Are We Evolving? New Research Reveals That Human Brains Are Getting Larger
Recent research indicates that brain size has been progressively enlarging in individuals born post-1930s. A recent study conducted by researchers at UC Davis Health has…
Recent research indicates that brain size has been progressively enlarging in individuals born post-1930s. A recent study conducted by researchers at UC Davis Health has…
Researchers employ deep brain stimulation to localize disrupted neural pathways. When certain connections in the brain malfunction, conditions like Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),…
For children and teens, irregular meals such as skipped breakfasts are linked to an increased risk of frequent headaches, according to a new study recently…
The lab of Yongchao C. Ma, PhD, at Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago discovered a…
Imaging-based detection could facilitate the selection of safer, personalized treatment options. A new analysis involving over 13,000 people has found changes to blood vessels in…
Cognitive impairment in both conditions might be linked to closely coordinated genetic alterations in two kinds of brain cells, providing hints for potential treatments. Researchers…
Researchers at the University of Zurich have created a groundbreaking neural cell culture model, illuminating the complex processes involved in neurodegeneration. Their study identified a…
Individuals experiencing headaches following concussions may also be more likely to have higher levels of iron in areas of the brain, which is a sign…
Large-scale study provides evidence that FDA-approved drug can help protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s disease. Research led by the Cleveland Clinic suggests that sildenafil (commonly…
Researchers at the School of Medicine at Tufts University have developed a new imaging technology that captures neuronal activity across the entire brain during the…
A preliminary study recently presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting has linked pesticides and herbicides used in farming to Parkinson’s disease…
Research from UC Berkeley indicates that ongoing stress caused by protein aggregation is leading to the death of brain cells. Numerous neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s…
In research aimed at gaining insights into the sudden, unexpected deaths of young children, often happening during sleep, scientists have pinpointed brief seizures that involve…
A study conducted on mice, aimed at understanding memory decline in individuals subjected to recurrent head trauma, such as athletes, indicates that this condition might…
Scientists propose a new model for classifying Parkinson’s. The complexity of Parkinson’s disease poses significant challenges in developing effective treatments. This complexity stems from various…
An international team led by the University of California, San Francisco, has carried out the first large-scale study on posterior cortical atrophy. This condition is…
Individuals experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, even after a good night’s sleep, might suffer from a condition known as idiopathic hypersomnia. Recent research now indicates that…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is linked to harmful protein accumulations in the brain, primarily β-amyloid (Aβ) aggregates known as plaques, which are central to the disease’s…