Behavioral Neuroscience – News and Features

An AI algorithm has been developed that can identify brain patterns related to a particular behavior, which can improve brain-computer interfaces and discover new brain patterns.

Research reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic caused unusually accelerated brain maturation in adolescents, particularly in girls. Using longitudinal data, the study showed a mean acceleration of 4.2 years in females and 1.4 years in males.

Researchers mapped changes in the brain’s architecture before, during and after propofol sedation, guided by functional magnetic resonance imaging, enabling them to monitor blood flow to areas of the brain during the (un)conscious state.

Rapid changes in brain activity have been linked to the experience of cravings, providing a better understanding of how brain activity shifts over time and how it might go awry in neurological disorders.

Cognitive behavioral therapy leads to adaptive changes in brain circuitry in just two months, relieving depression and predicting which patients benefit from long-term therapy.

Pesticide residues in food are a growing concern for consumers, regulators and the agricultural industry alike. This article will discuss current issues in pesticide analysis of food and the analytical solutions that are helping to address them.

A study found that individuals with depression have a brain network, the frontostriatal salience network, nearly twice as large as those without depression. This enlargement is stable over time and could serve as a biomarker for early diagnosis.

A UK study has identified three pioneer bacteria in newborns’ guts, with two beneficial for breast milk digestion and pathogen defense. These findings suggest potential for creating personalized probiotics tailored to infant microbiomes.

Research has found a correlation between nighttime light pollution and increased prevalence of Alzheimer's disease. In the US, younger individuals exposed to high nighttime light intensity show a stronger association with Alzheimer’s than other risk.

A new study has revealed that mindfulness meditation engages distinct brain mechanisms to reduce pain.