Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Consumer wearable sensors combined with AI modeling may enable continuous, real-world tracking of cognitive and emotional health, offering…
Specific inhibitory neurons in the prefrontal cortex control addiction relapse
Drug addiction carries an extremely high risk of relapse, as cravings can be reignited by minor stimuli even…
New review reveals complex polygenic architecture underlying common epilepsies
An insightful mini-review published in Genomic Psychiatry synthesizes the rapidly expanding landscape of molecular genetic research on common…
Study links p-tau217 levels to long-term dementia risk in women
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that a novel blood-based biomarker can predict a…
Using a smartwatch to detect changes in brain health
Can smartphones or smartwatches help detect early signs of neurological or mental illness? Researchers at the University of…
Warning signs of alcohol-use disorder relapse — Harvard Gazette
The road to recovery is a lifelong endeavor for those struggling with alcohol use disorder. People relapse an…
Hormonal imbalance and gut microbes linked to cognitive deficits in patients with PitNETs
Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) are commonly associated with visual disturbances and endocrine abnormalities; however, many patients also experience…
Enzyme helps maintain retinal progenitor cells during eye development
The retina is a thin layer of neural tissue at the back of the eye that detects light…
Brain connectivity differences found in infants with congenital heart disease
The prevalence of congenital heart disease points to the need for a better understanding of how it influences…
Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness With Age
People think of aging as a steady decline, with seniors gradually losing their physical abilities and mental agility…
Redefining the “aging brain” through diverse data
Age is more than just one number. While neuroscientists used to think of cognitive aging as a single…
Unmasking the hyper-active circuitry of early Alzheimer’s
Neuroscientists at King’s College London have pinpointed a mechanism behind the increased neural connectivity observed in the very early stages of Alzheimer’s…