https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/kaist/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:30:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/kaist/ 32 32 https://neurosciencenews.com/musical-instinct-ai-25513/ https://neurosciencenews.com/musical-instinct-ai-25513/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:30:55 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99640 Researchers made a significant discovery using an artificial neural network model, suggesting that musical instinct may emerge naturally from the human brain. By analyzing various natural sounds through Google's AudioSet, the team found that certain neurons in the network selectively responded to music, mimicking the behavior of the auditory cortex in real brains. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/musical-instinct-ai-25513/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/synapshot-synapse-observation-25489/ https://neurosciencenews.com/synapshot-synapse-observation-25489/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:25:32 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99546 A pioneering research team developed SynapShot, the first technique enabling real-time observation of synapse formation and changes. This groundbreaking method involves conjugating dimerization-dependent fluorescent proteins to synapses, allowing the team to track live synapse dynamics. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/synapshot-synapse-observation-25489/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/astrocytes-trauma-mental-health-23759/ https://neurosciencenews.com/astrocytes-trauma-mental-health-23759/#comments Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:21 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=96103 The removal of excitatory synapses by astrocytes, triggered by stress hormones, can lead to mental illnesses induced by childhood neglect or abuse. The study reveals that synthetic glucocorticoids, or stress hormones, can boost astrocyte-mediated phagocytosis to abnormal levels. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/astrocytes-trauma-mental-health-23759/feed/ 2 https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-cultute-geography-23655/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:27:13 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=95606 A new study reveals that culture and geography significantly influence sleep patterns. Using data from Nokia smartwatches, the researchers analyzed 52 million logs over four years from 30,082 individuals in 11 countries. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/alzheimers-drug-inflammation-21182/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 22:29:03 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=85234 A newly developed novel fusion protein drug efficiently eliminates amyloid beta via an entirely different mechanism than amyloid-beta antibody-based immunotherapy.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/stt-amyloid-alzheimers-21149/ https://neurosciencenews.com/stt-amyloid-alzheimers-21149/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:08:12 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=85103 Study reveals how somatostatin and copper affect amyloid beta in Alzheimer’s disease pathology. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/stt-amyloid-alzheimers-21149/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/wireless-brain-network-19720/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:27:30 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=79123 A new system that combines neural implants with the internet of things can remotely control the brain circuits of numerous animals across the globe simultaneously and independently via the web. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/astrocytes-neuroplasticity-17495/ https://neurosciencenews.com/astrocytes-neuroplasticity-17495/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2020 23:35:50 +0000 http://neurosciencenews.com/?p=70196 Astrocytes, not microglia, are responsible for constantly eliminating unnecessary and excessive adult synaptic connections in response to brain activity. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/astrocytes-neuroplasticity-17495/feed/ 2 https://neurosciencenews.com/breastfeeding-diabetes-16285/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:12:28 +0000 http://neurosciencenews.com/?p=64767 Women who breastfeed have a reduced risk of developing diabetes, a new study reports. In mouse models, lactation improved glucose tolerance and increased beta-cell mass three weeks post-delivery. Prolactin produced as a result of lactation induced serotonin production of beta cells. Findings suggest serotonin mediates the long-term beneficial effects of lactation of female metabolic health by increasing beta-cell proliferation and reducing oxidative stress in beta-cells.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/somatostatin-visual-processing-16248/ Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:22:31 +0000 http://neurosciencenews.com/?p=64619 The neuropeptide somatostatin improves visual processing and cognitive behaviors by reducing excitatory inputs to parvalbumin-positive interneurons in mice.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/parkinsons-tremor-theory-7584/ https://neurosciencenews.com/parkinsons-tremor-theory-7584/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:04:08 +0000 http://neurosciencenews.com/?p=43708 KAIST researchers have identified a new mechanism that causes tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. The findings, researchers say, overturn long standing assumptions about how tremors occur in Parkinson's disease.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/parkinsons-tremor-theory-7584/feed/ 1