positioned enabling effective signaling between brain cells. The study also found that cypin slows the breakdown of synaptic proteins and increases their levels by interacting with the proteasome. Higher cypin levels enhance synaptic plasticity the brains ability to adapt and strengthen connections over time." @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-11 18:23:12 UTC 504.2K followers, 19.1K engagements
"Not all OTC remedies for depression are created equal. New analysis shows St Johns Wort saffron & probiotics show promise but many others lack evidence. More research is key" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-16 20:21:48 UTC 504.2K followers, XXX engagements
"Recent Advancements in the Treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Shan Liu et al. Med Research" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-18 17:55:11 UTC 504.2K followers, 1777 engagements
"The Relationship Between Illusory Health Beliefs Recommended Health Behaviours and Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Investigation Across Multiple Time Points by Andrew Denovan et al. Behavioral Sciences" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-18 20:32:07 UTC 504.2K followers, 2149 engagements
"Lab-Grown Neurons Reach Unprecedented Diversity Scientists have successfully generated over XXX unique types of human neurons in the lab reflecting the remarkable diversity of the human brain. Using stem cells and a systematic approach combining genetic engineering with precise morphogen signals they mimicked natural developmental pathways. This breakthrough provides a far more accurate toolkit for studying neurological diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons. Previously in-vitro models were limited to just a few dozen neuron types overlooking the brains complexity. The researchers now aim to" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-10 18:37:38 UTC 504.1K followers, 23.2K engagements
"Illusory Beliefs Fuel Risky Health Choices Our beliefs about health strongly influence the decisions we make but theyre not always grounded in science. A new study of over 1500 people found that belief in pseudoscientific ideas is linked to distrust of doctors and a preference for unvalidated alternative therapies. While some Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practices are harmless rejecting evidence-based care can delay diagnosis and increase health risks. The researchers also identified protective factors such as valuing science and feeling personally responsible for ones health" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-18 20:28:00 UTC 504.2K followers, 3100 engagements
"Key facts: X - A single olfactory neuron can produce divergent signals that control direction and speed. X - Two downstream neurons respond differently to the same input: one maintains motion the other adjusts pace. X - The study provides insight into how compact neural circuits perform multiple functions" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-08 19:06:48 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements
"Neural Synchrony and Consumer Behavior: Predicting Friends Behavior in Real-World Social Networks by Jia Jin et al. Journal of Neuroscience" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-14 19:30:05 UTC 504.2K followers, 2419 engagements
"Playing Music Helps Older Brains Stay Sharp A new study shows that long-term musical training may help older adults maintain youthful brain function and better speech perception in noisy environments. Researchers found that older musicians outperformed non-musicians at recognizing speech despite background noise and displayed more youth-like patterns of brain connectivity. This suggests that musical experience builds cognitive reserve which helps preserve the brains functional architecture as we age. Functional MRI scans revealed that older musicians auditory networks resembled those of" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-15 19:54:11 UTC 504.2K followers, 34.5K engagements
"Brain Taps Lipid Stores for Energy During Activity Contrary to long-held assumptions neurons can break down fat for energy when glucose is in short supply. In a new study researchers found that lipid droplets inside neurons are activated by synaptic electrical activity and metabolized into fatty acids that fuel mitochondria. This fat-burning process is controlled by the brain's activity levelmore active neurons burn more fat. Disrupting the pathway that transports fatty acids into mitochondria led to a torpor-like state in mice highlighting its biological importance. The findings challenge" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-02 20:40:46 UTC 504.1K followers, 34.7K engagements
"Hormones Shape Love and Lust Differently in Male & Female Brains Researchers have uncovered how a specific brain circuit in the prefrontal cortex drives sex-specific social and reproductive behaviors. The study reveals that identical neural circuits produce opposite effects in males and females depending on hormonal states and biological sex. In female mice the circuit integrates oxytocin and ovarian hormone signals to promote receptivity and interest in mating during fertile periods. In males however activation of the same circuit suppresses sexual interest. This discovery highlights how" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-14 20:36:25 UTC 504.2K followers, 4556 engagements
"When rods die the retina rewires: Neurons adapt by connecting to cones preserving vision despite degeneration. A glimpse of resilienceand hopein retinitis pigmentosa" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-09 18:39:56 UTC 504.2K followers, 2485 engagements
"Prenatal Stress Timing Shapes Infant Stress Response A new study reveals that prenatal stress affects newborns differently depending on when during pregnancy it occurs and the infant's sex. Researchers closely monitored maternal stress levels weekly from mid- to late pregnancy and then examined infants' responses to mild stressors at six months of age. They discovered that stress experienced earlier in pregnancy had a stronger impact on girls influencing their cortisol response and temperament whereas boys were more affected by maternal stress later in gestation. Previous studies typically" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-03-10 22:10:24 UTC 504.2K followers, 6050 engagements
"Neurons Store Backup Energy to Power the Brain Under Stress Neurons have long been thought to depend entirely on support cells for their energy needs. However a new study shows neurons store their own glycogen acting as emergency fuel during metabolic stress. Using C. elegans worms and advanced biosensors researchers discovered neurons activate glycogen reserves when oxygen is low or mitochondria are impaired. This backup system called glycogen-dependent glycolytic plasticity helps neurons stay functional under adverse conditions. The findings reshape the understanding of how the brain fuels" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-17 21:43:40 UTC 504.2K followers, 4334 engagements
"Brain Changes From Early-Life Stress May Be Reversible A new study reveals that experiencing prenatal infections followed by early-life stressknown as "two-hit stress"can lead to brain dysfunction and psychiatric-like behaviors. Researchers found that affected mice displayed increased microglial turnover neuronal loss in the cerebellum and reduced brain-wide connectivity. These changes were linked to cognitive impairments and behaviors resembling mental health disorders. However the study also found that replacing microglia in the cerebellum successfully reversed these effects restoring" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-03-03 22:38:41 UTC 504.1K followers, 15K engagements
"Dogs Can Sniff Out Parkinsons Disease A groundbreaking study shows trained dogs can accurately detect Parkinsons disease (PD) by smelling skin swabs. In rigorous double-blind trials the dogs achieved up to XX% sensitivity and XX% specificity even when patients had other medical conditions. Researchers say this points to a unique olfactory biomarker of PD detectable well before visible symptoms emerge. The dogs were trained over weeks to distinguish between swabs from PD patients and healthy controls with impressive consistency. These findings could pave the way for a quick affordable and" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-15 20:42:07 UTC 504.2K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Hepatitis C Found in Brain Lining Linked to Schizophrenia Bipolar Disorder A new study reveals hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the brain lining of people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder suggesting infection may play a role in these psychiatric conditions. Researchers analyzed postmortem brain samples and found HCV in the choroid plexus a structure producing cerebrospinal fluid but not in the brain tissue itself. This presence correlated with altered gene expression in memory-related brain areas. Electronic health records confirmed HCV rates in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-15 19:23:26 UTC 504.2K followers, 12.9K engagements
"Key Facts: X - Older musicians perform better than peers at speech recognition in noisy environments. X - Brain scans show that musical training preserves youthful patterns of functional connectivity. X - Cognitive reserve from musical experience may help mitigate age-related cognitive decline" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-15 19:57:26 UTC 504.1K followers, XXX engagements
"Human neuron subtype programming via single-cell transcriptome-coupled patterning screens by Barbara Treutlein et al. Science" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-10 18:41:17 UTC 504.1K followers, 2128 engagements
"Innovative Therapies Help Restore Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has long been a leading cause of vision loss but exciting new treatments are changing the landscape. FDA-approved complement inhibitors pegcetacoplan and avacincaptad pegol slow the progression of dry AMDs geographic atrophy by targeting inflammation. In wet AMD faricimab offers longer-lasting relief with fewer injections thanks to its dual-targeting mechanism. Emerging options like gene therapy stem cell therapy and photobiomodulation could further expand patient choices. These" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-18 17:50:45 UTC 504.2K followers, 2749 engagements
"Dopamine Acts Locally Not Globally For decades dopamine was thought to act as a diffuse chemical signal washing over large brain regions to regulate movement mood and learning. But new research reveals that dopamine functions with surprising precision targeting specific neuron branches through concentrated hotspots. Using advanced imaging techniques scientists uncovered how this localized signaling works in tandem with slower broader effects to orchestrate complex behaviors. This discovery helps explain how dopamine can influence so many different processes at once without overwhelming the" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-10 19:16:15 UTC 504.2K followers, 38.7K engagements
"Herpesvirus Infections May Accelerate Dementia A new study finds evidence that herpesvirus infections accelerate biological processes linked to dementia even in women without cognitive impairment. Researchers measured five key dementia-related blood biomarkers in healthy women across a wide age range. The results revealed that women seropositive for herpesviruses exhibited biomarker increases at more than twice the rate of seronegative women. Among the viruses tested Epstein-Barr and HHV6 had the strongest associations and amyloid-beta XX showed the greatest increase. Notably the presence of" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-16 21:17:12 UTC 504.2K followers, 3357 engagements
"The Brain Weaves Time Into Memories With Unique Neural Bookmarks New research shows that the brain actively organizes time by segmenting experiences into distinct events. Scientists found that the lateral entorhinal cortex generates a drifting neural signal punctuated by sudden jumps during meaningful moments. These jumps act as bookmarks giving each experience a unique signature stored in memory. This process helps turn the stream of sensations into ordered retrievable memories. It also explains why time feels different in the moment versus in hindsight depending on how rich the experiences" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-08 19:20:02 UTC 504.2K followers, 25.6K engagements
"Psilocybin Shows Promise as Anti-Aging Therapy New research reveals psilocybin may slow aging at the cellular and organism level extending lifespan and improving health in aged mice. Findings point to potential anti-aging therapies that enhance not just longevity but vitality" @NeuroscienceNew on X 2025-07-09 21:55:29 UTC 504.1K followers, 1410 engagements