New Brain Discovery Challenges Long-Held Theory of Teenage Brain Development
This image shows densely accumulated dendritic spines. Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic “hotspot” that…
6 Common Medications That May Decrease Dementia Risk
Getting your annual flu shot may come with a significant side benefit: helping to protect you from dementia.…
Brain-Gut Health Initiative supports AI-assisted diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric disorders affect millions worldwide, but their diagnosis still relies on clinical observation instead of standard biological tests.…
Ultra-processed foods linked to measurable drops in human attention span
New research from Monash University, the University of São Paulo and Deakin University shows a diet high in…
Molecular map reveals how Down syndrome alters brain development
Scientists at UCLA have created one of the first cellular-resolution molecular maps detailing how Down syndrome alters human…
Scientists identify STING switch driving inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
The brain has its own immune system, which detects threats and mounts a defense. A growing body of…
7 dos and dont’s when you spot someone having a stroke – The Irish News
When someone is having a stroke, every second counts and acting quickly can mean the difference between a…
Virtual neurology visits match in-person care outcomes
For people who see a neurology clinician for the first time, a new study has found that…
Blood test has potential to detect earliest signals of Alzheimer’s disease — Harvard Gazette
A new study by Harvard-affiliated investigators at Mass General Brigham has found that a blood test for an…
Cognitive decline may signal heart trouble years before a cardiovascular event
Researchers tracking initially healthy older adults found that declines in thinking speed and other cognitive abilities can appear…
Calcium signals in microglia drive anxiety and compulsive behaviors
Researchers had previously discovered a population of immune cells within the brain that can act as accelerators and…
New molecule weakens glioblastoma and enhances immune response
A team of researchers from Brown University Health and Brown University has uncovered an important clue in the…