Researchers develop novel exosome-based therapeutic agent for treating traumatic CNS injuries
Traumatic injuries of the central nervous system (CNS)-such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and traumatic spinal cord injury…
Stanford scientists make mouse skin transparent to study brain development
During childhood and adolescence, our brain goes through a lot of changes. But studying those changes in juvenile…
Can the gut microbiome adapt to protect the brain after stroke?
A new study reveals that stroke may do more than damage the brain. Instead, strokes could rewire the…
Multi-analyte test accurately identifies brain cancers using small cerebrospinal fluid
A novel, multi-analyte test developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, its Ludwig Center and…
1 Simple Way To Boost Focus When You’re Stressed, By A Psychologist
Amidst all the noise about productivity hacks and beating procrastination, you might be overlooking the simplest habit that…
Mediterranean diet lowers dementia risk by altering key metabolites
A long-running study shows how genes, diet, and metabolism interact to shape dementia risk, with the Mediterranean diet…
How a single gene reshapes pain perception through polyamine signaling
A breakthrough discovery reveals how the SLC45A4 gene fine-tunes polyamine transport in sensory neurons, reshaping our understanding of…
Blocking This One Protein Restores Aging Brains
A single protein was found to fuel brain aging, and shutting it down reversed memory loss. Credit: Shutterstock…
Neuroscientists split on whether memories can be extracted from preserved brains
Can memories truly be read from the brain’s structure alone? A global survey of neuroscientists reveals surprising agreement…
Computational approach provides insight into neural progenitor cells and their role in brain disorders
For much of the 20th century it was thought that the adult brain was incapable of regeneration. This…
Metabolic syndrome linked to higher risk of Parkinson’s disease
Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome is associated…
How dietary formaldehyde links to worsening diabetes and memory loss
A new review reveals how everyday foods and hidden exposures to formaldehyde may fuel insulin resistance and chip…