Study reveals how the brain interprets certain aromas as taste
Flavored drinks without sugar can be perceived as sweet – and now researchers know why. A new study…
AI tool SeeMe detects hidden signs of consciousness in brain injury patients
A new study published in Nature Communications Medicine led by neurosurgery researchers Sima Mofakham, PhD, and Chuck Mikell,…
Abnormal protein activity found to promote cell migration and spread of glioblastoma
Ever wondered how the different cells in our body communicate with each other to fulfill their different roles-be…
COVID-19 may reduce behavioral problems in toddlers
Despite fears that pandemic stress would harm child development, new research shows toddlers actually displayed fewer emotional and…
Experts warn tiny plastics in arteries may raise heart attack risk
Experts reveal how plastic particles lodged in arteries could heighten heart disease risk, demanding urgent attention from clinicians…
Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…
People with similar autistic traits show greater mutual attraction and neural synchrony
New research has revealed that people with similar levels of autistic traits are more attracted to each other,…
Rapid neuronal evolution linked to high prevalence of autism in humans
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high…
Can video game–style exercise slow Alzheimer’s risk?
Scientists report that a 12-week gamified exercise program not only sharpened recall but also increased hippocampal volume, pointing…
New AI tool predicts therapies to restore health in diseased cells Harvard Gazette
In a move that could reshape drug discovery, researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed an artificial intelligence…
New tool can predict where deadly brain cancer might reappear
Glioblastoma is a devastatingly effective brain cancer. Doctors can cut it out or blast it with radiation, but…
Berberine improves cognitive function in diabetic encephalopathy mice
A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the potential therapeutic effects of berberine (BBR),…