How emotional memories are engraved on the brain, with surprising helper cells
A type of brain cell called astrocytes play a crucial role in stabilizing memories in the brain.Credit: Jose…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
Mediterranean diet offsets genetic risk for dementia, study finds — Harvard Gazette
New research suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet may help offset a person’s genetic risk for developing Alzheimer’s…
What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?
A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his…
New Alzheimer’s treatments and studies are fueling hope
Rick is helping to answer a question central to the future of Alzheimer’s care: Can the disease be…
Microbial genetic variation shapes neurocognitive behavior in sheep
The researchers used Merino sheep as an animal model, systematically collecting samples of their hindgut and ruminal microbiota,…
Brain area linked to chronic pain discovered — offering hope for treatments
Neurons (pictured) in a brain region called the parabrachial nucleus have been implicated in creating the sensation of…
Scientists Just Reversed Alzheimer’s in Mice. Could They Do It in Humans?
Scientists on Tuesday reported that they had reversed Alzheimer’s disease in mice, a feat that offers hope of…
Largest study of African American brain tissue reveals key Alzheimer gene activity
The prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) is approximately two times higher in African Americans (AA) compared to White/European-ancestry…
Creative hobbies could slow brain ageing at the molecular level
The tango’s complexity might make it particularly good for keeping the brain young.Credit: Tempura/Getty Whether it’s dancing the…