Scientists Discover Key Alzheimer’s “Tipping Point” That May Decide Who Gets Dementia
Researchers identified a pivotal biological shift that may influence whether Alzheimer’s-related brain changes progress to dementia. Credit: Shutterstock…
Long-term exposure to air pollution associated with lower semantic memory
A new study by researchers at UC Davis Health and Kaiser Permanente found that higher exposure to very small air…
New blood test tracks real time gene expression inside living brain tissue
Cell function is determined by how DNA is expressed into proteins. That process includes two main steps –…
Harnessing human brain cells to create biocomputers
JMIR Publications today released a feature story on the emerging field of biocomputing in its News and Perspectives…
Research challenges calcium and vitamin D use for bone health
Researchers in Canada evaluated 69 trials involving 153,902 participants, most of whom were community-dwelling and not at high…
Cycling may significantly improve brain health and well-being
A new peer-reviewed publication published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, highlights bicycling as a powerful, accessible tool…
Apple’s Steve Wozniak Cheered for AI Joke During Graduation Speech
Steve Wozniak did what other college graduation commencement speakers couldn’t this year: earn applause when talking about AI.…
Sugary Diets May Cause Long-Term Memory Problems Even after Eating Improves
An analysis of 27 animal studies found that switching to a healthier diet improved memory performance, though the…
Neuroplex pipeline monitors nine neuronal populations in moving mice
Scientists at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI), in collaboration with ZEISS and MetaCell, have developed…
Early neural activity regulates speech-related gene to build communication circuits
Communication begins long before children learn to speak. Researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taiwan…
A Common Migraine Medication May Lower Glaucoma Risk By 25%
The strongest association was seen with monoclonal antibody CGRP inhibitors, a category that includes medications, including Erenumab and…
Return of the Boltzmann Brains: Why a Bizarre Hypothesis Suggests the Past May Be Harder to Prove Than We Think
The idea that memories might not correspond to real events but could actually be illusions created by chance…