Study suggests song’s structure can be linked to its popularity
From the Frontiers press release: Think of your favourite pop song. Can you explain why you like it so much? It might remind you of a memorable event, or move you in a way that…
Study suggests high-intensity interval training releases endorphins in the brain
From the University of Turku press release: Finnish researchers at the University of Turku have revealed that exercise-induced endorphin release in the brain depends on the intensity of the exercise. Endorphin release induced by exercise may…
Brain activity may be predictor of stress-related cardiovascular risk
From the American Heart Association press release: The brain may have a distinctive activity pattern during stressful events that predicts bodily reactions, such as rises in blood pressure that increase risk for cardiovascular disease, according to…
Artificial intelligence predicts dementia before onset of symptoms
From the McGill University press release: Imagine if doctors could determine, many years in advance, who is likely to develop dementia. Such prognostic capabilities would give patients and their families time to plan and manage…
Serotonin may worsen tinnitus
From the Oregon Health & Science University press release: Millions of people suffer from the constant sensation of ringing or buzzing in the ears known as tinnitus, creating constant irritation for some and severe anxiety for…
Artificial neural networks decode brain activity during performed and imagined movements
From the University of Freiburg press release: Filtering information for search engines, acting as an opponent during a board game or recognizing images: Artificial intelligence has far outpaced human intelligence in certain tasks. Several groups from…
Surprising discovery about how neurons talk to each other
From the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences press release: Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered the mechanism by which neurons keep up with the demands of repeatedly sending signals to other…
Study suggests reward response in brain changes with time of day
From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Activation of a reward-processing brain region peaks in the morning and evening and dips at 2 p.m., finds a study of healthy young men published in The Journal of Neuroscience.…
People who ‘hear voices’ can detect hidden speech in unusual sounds
From the Durham University press release: People who hear voices that other people can’t hear may use unusual skills when their brains process new sounds, according to research led by Durham University and University College London…
Gut microbes may talk to the brain through cortisol
From the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences press release: Gut microbes have been in the news a lot lately. Recent studies show they can influence human health, behavior, and certain neurological…