Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids
Summary: Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but…
Calcium Supplements Do Not Raise Dementia Risk
Summary: A long-term study of more than 1,400 older women found no evidence that calcium supplements increase dementia…
Infant Brain Gene Regulator May Predispose Adults to Dementia
Summary: A new study reveals that the brain’s vulnerability to disorders like multiple sclerosis and dementia may begin…
Boys Adjust Calorie Intake After Snacks While Girls Keep Eating
A new study found that young boys adjusted their food intake at mealtime when they had already eaten…
Dementia Prevention Must Begin in Childhood, Not Just Midlife
Summary: A large international study shows that the accumulation of social hardships across life—known as the social exposome—has…
Mini microscope unlocks brain’s secrets in real time with 3D imaging
Scientists have developed a new, compact imaging device that is set to transform how we study the brain.…
Can lifestyle changes reduce risk?
Image: © Alessandro Biascioli | iStock Although age is a risk factor, there are other modifiable factors that…
Humans and AI Share Similar Learning Strategies
Summary: Researchers found that humans and AI share a similar interplay between two learning systems: flexible, quick in-context…
Genetics Reveal How Human Contact Shapes Language Evolution
Summary: A new study shows that genetic evidence of historical contact between populations reveals consistent patterns of language…