How DNA methylation changes during brain development influence autism and schizophrenia
Researchers at the University of Exeter have created a detailed temporal map of chemical changes to DNA through…
Intravenous lactate raises pro-BDNF levels similar to high intensity workouts
Science has confirmed what sports lovers have always known from experience: exercise is good for the brain. It…
Brain wave coordination explains how each hemisphere shares visual information
The brain divides vision between its two hemispheres-what’s on your left is processed by your right hemisphere and…
Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ
An exciting new study reveals the hidden genetic architecture of quantitative ability, showing how brain wiring and signaling…
Contributor: The internet made us stupid. AI promises to make it worse
Floating along on my bicycle on a daydream of a country road, up behind me came a man…
Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects show remarkable resilience
Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing…
Lower ADHD and ASD traits linked to prenatal vitamin intake
New research from the Generation R study suggests that what mothers eat and what supplements they take during…
Microplastics pose potential risks to bone health
The production and use of over 400 million tons of plastic each year has polluted beaches, rivers, and…
Football Fern’s five concussions: ‘You can’t muck around with your brain’
“It’s your brain and you can’t muck around with your brain. “You need that to live, to function…
Frequent soccer heading linked to alterations within the folds of the brain
In amateur soccer players, more frequent heading, or using the head to control or pass the ball, is…
Tai chi improves memory and sleep in older adults with type 2 diabetes
A clinical trial shows that practicing Tai Chi online can sharpen thinking skills and improve sleep in older…
More than 4 hours of TV daily? watch your cognitive health
New research shows that watching over 4 hours of TV daily increases the risk of cognitive impairment and…