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Concussions from non-sport injuries hit college athletes harder

Imagine you’re a superhero with two types of villain encounters: ones that happen while you’re on duty and others that catch you off guard during your daily life. Well, it turns out that college athletes face worse consequences when they get concussions outside of their sport, just like superheroes fare worse in unexpected situations. Researchers […]

Published on September 23, 2023

Coffee Compound Enhances Mouse Brain Power!

Move over, brainiacs! Scientists have discovered that a compound called trigonelline found in coffee can majorly boost thinking skills in aging mice. It’s like giving the mice a double-shot espresso to wake up their brains! The researchers think that trigonelline works its magic by decreasing brain inflammation and restoring important chemicals that help with memory. […]

Published on September 22, 2023

Fruit flies offer clues to how brains make reward-based decisions

In the intricate maze of a fruit fly’s mind, decisions are made based on expectations of reward. By locating the exact spot in a fly’s brain where these calculations occur, scientists have unlocked insights into how the brain orchestrates this complex behavior. Just as a pilot deftly navigates through a storm, the fly’s brain uses […]

Published on September 22, 2023