Study reveals racial differences in early Alzheimer’s brain changes
A team of researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at…
Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Consumer wearable sensors combined with AI modeling may enable continuous, real-world tracking of cognitive and emotional health, offering…
Decoding the neighborhood dynamics of Childhood Brain Cancer
New research published in Nature finds that tumor cells within supratentorial ependymomas (SE) – an aggressive childhood brain…
Viagra ingredient improves symptoms in patients with Leigh syndrome
Sildenafil – an active ingredient also marketed under the name of Viagra – improves symptoms in patients with…
Specific inhibitory neurons in the prefrontal cortex control addiction relapse
Drug addiction carries an extremely high risk of relapse, as cravings can be reignited by minor stimuli even…
Electrical stimulation restores movement and sensory feedback after severe spinal injury
The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control…
Your smartwatch could detect changes in brain health
For a long time, checking brain health meant sitting through tests, answering long questionnaires, or going to clinics.…
New review reveals complex polygenic architecture underlying common epilepsies
An insightful mini-review published in Genomic Psychiatry synthesizes the rapidly expanding landscape of molecular genetic research on common…
Cellular energy changes may help detect early-stage major depression
Researchers may have discovered a new way to diagnose and treat major depression at the earliest stage of…
Immune cells found to actively promote plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study led by researchers from VIB and KU Leuven shows that immune cells called microglia can…
Warning signs of alcohol-use disorder relapse — Harvard Gazette
The road to recovery is a lifelong endeavor for those struggling with alcohol use disorder. People relapse an…
Startup claims first full brain emulation of a fruit fly in a simulated body
Eon Systems says it has connected a complete fruit fly brain emulation to a virtual body, producing multiple…