Slowing Parkinson’s Progression: The Tai Chi Advantage
Associated with slower disease progression and lower doses of required drugs. Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that involves sequences of very slow controlled movements,…
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From COVID Cough to Cognitive Concerns: Unraveling the Alzheimer’s Link
Neurological symptoms in COVID-19 patients may indicate an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, with age being a significant factor for both conditions. Current research is…
Brain Power Renewed: A Biomarker’s Predictive Magic on Neuron Regeneration
Findings could help scientists develop regenerative therapies for spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions. Neurons, the main cells that make up our brain and…
Mushrooming Mystery: How Fungal Infections Echo Alzheimer’s Disease in the Brain
A study from Baylor College of Medicine found that the fungus Candida albicans can produce toxic peptides linked to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting the fungus might…
Decoding Humanity: The 3,000+ Brain Cell Types Revealing Our Secrets
You have 3,000+ different kinds of brain cells, and more insights from the largest human brain cell atlases created to date. Scientists have just unveiled…
Unborn Secrets: The Prenatal Development of Fragile X Syndrome
Study results fundamentally change how scientists understand the developmental origins of Fragile X syndrome and suggest a potential treatment for brain cells damaged by the…
Decoding Complexity: MIT’s Insight Into Individual Neurons and Behavior
Study finds that in worms, the HSN neuron uses multiple chemicals and connections to orchestrate egg-laying and locomotion over the course of several minutes. A…
The Motherhood Makeover: How Pregnancy “Rewires” the Brain
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brain to prepare mice for motherhood. Their findings, published on October 5…
Mapping the Mind: Decoding Neuropsychiatric Disorders With the Human Brain Cell Atlas
Researchers map gene switches and brain cell types associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and major depression. In a large, multi-institutional effort led by…
Decoding the Human Brain: Detailed Cell Maps Pave Way for Next-Gen Therapies
Incredibly detailed cell maps help pave the way for a new generation of treatments. A group of international scientists have mapped the genetic, cellular, and…
Memory Magic: New Study Reveals Unexpected Benefits of Antidepressants
New research from Rice University finds that antidepressants may actually reduce negative memories in individuals suffering from depression while improving overall memory function. The study…
Growing Concerns: Common Weed Killer Is Harmful to Adolescent Brains
New research suggests that exposure to widely used weed killers may negatively impact adolescent brain function. Herbicides, commonly known as weed killers, are the most…
Neurons Decoded: The Universal Workflow Powering Brain Insights
The Blue Brain Project introduces a universal workflow for creating and validating neuronal models using open-source tools. Biophysically detailed neuronal models provide a unique window…
Astrocytes: The Secret to Staying Awake Without Costs to Cognition and Health?
The Role of Astrocytes in Sleep Regulation New animal research suggests that little-studied brain cells known as astrocytes are major players in controlling sleep needs…
New Research Reveals That People With Anxiety Use a Less Suitable Section of Brain To Control Emotions
In socially challenging situations, individuals with anxiety tend to utilize a different part of the forebrain compared to those without anxiety. In socially challenging situations,…
Amygdala’s Secret: How the Brain Forgets To Breathe
Seizure activity in the amygdala may help explain sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has…
From Sci-Fi to Reality: Does a Brain in a Dish Have Moral Rights?
Inventors of brain-cell-based computers collaborate with a global team of ethicists to examine the ethical applications of bio-computing. Bio-computing, once a concept confined to science…
Contrary to Previous Belief – New Study Links Brain Waves Directly to Memory
The findings may establish the groundwork for therapy for cognitive impairment and help improve memory. Neurons create rhythmic electrical activity patterns within the brain. A…