University of Michigan

Summary: Adjusting melanocortin proteins in the brain enhances the effectiveness of GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drugs. By inhibiting MC3R or …

Summary: Researchers have identified the SH2B1 gene’s crucial role in regulating food intake and energy expenditure. Mutations in SH2B1 are …

Summary: A new study identifies beta frequency neural activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as crucial for recognizing rewards …

Summary: Researchers have enhanced auditory processing in young mice by increasing inner ear synapses using neurotrophin-3. This study supports the …

Summary: A new study reveals that children’s bedtime struggles often stem from nighttime fears. While most families have bedtime routines, …

Summary: Researchers have advanced the understanding of pediatric DIPG tumors. DIPG, a highly aggressive brain tumor in children, is driven …

Summary: Sleep is crucial for memory formation, while sleep deprivation severely disrupts this process. Neurons in the hippocampus reactivating during …

Summary: Researchers are using AI to interpret dog barks, distinguishing between playful and aggressive sounds. By adapting human speech models, …

Summary: Difficulty in distinguishing fact from fiction is leading more Americans to actively avoid news. This phenomenon, termed “news fatigue,” …

Summary: Researchers developed an innovative chemical tool to explore how signals like dopamine and epinephrine interact with neurons via G …