Global Intelligence Database
Researchers have identified a protein, ZIPK, that exacerbates brain damage by altering gene expression after an injury. Reducing the levels of this protein in mice preserved vital synaptic connections, suggesting a potential new treatment pathway.
By Mei, Zheng, He, Wang, Zhou, Zhang, Lee, Chen
Scientists have found that working memory performance in adolescents with ADHD is linked to the precise timing of specific brainwave 'bursts'. When the rhythmic interplay between low and high-frequency brain activity is disrupted in key brain regions, it correlates directly with both memory errors and clinical symptoms.
By Kavanaugh, Vigne, Gamble, Legere, DePamphilis, Acuff, Tirrell, Vaughan, Thorpe, Festa, Spirito, Jones, Carpenter
Plants use epigenetic modifications—changes that alter gene activity without changing the DNA sequence—to manage their complex relationships with microbes. This 'molecular memory' allows them to fine-tune their immune responses, distinguishing helpful allies from harmful pathogens and opening new avenues for enhancing crop resilience.
By Bashir, Zargar, Husaini
By targeting the primary visual cortex with magnetic pulses, researchers have significantly improved how well brain-computer interfaces interpret commands. This non-invasive technique boosts signal clarity by dampening background neural noise and enhancing visual attention.
By Zhang, Wang, Gao, Wang, Qiu, He
Researchers have mapped how the subthalamic nucleus communicates with the rest of the brain across the human lifespan. The study reveals that connectivity within motor circuits changes in complex ways, offering new targets for treating age-related decline.
By Li, Wu, Zhang, Wu, Xu