Advanced imaging exposes breakdown in brain cell communication linked to Alzheimer’s
Research led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine explores the ways brain…
Scientists uncover brain circuit that turns cravings into eating behavior
Scientists uncovered how the brain’s bed nucleus of the stria terminalis acts as a master switchboard, merging reward…
Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…
Can honey protect your brain? Study reviews its potential against Alzheimer’s
From chestnut to manuka, honey varieties demonstrate neuroprotective power in lab studies against Alzheimer’s disease, but scientists stress…
KRISS develops ultra-sensitive platform to detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers in body fluids
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Lee Ho Seong) has developed a diagnostic platform…
How plant compounds could target Alzheimer’s disease from multiple angles
Scientists reveal how plant-based compounds may combat Alzheimer’s through multi-target actions, but poor bioavailability and the blood-brain barrier…
Hypothalamic neurons help maintain blood sugar during daily activities
The brain controls the release of glucose in a wide range of stressful circumstances, including fasting and low…
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”…
Research offers hope for weight loss without gastrointestinal distress
Weight loss and diabetes drugs on the market often do not achieve long-term weight loss for patients. GLP-1…
Metformin’s blood sugar control starts in the brain, not just the liver, study finds
Scientists uncover how low-dose metformin targets brain pathways to lower blood sugar, opening fresh avenues for safer and…
Brain’s blood vessels and immune cells play key role in Alzheimer’s and stroke
The brain’s health depends on more than just its neurons. A complex network of blood vessels and immune…
How Astrocytes Keep Neural Teams in Sync
Key Questions Answered Q: What did scientists discover about astrocytes and information encoding?A: The study found that astrocytes…