Uncovering the secrets of ‘SuperAgers’ and cognitive longevity
For 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying individuals aged 80 and older – dubbed “SuperAgers”…
Scientists link brain lithium loss to early Alzheimer’s changes
A new study reveals that brain lithium depletion occurs early in Alzheimer’s and fuels disease progression, while low-dose…
Chemotherapy treatment linked to lasting cognitive changes in rats
Researchers at The City College of New York have linked chemotherapy treatment to lasting cognitive changes in rats…
Blocking GAPDH aggregation protects brain cells and opens new path for stroke therapy
A novel study reveals that targeting a single protein’s aggregation can dramatically reduce brain injury after stroke, potentially…
Sleeping Brain Reveals Clues to Hidden Disorders
Summary: The brain remains highly active during sleep, and mapping this activity can reveal early signs of neurological…
Understanding brain activity during sleep to detect early neurological changes
“Complex processes are going on in the brain when we sleep,” says Dr Karolina Armonaitė, a neuroscientist from…