Behavioral Neuroscience – News and Features

A recent study at Tufts University showed that vitamin K deficiency in mice led to impaired memory, reduced neurogenesis, and increased brain inflammation. These findings suggest that vitamin K plays a crucial role in supporting brain health.

People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, a new study reports.

University of Florida scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain medications such as opioids.

A new study reveals that increased blood flow to the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory, causes stiffness. This discovery offers insight into how reduced blood flow might impact hippocampal health.

A new study provides insights into Tourette syndrome by analyzing individual brain cells. Researchers found key changes, including a loss of interneurons, metabolic stress in medium spiny neurons, and increased inflammatory activity in microglia.

Three-dimensional models allow researchers to better represent complex tissues and cell-cell interactions. This article explores the cell models currently used by researchers to understand disease and aid drug discovery.

A large study of ADHD medications reveals small increases in blood pressure and heart rate. Despite concerns, these changes are generally not clinically significant. The findings suggest that cardiovascular monitoring is still important.

A study suggests that a preference for predictable visual patterns could serve as an early indicator of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Eye-tracking technology revealed that children with potential ASD preferred predictable movements.

The cytokine IL-17 acts on two distinct brain regions – the amygdala and the somatosensory cortex – to exert two divergent effects. In the amygdala, IL-17 can elicit feelings of anxiety, while in the cortex, it promotes sociable behavior.

Researchers have found that early life adversity leads to reduced white matter connectivity in the adolescent brain, impacting cognitive performance. However, factors like positive parenting can serve as protective influences.