Estrogen levels in the brain may play a role in women’s risk of stress-related memory problems
Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting…
Hippocampus reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes, study finds
A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes…
Long-term air pollution exposure raises motor neuron disease risk
Even at relatively low pollution levels, chronic exposure to fine particles and nitrogen dioxide was linked to higher…
Engineered sensor reveals the brain’s hidden chemical conversations
Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to…
Specialized neurons help the brain detect where words begin and end
Why is it so easy to hear individual words in your native language, but in a foreign language…
Muscle-driven gene therapy shows promise for protecting memory in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating cause of memory loss and cognitive decline, for which no curative treatment…
Les Turner Symposium on ALS brings researchers and clinicians to discuss new research findings
The 15th annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS will be held on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 in Chicago.…
Discovery of unique brain cells sheds light on progressive multiple sclerosis
Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple…
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…
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…
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…
Brain organoids reveal early changes in familial Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease in older people, affecting up to 1 in 20…