Machine learning detects early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have used a form of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze anatomical changes in the…
New Device Detects Brain Waves in Mini Brains Mimicking Early Human Development
Pea-sized brain blobs are a chatty bunch. Packed with neurons that spark with electrical activity, brain organoids—or “mini…
Music May Not Boost Focus or Mood During Exercise
Summary: It is a common belief that listening to music while exercising improves focus, elevates mood, and enhances…
World-first stem-cell therapy shows promise for treating spina bifida in the womb
An in utero treatment using placenta-derived stem cells could treat infants with a neural-tube condition called spina bifida.…
Neurons Use RNA “Tentacles” to Survive Starvation
Summary: Neurons are high-energy cells that must find ways to survive when nutrients are scarce. New research has…
Mounjaro’s Active Ingredient Slashes Alcohol Intake
Summary: The weight-loss revolution is moving from the waistline to the wine cellar. A new study reveals that…
New Bio-Implant for Spinal Cord Repair
Summary: Spinal cord injuries have long been considered permanent because neurons in the central nervous system lack the…
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…
catfish prevent disease spread, earthquake maps and student with math learning disabilities
The Science & Technology desk gathers a weekly digest of impactful and interesting research publications and developments at…
Specific neurobiological link identified between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Presbycusis is a prevalent form of age-related hearing loss that also hinders speech recognition. While scientists have linked…
Newly Discovered Brain Pathway Triggers Weight Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a powerful neural pathway that triggers the rapid loss of all body fat—including “stubborn”…
Dementia Risk Reduced by 25% with Specific Type of Brain Exercise
Summary: Results from the long-term ACTIVE study reveal that a specific type of cognitive exercise can significantly reduce…