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Researchers from MIT conducted an extensive study on Alzheimer’s disease, analyzing gene expression in various brain regions to understand why specific cells and circuits are…
A collaborative study by researchers from the University of Utah Health and Baylor College of Medicine has uncovered the crucial function of the default mode…
Scientists discovered that high body fat, particularly in the belly and arms, increases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, while strong…
A new study from the UK Dementia Research Institute reveals that oligodendrocytes, non-neuronal brain cells, produce amyloid beta, a key protein in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers…
The study broadly reveals how fast brain waves, previously overlooked, establish fundamental patterns of sleep and wakefulness. Scientists have developed a new method to analyze…
The updated cortical surface template enhances the mapping of brain activity. The human brain plays a vital role in managing essential functions such as perception,…
New research advances efforts to harness drug’s mind-altering power to treat mental illness. A new study demonstrates that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms,…
One study will investigate the alterations in brain activity at the cellular level caused by psilocybin, the psychoactive substance found in “magic mushrooms.” How do…
New research has identified beta frequency activity in the brain’s anterior cingulate cortex as key to how rewards influence behavior, linking it to potential new…
Scientists have developed new biosensors that enable real-time tracking of opioid signaling in the brain, offering profound insights into the effects of opioids and enhancing…
New research indicates that a ketogenic diet could delay early Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice by boosting beta-hydroxybutyrate levels, improving memory and cognitive functions. The ketogenic…
A new prediction model by Amsterdam UMC’s Alzheimer Centre uses patient data to forecast cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients, aiming for personalized care plans. The…
An AI model from Cambridge University can predict Alzheimer’s progression with 82% accuracy using simple cognitive tests and MRI scans, offering a non-invasive and cheaper…
New research indicates that inflammation in macrophages caused by lysosomal dysfunction contributes to severe symptoms in lysosomal storage diseases. Targeting specific pathways in these cells…
A 2024 study assesses predictive models for Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline and evaluates new drugs’ effectiveness in slowing this decline. A new study looks at predicting…
For the first time, researchers have connected people’s personal experiences of curiosity to the physical representation of it in their brains. You look up into…
A new study suggests that dyskinesia in Parkinson’s patients could be prevented by targeting the Activin A protein, which influences the brain’s motor memory of…