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Does toddler behavior predict teenage fitness? A longitudinal study shows that active play and limited screen time at age 2.5 ...

Is endurance all in your head? A new study reveals that VMH neurons in the brain direct the body to boost physical stamina.

COMT inhibitors, meant to boost Parkinson’s treatment, unintentionally promote gut bacteria that break down levodopa. This ...

Is parallel visual processing a myth? A new study reveals that bipolar cells in the retina use electrical synapses to ...

Does the hippocampus only track location? A new study shows how the brain's memory center shifts activity between anterior ...

How do neurons transport proteins? A new study reveals that Kinesin-2 motor subtypes regulate cargo specificity.

Can AI learn by shrinking? A new study introduces a development-inspired continual learning framework for spiking neural ...

What is mental wellbeing? A international study defines the 19 dimensions of positive mental health, providing a scientific ...

When does the circadian clock start ticking? A new study shows that fetal clocks synchronize to the mother in the womb via hormones, highlighting the importance of light and sleep during pregnancy.

How do worms navigate? A new study maps the whole-brain circuit of C. elegans, revealing how neurons and the chemical ...