New computer model sheds light on how brain circuits support flexible thinking
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…
Antidepressant fluoxetine alters brain energy use and boosts neural plasticity
A new study shows that the widely used antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it…
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…
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…
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…
Smell loss emerges as the early behavioural sign of Alzheimer’s
New research reveals that immune cells attack brainstem nerve fibers linked to smell, making loss of smell the…
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…
Study identifies a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder
Researchers have identified a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). A novel study found that…
Special von Economo neurons may hold key to super-sharp memory in 80+ superagers
A 25-year study of ‘superagers’ reveals the brain and lifestyle factors that help some older adults defy typical…
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…