Blood Test Predicts Multiple Sclerosis Worsening up to Two Years in Advance
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…
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Neuronal Nightmare: The Troubling Connection Between Sugar, Obesity, and Brain Degeneration
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…
Like Humans – Scientists Discover That Rats Have an Imagination
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,…
The Secret Behind Passing Out: New Brain-Heart Connection Identified
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…
Cellular Timekeepers: Tracking Brain Cell Aging With TrackerSci
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…
The Secret to Surviving All-Nighters – Scientists Unveil Ideal Nap Strategy
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…
Scientists Discover New, More Effective Way To Coach and Inspire
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…
MIT Researchers Discover That Deep Neural Networks Don’t See the World the Way We Do
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…
Water Worries: Excess Fluoride Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Children
A study of 74 children in rural Ethiopian villages with a wide range of naturally occurring fluoride in drinking water found that children exposed to…
Adult Education Classes Linked to 19% Lower Risk of Dementia
Middle-aged adults and seniors who participate in adult education reduce their risk of developing dementia conditions such as Alzheimer’s by 19% within five years. How…
New Study Links Infant Stunting to Differences in Cognitive and Brain Function
According to recent research from the University of East Anglia, children who are too short for their age can suffer reduced cognitive ability arising from…
Will Artificial Intelligence Soon Become Conscious?
The increasing sophistication of artificial intelligence (AI) systems has led some to speculate that these systems may soon possess consciousness. However, we might underestimate the…
Death Redefined: Expert Urges Overhaul of the Controversial U.S. “Death Act”
After surveying the views expressed by 41 advocacy, medical, and transplant-focused organizations on the Uniform Determination of Death Act, a brain injury expert is calling…
Zoom vs Reality – Scientists Uncover Astonishing Differences in Brain Activity
A recent study discovered that neural activity during online interactions is significantly reduced compared to when people converse face-to-face. When Yale neuroscientist Joy Hirsch used…
Lottery Logic: How the Brain Decodes Economic Risks
New study reveals role of frontal and parietal cortex in economic decisions under risk in rats. Neuroscientists have uncovered a key brain area in rats…
Does Free Will Exist? New Study Challenges Classic Libet Experiments
You can’t blame your brain for your actions! Neuroscientists at HSE University have challenged the famous studies that question the free will of our decisions….
First Single-Cell “Atlas” of the Human Brain Reveals Inner Workings an Unprecedented Level
More than 4 million cells profiled to make largest atlas to date to help explore the evolution of the human brain and new targets for…
Can Sound Waves Help People Quit Cocaine?
The National Institutes of Health has provided $5 million in funding for the innovative approach. Researchers at UVA Health are exploring the potential of targeted…