Ultra-processed foods linked to measurable drops in human attention span
New research from Monash University, the University of São Paulo and Deakin University shows a diet high in…
Scientists identify STING switch driving inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
The brain has its own immune system, which detects threats and mounts a defense. A growing body of…
Unraveling the mystery of cognitive resilience in aging brains
The mystery of cognitive resilience Some brains resist Alzheimer’s, even when the disease is already present. Researchers at…
New human cell model replicates key mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers at LMU have developed a human cell model that replicates key mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases – with…
Astrocytes form complex networks across the mouse brain
Cells long thought to play a secondary role in brain function build their own far-reaching connections, a new…
Poor sleep linked to higher dementia risk in epilepsy
For people with epilepsy, getting poor sleep was associated with a higher risk of dementia compared to people…
Study reveals genetic factors influencing SYNGAP1 encephalopathy disease severity
SYNGAP1 encephalopathy is a rare genetic disorder for which there is no treatment, causing epilepsy, intellectual disability, psychomotor…
Calcium signals in microglia drive anxiety and compulsive behaviors
Researchers had previously discovered a population of immune cells within the brain that can act as accelerators and…
Cognitive decline may signal heart trouble years before a cardiovascular event
Researchers tracking initially healthy older adults found that declines in thinking speed and other cognitive abilities can appear…
New molecule weakens glioblastoma and enhances immune response
A team of researchers from Brown University Health and Brown University has uncovered an important clue in the…
Microglia actively shape glioblastoma growth and tumor spread
Glioblastoma, the most common and most aggressive brain tumor type in adults, remains difficult to treat because it…
Blood test has potential to detect earliest signals of Alzheimer’s disease — Harvard Gazette
A new study by Harvard-affiliated investigators at Mass General Brigham has found that a blood test for an…