Study finds more commonalities between CTE and Alzheimer’s disease at the genetic level
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – most often found in athletes playing contact sports – is known to share…
Fruit flies illuminate the role of Alzheimer’s disease risk genes
Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease but the roles…
Two analgesic drugs may one day be repurposed as anti-tumor therapies
Peripheral afferent neurons – nerves that send signals from all areas of the body to the central nervous…
Wireless retinal implant restores sight in patients blinded by advanced macular degeneration
In a landmark study, a wireless retinal implant helped most participants with severe vision loss regain the ability…
Uncovering mechanisms of neuronal migration in the adult brain
Researchers have discovered how newly created neurons depend on blood flow in the adult brain to travel from…
2025 mental health rankings: How does Ohio compare to other states?
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio ranked 12th among U.S. states and the District of Columbia across common measures of…
Tryptophan deficiency in breast milk may explain health challenges in children born to mothers with HIV
A new UCLA study reveals that breast milk from women living with HIV contains significantly lower levels of…
Real-life ‘RoboCop’? Chinese policeman beats paralysis with spinal interface implant
In the 1987 American action film RoboCop, protagonist Alex Murphy is a police officer in a dystopian 21st-century…
Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children
New findings from Ontario’s largest birth cohort reveal that sulfate and ammonium particles in fine air pollution may…
What age do humans reach their mental peak? It’s not as old as you think
Most of us dread the thought of getting older, but new research suggests an unexpected benefit of ageing:…
Is Creatine A Brain Health Supplement? What A New Study Reveals
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition…
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…