Switching APOE4 to APOE2 in adult mice reduces Alzheimer’s pathology and improves memory
By flipping a single genetic switch from APOE4 to APOE2 in adult mice, researchers reversed key Alzheimer’s-like changes…
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…
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…
First multiple sclerosis patient in the UK receives CAR T cell therapy in groundbreaking trial
A multiple sclerosis (MS) patient in the UK was the first to receive CAR T cell therapy, invented…
New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
By decoding the blood-brain barrier’s intricate structure and function, researchers are paving the way for new therapies that…
COMBINEDBrain and MUSC join forces to launch pediatric CNS biorepository
COMBINEDBrain, a leader in advancing translational neuroscience research, and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), one of…
Survey shows low public concern despite rising West Nile virus infections in the U.S.
Sep 26 2025 West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the continental United States.…
Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ
An exciting new study reveals the hidden genetic architecture of quantitative ability, showing how brain wiring and signaling…
Study identifies immune biomarkers for personalized therapies in pediatric germ cell tumors
A study conducted by the Molecular Oncology Research Center (CPOM) at Hospital de Amor in Barretos (formerly Barretos…
Early B cell response prevents Oropouche virus from reaching the brain
Research conducted on mice has identified that the rapid response of a specific type of defense cell is…