Mushrooming Mystery: How Fungal Infections Echo Alzheimer’s Disease in the Brain
A study from Baylor College of Medicine found that the fungus Candida albicans can produce toxic peptides linked to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting the fungus might…
A study from Baylor College of Medicine found that the fungus Candida albicans can produce toxic peptides linked to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting the fungus might…
You have 3,000+ different kinds of brain cells, and more insights from the largest human brain cell atlases created to date. Scientists have just unveiled…
Study finds that in worms, the HSN neuron uses multiple chemicals and connections to orchestrate egg-laying and locomotion over the course of several minutes. A…
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brain to prepare mice for motherhood. Their findings, published on October 5…
The study examines the connection in overweight adults. Prebiotics help promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria by acting as their food source. These non-digestible…
Researchers map gene switches and brain cell types associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and major depression. In a large, multi-institutional effort led by…
Incredibly detailed cell maps help pave the way for a new generation of treatments. A group of international scientists have mapped the genetic, cellular, and…
New research from Rice University finds that antidepressants may actually reduce negative memories in individuals suffering from depression while improving overall memory function. The study…
Researchers from the UCL Institute for Neurology have created advanced AI-based tools that can characterize subtle signatures in the speech of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia….
Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, marked by progressively declining memory and cognitive functions. Over recent decades, it has climbed the ranks…
New research suggests that exposure to widely used weed killers may negatively impact adolescent brain function. Herbicides, commonly known as weed killers, are the most…
The Blue Brain Project introduces a universal workflow for creating and validating neuronal models using open-source tools. Biophysically detailed neuronal models provide a unique window…
The Role of Astrocytes in Sleep Regulation New animal research suggests that little-studied brain cells known as astrocytes are major players in controlling sleep needs…
In socially challenging situations, individuals with anxiety tend to utilize a different part of the forebrain compared to those without anxiety. In socially challenging situations,…
Seizure activity in the amygdala may help explain sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has…
Inventors of brain-cell-based computers collaborate with a global team of ethicists to examine the ethical applications of bio-computing. Bio-computing, once a concept confined to science…
The findings may establish the groundwork for therapy for cognitive impairment and help improve memory. Neurons create rhythmic electrical activity patterns within the brain. A…
Both elevated and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, commonly referred to as “good” cholesterol, are associated with a slightly heightened risk of dementia…