Neuroscience News
Early life trauma can ‘program’ children’s brains for a life of aggression
Aggression isn’t just a behavioral issue—it has deep neurobiological roots, especially when shaped by early-life trauma. New research is investigating ...
Eating disorders in young people linked to genetics and delayed brain maturation
Over half of 23-year-olds display restrictive, emotional, or uncontrolled eating behaviors, with delayed brain maturation playing a significant role. The ...
Groove to the music? A ‘rhythm gene’ might help set the limits of your dancing skills
The first large-scale genomic study of musicality — published on the cover of September 19 Nature Human Behaviour — identified ...
Why did humans evolve to show signs of stress — such as fidgeting or nail biting? Here’s one theory
Showing signs of stress could make us more likable and prompt others to act more positively towards us, according to ...
Don’t go vegan? Missing nutrients from meat could be bad for your brain
The momentum behind a move to plant-based and vegan diets for the good of the planet is commendable, but risks ...
Patterns found in DNA sequences associated with autism
In the study published in Behavior Genetics, the researchers examined the sequences of more than 650 genes associated with autism ...
Genetic evidence may direct Alzheimer’s research away from amyloid beta as cause
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Previous research has revolved ...
For depression, genes not end of story
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Genes are not destiny ...
Nature and nurture both shape brain in their own way
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Twins have long been ...
Embryonic stem cells can help reverse blindness
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Johns Hopkins researchers have ...
Answers to why we age may lie in genes
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Driven by the quest ...
Trans-species head transplant accomplished in worms
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Biologists at Tufts University ...