COVID-19 may reduce behavioral problems in toddlers
Despite fears that pandemic stress would harm child development, new research shows toddlers actually displayed fewer emotional and…
Chronic insomnia linked to faster cognitive decline and brain changes
People with chronic insomnia may experience faster declines in memory and thinking skills as they age-along with brain…
How Oral Health Affects Alzheimer’s: Inflammation, Pathogens, and Prevention
IntroductionOral Health and Systemic InflammationPathways Linking Periodontal Pathogens to NeurodegenerationEvidence from Research StudiesImplications for Prevention and ManagementChallenges and…
Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…
Rapid neuronal evolution linked to high prevalence of autism in humans
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high…
China unveils brain-inspired AI for next-gen efficient computing
BEIJING — Breaking from models like ChatGPT, a team of Chinese researchers has developed a novel AI system…
New AI tool predicts therapies to restore health in diseased cells Harvard Gazette
In a move that could reshape drug discovery, researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed an artificial intelligence…
New feedback mechanism in the brain could open avenues for treating people with sleep disorders
As every bodybuilder knows, a deep, restful sleep boosts levels of growth hormone to build strong muscle and…
Why One Brain Circuit Collapses First in Alzheimer’s
Researchers suspect energy failures in brain “power plants” may explain why memory pathways collapse so early in Alzheimer’s.…
‘Rogue’ DNA rings identified as drivers of aggressive brain cancer
An international team of scientists has revealed how rogue rings of DNA that float outside of our chromosomes…
Berberine improves cognitive function in diabetic encephalopathy mice
A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the potential therapeutic effects of berberine (BBR),…
Core sugars in breast milk fuel gut and brain health beyond 12 months
A comprehensive review reveals that six core breast milk sugars persist well beyond infancy, providing ongoing benefits for…