Ion channel TRPV4 found to regulate relief after scratching an itch
When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching…
Scientists reveal how the body senses cold and menthol
When you step outside on a winter morning or pop a mint into your mouth, a tiny molecular…
Study identifies PPP2R5C blood marker that may detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
Researchers report that declining PPP2R5C levels in blood may signal early Alzheimer’s pathology, offering new insight into tau…
New maps of mouse brains reveal patterns of myelin formation
Johns Hopkins scientists say they have used 3D imaging, special microscopes and artificial intelligence (AI) programs to construct…
Mounjaro ingredient shows promise in lowering alcohol consumption
For the first time, researchers show that tirzepatide – the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight-loss drug…
Grant supports research into how microglia may spread toxic tau in Alzheimer’s
A researcher with the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio has…
New AI-based analysis method can accurately classify and monitor brain tumors
An international research team, with significant involvement from the Medical University of Vienna, has developed a new AI-based…
Low-fiber diets quickly impair emotional memory in aging brains
Past studies in animals have shown that a highly processed diet is linked to memory problems and inflammation…
Brain neurons after exercise drive long-term endurance gains
When you finish a run, your muscles may feel like they did all the work. But researchers at…
GoMo Health and Center for BrainHealth expand partnership by launching The Brain Gym program
GoMo Health and Center for BrainHealth have expanded their partnership, launching The Brain Gym, a brain performance and resiliency…
Prenatal lead exposure linked to lower cognition six decades later
Exposure to lead before birth is associated with lower performance 60 years later on tests of thinking and…
Psychedelic effects of ketamine do not predict sobriety
The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people…