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The Society for Neuroscience is presenting four neuroscientists and three chapters with this year's Science Education and Outreach Awards. Robert Calin-Jageman receives the Award for Education in Neuroscience for his contributions to neuroscience education and training at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Researchers established cell cultures from deep-sea mussels, revealing a 24-hour clock mechanism that relies on the same genes as in land-dwelling organisms. This discovery sheds light on the biology of deep-sea organisms and highlights the importance of protecting these ecosystems.
A new study by SFU researchers reveals that large-scale forestation can alter land surface properties, leading to temperature changes and increased ocean temperatures. The study found that these non-CO2-related impacts can amplify warming effects and offset some of the cooling from CO2 removal.
In a newly published study, researchers in MPFI's Fitzpatrick lab show that neurons gain many new connections that drive early visual circuit refinement after visual experience. Connections that responded selectively to edges of a particular orientation expanded much more than connections responding to all orientations alike. This expa...
Researchers at CityUHK developed a white infrared-transparent aerogel that spatially decouples solar reflection and thermal insulation, achieving up to 5.2°C cooling performance enhancement. The aerogel exhibits high optical performance and is durable, safe, and suitable for extended use.
A study found that extreme heat exposure can lead to disrupted sleep patterns and emotional dysregulation, increasing suicide risk. Research suggests that heat can impair restorative sleep and weaken emotional regulation, making it an emerging public health concern.
The IOF position statement reviews fracture risk and bone evaluation in MGUS patients, presenting a risk-adapted clinical practice algorithm for bone fragility. Evidence shows patients with MGUS face a substantially higher risk of fracture, particularly of the spine.
A review of AI and health equity research found only 13% of articles explicitly defined health equity, highlighting the need for more scholarship on how AI use relates to health outcomes. Diverse teams and health equity principles can reduce model bias and promote optimal healthcare delivery
Researchers have developed a new way to study heart failure by combining 'heart-in-a-dish' technology with advanced microscopy, identifying differences in disease progression between women and men. The approach helps pave the way for more personalized treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy, a serious form of heart disease.
The Simons Collaboration on Brain Energetics (SCOBE) investigates how energy constraints shape neural computation, from molecules to circuits to behavior. SCOBE will explore brain energetics at the single-cell level, across brain circuits, neurovascular coupling, and adaptation to energy scarcity.
A new study from the University of Georgia found that consumers are less likely to recycle lightweight packaging, with some materials being up to 92% more likely to end up in landfills. The researchers discovered that people's perception of the material's value plays a significant role in their disposal behavior.
Researchers will investigate chronic disease risks, treatment gaps, and medication effectiveness among 50+ adults with HIV using large national databases. The study aims to generate evidence for more informed, evidence-based treatment decisions.
ISTA professor Tim Vogels will lead a $3 million project to develop computational models of brain energy and its impact on function. The research aims to understand how energy availability shapes brain function, from individual cells to complex neural networks and behavior.
The Society for Neuroscience recognizes four neuroscientists who have been deeply committed to promoting women in neuroscience through mentoring and creating inclusive programs. The Bernice Grafstein Award recipient, Stephanie White, has trained over 75 women and her mentees have won prestigious awards. The Mika Salpeter Lifetime Achie...
The Society for Neuroscience presents Early Career Awards to 10 neuroscientists who have already made significant contributions to the field. Leila Elabbady and Dionnet L. Bhatti Mazo are among the recipients, recognized for their work on neural circuits, synapses, and behavioral neuroscience.
The Society for Neuroscience awards four pioneering researchers for their innovative work in the nervous system, including David C. Van Essen for his analysis of cortical structure and function, and David E. Olson for his research on psychoplastogens and addiction treatment. The awards recognize significant contributions to neuroscienc...
Researchers discovered sex differences in how mice brain adapts to overeating on high-fat diets, with females showing less susceptibility to obesity. The study found that female mice exhibit increased excitability in key neurons, leading to weight loss, whereas male mice show increased excitability, leading to weight gain.
Adult-onset hearing loss leads to adaptations in the brain that improve the sharpness of peripheral vision in mice. The visual brain area adapts to improve processing of remaining senses.
China's contributions to treating chronic hepatitis B focus on identifying patients most likely to benefit from shorter courses of therapy. Emerging treatments like bepirovirsen show promise, but durability and effectiveness remain uncertain.
Binghamton University is part of a new national consortium to accelerate the transition of energy storage innovations to domestic manufacturing. The BattMan Accelerator, led by the DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will integrate super intelligence and advanced manufacturing to speed innovation and lower costs.
The study found nearly 600 genetic switches that are more active in human neural stem cells than in those of chimpanzees and gorillas, regulating genes that shape cell growth and differentiation. These differences suggest that the human brain uses a similar toolkit to great apes, but with distinct settings.
University of Missouri researchers are studying how sleep, family structure, and social support affect caregivers and those they care for. The projects aim to improve the health and well-being of families affected by dementia, with a focus on accessible treatments and interventions.
A new study reveals that pulmonary hypertension is associated with specific brain abnormalities, which are linked to the same inflammatory processes driving the disease in the lungs and heart. The findings suggest a potential marker for cognitive decline and a therapeutic target for preserving brain function.
A study of nearly 1 million Harris County homes found that flood vulnerability varies dramatically, even within the same neighborhood. The research developed a Flood Vulnerability Index considering four factors, including potential flood depth, home age and condition, nearby roads, and financial exposure.
Researchers found that where fat is stored in the body plays a crucial role in the relationship between fat-free mass and metabolic health, including metabolic syndrome and elevated blood sugar. The study suggests that the quality and composition of body tissues, not just their quantity, are important for understanding metabolic health.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a mathematical model to optimize mobile retail routes, finding that optimal balance between perching and migrating can maximize revenue. The model takes into account time of day, customer density, demand intensity, and fleet size to determine the best deployment strategy.
A new study by Cambridge University researchers found that global atmospheric conditions thousands of kilometres distant can determine which coastlines in the UK are hit by extreme storm surges. The study used 70 years of sea level data to identify relationships between storm surge extremes and larger-scale climate patterns.
A new contrastive-learning framework, CLSMM, enhances hyperspectral classification with few labels by masking redundant information and mixing samples into positive pairs. It achieves improved accuracy metrics on four benchmarks, offering a practical route to cost-effective land-cover mapping.
Researchers have identified a new strategy for treating lupus by targeting an imbalance in prolactin receptors, reducing inflammatory molecules and kidney damage while preserving healthy immune cells. This approach could potentially control disease activity and reduce the risk of organ damage.
A multicenter study found low operator radiation exposure using the Rampart Guardian system, with 29.6% of procedures having exposure below detection threshold. The system's ceiling-mounted shielding system reduced radiation exposure without compromising musculoskeletal health.
Researchers discover that European flounders in Lake Pulmanki, Finland, can reproduce in freshwater, with otolith microchemistry and genetic analysis revealing a complex genetic basis. This finding challenges the understanding of marine fish life cycles and offers insights into speciation processes.
A new framework integrates atomic clock modeling with anomaly detection and mitigation to improve real-time GNSS timing accuracy. It effectively mitigates multiple anomaly types and maintains a stable network time reference.
Physicists at the University of Cologne observed quantum states in a material system that behave as predicted in topological quantum computing, supporting a theoretical description of superconductivity's interaction with topological insulators. This finding is promising for Majorana-zero modes and quantum bits.
A comprehensive international survey launched by University of Cape Town researchers aims to understand how palaeontologists communicate with the public. The study investigates factors influencing public engagement, including barriers and incentives, to inform actionable recommendations for future events and institutional policy.
The PrinTE simulator tracks the activity of 'jumping genes' that 'infect' genomes, expanding their size. The tool helps researchers understand how transposon activity affects genome size evolution, suggesting that controlling TE infection is key to maintaining a healthy genome size.
A Kanazawa University study found that depressive symptoms and aggressive behavior in children after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake were linked to later loneliness. The study highlights the importance of integrated mental health support for children in disaster-affected communities.
Researchers develop transdermal bioreactor patch to reprogram patient's own cells to fight disease or repair tissue, with potential applications in melanoma, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. The technology aims to make advanced cell therapies faster, less costly, and available to more patients.
Researchers will test whether MRI measurements of brain tissue stiffness and blood flow can help identify where seizures begin. The study aims to improve diagnosis and treatment planning for people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The team will enroll 100 participants and analyze blood samples for markers associated with gliosis.
Researchers from Kyushu University have found the molecular and neural pathways that cause C. elegans to actively forget a specific odor it previously remembered. A peptide called NLP-47 triggers this process, which is highly specific and targets a specific memory, suggesting a potential mechanism for understanding conditions and patho...
A new study by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals that agricultural soils may contain a substantial un-accounted for reservoir of potassium, potentially reducing unnecessary fertilizer use. The research found that plants absorbed between two and nearly four times more potassium than could be explained by conventional measurements.