sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them
An Italian study shows that everyday dietary patterns, not just genetics or toxins, may influence Parkinson’s disease risk,…
Fruit flies illuminate the role of Alzheimer’s disease risk genes
Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease but the roles…
Two analgesic drugs may one day be repurposed as anti-tumor therapies
Peripheral afferent neurons – nerves that send signals from all areas of the body to the central nervous…
Unraveling the secrets of neuronal mechanotransduction
How do embryos develop? Why does the cortex of the mammalian brain fold? How do we feel touch…
Circadian rhythm disruptions may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
As modern lifestyles increasingly challenge the body’s natural circadian rhythm, the American Heart Association is spotlighting the potential…
Women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder show lesser brain atrophy than men
A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson’s disease…
Researchers discover how a brain circuit allows eating despite anxiety
How do mammals manage to eat in situations that cause anxiety, step into exposed spaces, or slow down…
Swiss startup opens access to world’s first living computer for universities worldwide
Scientists are growing tiny clumps of living human brain cells and using them to power computers. The emerging…
CogLinks model reveals how the brain adapts to changing rules
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…
Blood test shows promise for faster ALS diagnosis
New research by UCLA Health has found a simple blood test could provide faster and more accurate diagnosis…
Astrocytes revealed as key players in stabilizing long-term emotional memories
Why are we able to recall only some of our past experiences? A new study led by Jun…
New stem cell-based strategy could enhance neuronal regeneration and neuroplasticity
The brain’s mechanisms for repairing injuries caused by trauma or degenerative diseases are not yet known in detail.…