Misfolded proteins pose a threat to cellular health, as they interfere with normal functions and contribute to age-associated degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and…
Caltech researchers discovered an enzyme that enables viral vectors to cross the blood-brain barrier, potentially aiding brain disorder drug development and research. The blood–brain barrier…
The unprecedented aging of the world’s population is leading to various forms of cognitive decline, which presents a significant challenge for families and society alike….
Even mild concussion can cause long-lasting effects to the brain, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge. Using data from a Europe-wide study, the…
Researchers have used MRI brain scans of children with isolated fetal ventriculomegaly to measure neurodevelopment and investigate the presence of autism traits at school age….
More research needed to determine if sleep medications prevent, delay Alzheimer’s. A small study suggests that the insomnia medication suvorexant could potentially reduce Alzheimer’s proteins…
Indigenous communities residing in the tropical forests of lowland Bolivia have reported some of the lowest rates of heart disease and brain disease in recorded…
Researchers discover a mechanism used by neurons to repair damage that occurs during neuronal activity. Researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism for repairing DNA damage…
New details on how healthy neurons metabolize glucose have implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases. The human brain has a sweet tooth, burning through nearly one…
Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease experience impairments in cognitive abilities, such as memory, as well as challenges with noncognitive functions, which can result in anxiety…
Findings point to brain areas that integrate planning, purpose, physiology, behavior, and movement. Calm body, calm mind, say the practitioners of mindfulness. A new study…
Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that not only is listening to a favorite song a well-known mood enhancer, but musical interventions can also…
MRI technology from Duke-led effort reveals the entire mouse brain in the highest resolution. Researchers from multiple universities have made a breakthrough in MRI technology,…
An effort to map complex and understudied cells leads to a surprise discovery. In a recent UCLA study, researchers discovered that astrocytes, brain support cells,…
People living with long COVID who suffer from loss of smell show different patterns of activity in certain regions of the brain, a new study…
PET imaging of reactive astrocyte-neuron interaction reveals new insights into Alzheimer’s disease pathology, offering a potential breakthrough in diagnosis and treatment. Recently, a team of…
Researchers have identified a potential cellular source for the impairments related to gestational iron deficiency. The development of the human brain starts well before its…
Researchers have created the first-ever connectome, or synaptic wiring diagram, of an entire Drosophila larva brain. This insect whole-brain connectome is more complex and larger…
