New research links menopause to cognitive deficits and brain atrophy, emphasizing the role of estrogen receptor beta in astrocytes. Findings from female mice studies suggest…
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Recent research indicates that loneliness can blur the distinction between real and fictional characters in the brain, suggesting that lonely individuals may seek emotional connections…
An advanced AI system accurately diagnoses autism in young children by analyzing brain MRIs, demonstrating a 98.5% accuracy rate. This innovative technology, developed by a…
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered a common brain network in substance use disorders by analyzing data from over 144 studies. This breakthrough,…
A new study finds that excess information can impair decision-making. This has implications for public health, suggesting that simplified, focused information improves choices. AI chatbots…
Researchers at Mount Sinai have discovered how the protein TIMP2 affects the hippocampus, a brain area vital for memory and learning. Using advanced techniques in…
Recent research by Professors Tamar Makin and John Krakauer challenges the widely held belief that the brain can rewire itself to compensate for sensory losses…
Sleep plays a key role in brain health by activating the lymphatic system to remove toxins, which is vital in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. A new…
New research has revealed that memory formation in the brain is likely due to the formation of new connections between engram cells, emphasizing the importance…
University of Texas at El Paso researchers have found that substances extracted from used coffee grounds may offer a new way to treat neurodegenerative diseases.…
New research has revealed that aged red blood cells interacting with brain capillaries can cause cerebral microbleeds, a finding that upends the traditional belief that…
A study to be presented at the RSNA meeting shows that higher levels of visceral abdominal fat in midlife are linked to an increased risk…
A collaborative study reveals that the cerebellar nuclei play a crucial role in associative learning, challenging previous beliefs that focused on the cerebellar cortex. Through…
A comprehensive review of 23 years of neuroimaging studies highlights the significant, long-term effects of screen time on children’s brain function, including both negative and…
Researchers have developed a new memory research breakthrough by genetically modifying the LIMK1 protein and activating it with rapamycin. This innovative approach shows potential in…
New research has found that high school students who have had concussions in the past year are more likely to have suicidal thoughts, plans, or…
Recent research on Caenorhabditis elegans suggests that even simple organisms can exhibit basic emotions. This study, which combines behavioral observations and genetic analysis, offers significant…
A study on rats indicates that early-life stress significantly affects brain development, altering more genes than childhood head injuries. This stress can lead to long-term…
A study by NIH researchers has revealed that heart PET scans can predict the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia. By analyzing…
A neuroscience study reveals a connection between early life memory retention and autism-related brain development. By investigating maternal immune activation’s effect on memory, they found…