AI system controls brain circuits during social behavior
A male fruit fly in a laboratory chamber extends his wings and vibrates them to produce his species’…
Early cognitive stimulation preserves memory in Alzheimer’s
A team from the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona (UBneuro) has discovered that early and…
Neuron lattice structure may guard against neurodegeneration
Brain cells are constantly swallowing material from the fluid that surrounds them – signaling molecules, nutrients, even pieces of their own surfaces – in a process…
Alzheimer’s plaques decline after CAR-T immune cell treatment in preclinical study
A novel CAR-T cell approach targets amyloid plaques in preclinical Alzheimer models, raising the possibility that engineered immune…
Study identifies link between gut bacteria and deterioration of the brain in ALS, dementia
A significant discovery by Case Western Reserve University researchers could change how doctors treat two of the most…
Is Black Coffee Good For You? Benefits & Pro Drinking Tips
There haven’t been a lot of studies done on this directly, but the short answer is: maybe. “In…
Night Owls and Early Birds Aren’t Enough: Scientists Identify Five Distinct Sleep-Wake Profiles
New research led by McGill University scientists suggests human sleep patterns (chronotypes) fall along a broader biological spectrum…
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…
Older people’s driving habits may reveal early warning signs of dementia | Health
(Photo by Mehmet Ali Turan via Pexels) By Talker By Stephen Beech The driving habits of older people…
A shingles vaccine may delay dementia onset
A clever natural experiment in Canada suggests a routine shingles vaccine may do more than prevent rash. Instead,…
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…