Researchers build magnetic computer that thinks like a brain
In the future, a new type of computer may be able to learn much like you do—by experience…
New $4.4 million grant funds first study of prefrontal cortical stimulation in severe bipolar disorder
A University of Minnesota Medical School research team, led by Ziad Nahas, MD, has been awarded a $4.4 million…
Disrupted brainstem-parahippocampal connectivity identified as a biomarker for delirium
Background and objectives Delirium, commonly observed in critically ill patients following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), is an acute neuropsychiatric…
New Oral Alzheimer’s Pill Isn’t That Great, According to Doctors
4 min read THERE’S BEEN A wave of new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease released over the last few…
Sensory effects of flavanols trigger physiological responses in the brain
Astringency is a dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery sensation in the mouth caused by plant-derived polyphenols. Polyphenols, including…
Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world
By analyzing genetic data from more than 800,000 individuals across six ancestries, researchers have identified previously unknown obesity…
COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk
New research from Mass General Brigham reveals that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may subtly alter fetal brain development,…
Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells promote blood vessel growth after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke…
Unlocking the secrets of NMDA receptors for better brain health
As information zings from cell to cell inside the brain, bursts of electricity spur its transmission. At Cold…
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…