New research from a European collaboration paves the way for innovative strategies to fight atherosclerosis. A new research study shows the existence of a connection…
Surprising research findings in mice could lead to new insights and treatments for a wide range of brain and neurological diseases, from epilepsy to Alzheimer’s….
Innovative brain-wide mapping study shows that “engrams,” the ensembles of neurons encoding a memory, are widely distributed, including among regions not previously realized. A new…
On April 8, 2022, Medicare finalized its decision to restrict its coverage of Aduhelm, Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s disease treatment. The decision means that only patients…
Mental clarity is the ability to think clearly and process information quickly. When you have excellent mental clarity, you can better focus on the task…
Researchers track the cellular migration of developing fetal brains for the first time by backtracking genetic mutations documented in deceased adult brains. The development of…
Research findings offer new insights into how our movements are coordinated. Keeping our eyes focused on what we reach for, whether it’s a supermarket item…
Researchers found that changes accumulated in the brain cells of patients with Alzheimer’s disease at a faster rate, potentially explaining why brain cells die and…
Each condition causes a different type of language impairment in primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Word comprehension is lost for some patients, others lose grammar Most…
A brain region can proactively and reactively detect the need to inhibit unwanted memories. Forget what you saw: a brain region detects when you are…
USC endocrinologist takes Alzheimer’s disease research in new directions. A USC Keck School of Medicine researcher discovers potential new ways to prevent cognitive decline by…
When you think of exercising more, what trade-offs come to mind? A slimmer physique, improved cardiovascular health, maybe even the ability to turn heads in…
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have announced a significant advance in our understanding of epilepsy, as they have identified a potential method of preventing damaging…
Right from birth, human brains are organized into networks that support mental functions such as vision and attention, a new study shows. Previous studies had…
mRNA quality control identified as novel drug target for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT…
Different ways of looking at structural asymmetry show parallel effects on processing of speech sounds related to dyslexia. Researchers led by Mark Eckert at the…
Bruce Willis — known for an iconic career in movies like “Die Hard,” “Armageddon” and “Pulp Fiction” — will retire from acting after being diagnosed…
The brain structure of patients with recent onset psychosis and depression can offer important biological insights into these illnesses and how they might develop. In…
