USC scientists target brain inflammation to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
An interdisciplinary team at the USC Center for Personalized Brain Health (CPBH) is targeting a family of enzymes…
Study reveals hidden brain circuit behind flexible visual thinking
Nuttida Rungratsameetaweemana is challenging a story neuroscience has told for decades. According to the conventional account, our eyes collect…
Study potential new therapeutic strategy for patients with ATRX-mutant gliomas
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has uncovered how one of…
Smart prodrug targets Alzheimer’s disease using hydrogen peroxide signals
A substance that worsens dementia has become a “switch” that initiates treatment. KAIST researchers have developed a new…
CAR-T cell therapy shows potential to eliminate aggressive glioblastoma
A study led by a researcher based at King’s College London and McMaster University in Canada reveals how…
Genetic markers for ADHD influence early toddler activity levels
A toddler’s activity levels are influenced by genetic differences, with some of the same genetic markers also linked to Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according…
Duke engineers grow retinal blood vessel cells from pluripotent stem cells
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to grow specialized blood vessel cells…
New drug candidate reduces toxic protein clumps of Huntington’s disease
An experimental drug has been shown to alleviate symptoms of Huntington’s disease and extend lifespan in mouse models.…
Women with Parkinson’s may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s pathology
Women with Parkinson’s disease may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s-related changes in the brain than men, according to…
Scientists Translated Brain Signals Into Movies With Surprising Accuracy
Scientists have recreated videos using only the neural activity of mice, offering a new glimpse into how the…
Hearing aids may lower dementia risk in adults with epilepsy and hearing loss
Adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss who use hearing aids may have a 23% lower risk of…
Varicella-zoster virus inflicts lasting damage to nerves and the brain, study reveals
For millions worldwide, herpes zoster pain does not end when the rash fades. Postherpetic neuralgia can last for…