The Stress-Duplex: Understanding the Interlinked Cycle of Gastric Ulcer and Depression
Introduction Imagine feeling a gnawing pain in your stomach during stressful times, almost as if your very thoughts are wearing away your body from the inside out. Now picture sadness or a hollow sense of despair accompanying that physical discomfort, a duet of distress playing relentlessly in the background of life. This connection between mental […]
The Trust Connection: Exploring How Oxytocin Levels Impact Our Social Decisions
Introduction: Unlocking the Secrets of the Mind Have you ever wondered why some people find it easier to trust others, while others remain skeptical? It’s a complex puzzle that scientists have been trying to piece together for years. A groundbreaking new study titled “U-Shaped Relation between Plasma Oxytocin Levels and Behavior in the Trust Game” […]
Human-Specific Histone Methylation Signatures at Transcription Start Sites in Prefrontal Neurons
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Atypical Integration of Motion Signals in Autism Spectrum Conditions
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Expression Profiles of Mitochondrial Genes in the Frontal Cortex and the Caudate Nucleus of Developing Humans and Mice Selectively Bred for High and Low Fear
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Quantifying Agreement between Anatomical and Functional Interhemispheric Correspondences in the Resting Brain
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Peeling Back the Layers: How Sugars Influence Brain Communication
Introduction: Sugar in the Brain – More Than Just a Sweet Story In the fascinating world of science, where brain cells talk to each other through complex conversations, there’s a surprising hero at play – sugar. Not the kind we sprinkle on cereal or stir into coffee, but rather glycans, intricate sugar chains that coat […]
Mice Genetically Depleted of Brain Serotonin Display Social Impairments, Communication Deficits and Repetitive Behaviors: Possible Relevance to Autism
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Decoding Anxiety: When Short and Long-Term Perspectives Collide
Introduction: The Unexpected Dance of Anxiety Imagine a world where anxiety, an inseparable part of human experience, dances to an unpredictable rhythm. We often think of anxiety as one-dimensional, either a fleeting feeling or a chronic condition. But what if the way we measure anxiety reveals a surprising duality? The research paper “Short and Long […]
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbial Life Shapes Our Stress Responses
— Introduction: The Tiny World Within Us Imagine a bustling city within you, a microscopic metropolis where invisible creatures are orchestrating major events. This might sound like the plot of a science fiction story, but it’s actually a depiction of the gut microbiota, a complex ecosystem of bacteria living in our digestive system. Recent research […]