Sleep loss triggers brain fluid pulses that impair attention, study finds
New neuroimaging research shows that when sleep-deprived people lose focus, the brain briefly shifts toward sleep-like physiology, offering…
Newly Discovered Brain Pathway Triggers Weight Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a powerful neural pathway that triggers the rapid loss of all body fat—including “stubborn”…
‘Gatekeeper’ lining brain cells may guard against Alzheimer’s disease
Neurons never sit still for long. Receptors move in and out of the cell surface. Signals surge, fade,…
Neural Afterburn: Brain Rewires Itself to Boost Endurance
Summary: Exercise does more than just build muscle; it fundamentally rewires the brain to boost physical stamina. Researchers…
Novant renames neuroscience institute after Michael Jordan’s mom
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) has renamed its neuroscience institute after…
Research reveals dual impact of brain stimulation on people with depression and anxiety
Research investigating the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on individuals with depression and comorbid anxiety reveals…
Silencing a specific brain circuit can prevent and reverse chronic pain
A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary…
Oral health and dementia have a surprisingly complex relationship, study finds
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan, also known as Science Tokyo, have taken a fresh…
Restoring protein production in motor neuron axons
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein…
Can’t get motivated? This brain circuit might explain why — and it can be turned off
A neural circuit connecting brain areas related to risk and reward can makes it hard to start a…
Your Anxiety Might be Fueled by a Lack of One Essential Nutrient
Image via Unsplash. Feelings of anxiety plague millions of people every day. The racing heart, the tightening chest,…
Stroke impacts speech sound integration, not speed, study reveals
Following stroke, some people experience a language disorder that hinders their ability to process speech sounds. How do their…