New brain wave theory explains cognition and consciousness
A new theory, published in The Journal of Neuroscience by three scientists in The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory…
Psychological traits may uncover why Alzheimer’s biology differs between patients
A postmortem multi-omics study suggests that long-standing traits such as neuroticism, loneliness, and purpose in life may track…
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…
Study questions benefits of fish oil after mild brain injuries
A first-of-its-kind study led by the Medical University of South Carolina raises questions about the value of fish…
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…
Brain immune cells drive persistent negative emotions after repeated binge drinking
New research has identified that neuroinflammation driven by microglia (immune cells in the brain) is a primary underlying…
Biomimetic brain modeling mirrors animal learning and neural dynamics
A new computational model of the brain based closely on its biology and physiology not only learned a…
Researchers discovered how the brain decides what to remember
A song from childhood can hit you out of nowhere. A smell can carry you back decades. Then…
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…
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…