A biomarker of norepinephrine deficiency in the heart may help to detect Lewy body diseases before symptoms appear. In a small study, researchers at the…
New research reveals that “infantile amnesia” – the forgetting of memories formed during early infancy – is both reversible and preventable. Neuroscientists have discovered a…
Scientists have invested decades in piecing together how our vision is so good at recognizing what’s familiar. A new study overcomes an apparent discrepancy in…
A new element of the catastrophic impacts of climate change is emerging – how global warming is impacting the human brain. In a paper published…
Up to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040 – over 40% more than previously forecast – finds…
Although the brain’s capacity for change is usually slow, it can be rapidly enhanced through psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Using substances like psilocybin, this therapy induces significant…
The new research, part of the NIH BRAIN Initiative, paves the way toward treating, preventing, and curing brain disorders. Salk Institute researchers, as part of…
Research indicates that cannabis users show enhanced empathy, offering potential insights into treatments for social interaction disorders. Study links regular cannabis use to higher empathy…
Early detection of Parkinson’s disease through eye scans may soon enable preventive strategies against neurodegeneration, thanks to a major study using AI in retinal imaging….
Research identifies the decline of the protein pleiotrophin (PTN) as a cause of neuronal death due to sleep deprivation, offering a new perspective on how…
Patients with multiple sclerosis showing increased levels of NfL, a nerve damage marker, in their blood tests are likely to experience a decline in their…
High-sugar diet in fruit flies leads to insulin resistance in the brain and impairs cleanup of neuronal waste. Researchers led by Mroj Alassaf at the…
As human beings, our lives are intertwined with our thoughts, whether we’re contemplating dinner options or indulging in memories of our recent beach getaway. Interestingly,…
Neurobiologists have discovered sensory neurons that regulate fainting, providing a foundation for targeted treatments for related disorders. Syncope, commonly known as fainting, affects nearly 40…
TrackerSci is a new tool for tracking brain cell development and aging, offering fresh insights into cellular changes over a lifetime and potential applications in…
A new analysis of pilot studies on night shift naps conducted from 2012 to 2018 revealed the ideal snoozing strategy that could mitigate sleepiness and…
New research suggests a more effective coaching approach for managers, therapists, teachers, and parents. Could there be a better method to coach and inspire your…
Images that humans perceive as completely unrelated can be classified as the same by computational models. Human sensory systems are very good at recognizing objects…