Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults and…
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Four squid embryos in their egg sac. These are the squid species Doryteuthis pealeii. Credit: Kristen Koenig Cephalopods were found to have similar brain development…
A highly detailed ‘wiring diagram’ of the human brain reveals the multitude of various connections. Credit: Human Connectome Project Australian scientists have created the most…
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. It is caused by…
According to a new research study, viruses can inflame and disrupt connections between the olfactory system and the part of the brain associated with memory…
A recent clinical trial involving undergraduate students found that consuming walnuts had a positive impact on self-reported mental health and general health biomarkers during their…
A group of neuroscientists has found brain cells that control the motivation of mice to perform tasks for rewards. When these cells are activated, mice…
Neuroscientists have developed a groundbreaking test that can detect a unique marker of Alzheimer’s disease neurodegeneration in a blood sample. A group of neuroscientists developed…
Obesity in children is a serious health concern that can have long-term negative effects on physical and mental well-being. It is defined as having an…
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that old mice are less able than young mice to “turn off” certain actively firing brain cells in…
The studies have implications for certain human conditions characterized by touch dysfunction. According to recent research, the brainstem and spinal cord play a crucial role…
Anxiety disorders, such as panic, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or specific phobias, occur in response to stress. They are characterized by a constant feeling of…
The research on mice sheds light on how brain activity is fine-tuned. A new study explores how new information is across the sleep-wake cycle. Researchers…
According to a new research study, eating two ounces of walnuts a day for 16 weeks improved self-reported mental health indicators in undergraduate university students.…
The new research has made strides in understanding the mechanism behind a type of dementia that affects young people. New research offers insight into the basic…
According to new research, subcutaneous fat, which is more common in females, is protective against brain inflammation. Females’ propensity toward subcutaneous fat, which is fat…
Current estimates put the number of Parkinson’s disease diagnoses at 60,000 annually. However, new research reveals that the actual incidence rate is nearly 90,000 diagnoses…
The three factors provide some of the secrets to maintaining a high quality of life and, ideally, aging healthily. No surprises, but confirmation that what…
According to a new study from Tufts University, adults who suffered from varying rates of cognitive decline had better cognitive function with higher levels of…
Dementia is a broad term that refers to the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions. Sparking Learning and Memory Recent research from the…