Researchers have discovered a new aspect of Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia: ferroptosis-induced microglia cell death. This groundbreaking finding, highlighting the vulnerability of brain immune cells,…
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A study using advanced diffusion MRI revealed structural differences in the brain’s white matter of patients with long-term COVID-19 symptoms, suggesting a potential cause for…
Researchers have mapped over 2.3 million brain cells from mice, shedding light on how different brain cell types are formed through gene regulation. This work,…
A study reveals that a 1% annual reduction in deep sleep among those over 60 increases dementia risk by 27%, suggesting the importance of maintaining…
Research by the University of Iowa team on epilepsy patients showed that brain hubs are crucial for normal brain processing, particularly in language. The brain…
A significant study highlights that living near major roadways correlates with increased dementia risk due to air pollution, especially nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5. It suggests…
This illustration shows the VR setup, with an “overhead threat” projected into the top field of view. Credit: Dom Pinke/Northwestern University Goggles enabled researchers to…
A study by Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals a link between lower serotonin levels in the brain and memory issues in people with mild cognitive impairment.…
Stanford Medicine researchers and international colleagues discovered that about 20% of people carry a gene variant that reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases…
A recent MIT study on mouse behavior in reward-based tasks showed that mice, while capable of learning the best strategy, often deviate from it, suggesting…
Heidelberg University researchers have mapped the cerebellum’s development in humans, mice, and opossums, uncovering its complex structure and significant role in human cognitive evolution. Their…
A new study of Alzheimer’s disease combines multiple biomarkers to uncover new genetic pathways and sex-specific differences, paving the way for improved early diagnosis and…
A new study challenges the belief that human newborns have significantly less developed brains than other primates. The study found that humans are born at…
Scientists developed a revolutionary organoid model of the dopaminergic system, providing significant insights into Parkinson’s disease and the long-lasting effects of cocaine on the brain.…
Recent research indicates that higher lifetime estrogen exposure, marked by longer pregnancy and reproductive periods, may reduce the risk of cerebral small vessel disease in…
Recent research led by Julia Notar at Duke University reveals that brittle stars, despite lacking brains, can learn through experience. These marine creatures, related to…
New research reveals that frequent soccer heading can lead to changes in brain structure and function, mirroring mild traumatic brain injuries and affecting cognitive performance.…
Brigham researchers have discovered that a reduction in the INPP5D gene in microglia leads to increased neuroinflammation, potentially contributing to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease,…
A new research study reveals that slow brain waves, typical during sleep, also occur in awake individuals with epilepsy, offering protection against brain excitability. While…