Neurodegenerative diseases are conditions that affect the functioning of the brain and nervous system, leading to the progressive loss of structure or function of nerve…
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According to the research, corporal punishment during adolescence is associated with an increase in neural sensitivity to making errors and a decrease in neural sensitivity…
Model to estimate skeletal kinematics. Credit: Julia Kuhl A new technique has been developed to track and measure the movement of skeletons in freely moving…
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 new study aimed to uncover the key factors that contribute to successful or optimal aging by following more than 7,000 middle-aged and older Canadians…
Illustration portrays the microbial makeup of human beings. According to recent studies on zebrafish, gut microbes play a role in the process of pruning excess…
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…
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…
Scientists linked aspartame to anxiety-like behavior in mice in new research. Aspartame is a common artificial sweetener used in many foods and drinks, such as…
Researchers developed a method to target specific neurons and change their excitability with light for long periods of time. Credit: Emma Hsiao/Harvard SEAS Method offers…
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…
Heat has been used for healing long before saunas were invented. The ancient Greeks and Romans built public baths over hot springs and on manmade…
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…
This photo represents Cuesta et al.’s demonstration that cocaine exposure increases norepinephrine in the gut facilitating γ-Proteobacteria colonization. This gut microbiota shift toward γ-Proteobacteria leads…
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…