Mapping the evolutionary trajectory of meningiomas at single-cell resolution
Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumors, accounting for nearly one-third of all central nervous system (CNS)…
COVID-19 may reduce behavioral problems in toddlers
Despite fears that pandemic stress would harm child development, new research shows toddlers actually displayed fewer emotional and…
Infection or stressful events during pregnancy may increase anxiety risk in offspring
Increased risk for anxiety may begin before birth, shaped by infection or stressful events during pregnancy, according to…
GABA identified as key blocker of neural repair in spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries caused by external trauma, such as traffic accidents or falls, often lead to the permanent…
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…
Rapid neuronal evolution linked to high prevalence of autism in humans
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high…
New AI tool predicts therapies to restore health in diseased cells Harvard Gazette
In a move that could reshape drug discovery, researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed an artificial intelligence…
China unveils brain-inspired AI for next-gen efficient computing
BEIJING — Breaking from models like ChatGPT, a team of Chinese researchers has developed a novel AI system…
CPAP treatment may reduce death risk in people with both type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea
People with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of death, but…
Why One Brain Circuit Collapses First in Alzheimer’s
Researchers suspect energy failures in brain “power plants” may explain why memory pathways collapse so early in Alzheimer’s.…
‘Rogue’ DNA rings identified as drivers of aggressive brain cancer
An international team of scientists has revealed how rogue rings of DNA that float outside of our chromosomes…
Berberine improves cognitive function in diabetic encephalopathy mice
A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the potential therapeutic effects of berberine (BBR),…