Understanding PIEZO2 mutations and sensory disorders
Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into…
Unmasking the hyper-active circuitry of early Alzheimer’s
Neuroscientists at King’s College London have pinpointed a mechanism behind the increased neural connectivity observed in the very early stages of Alzheimer’s…
HDC: Hospital’s missed referral criticised after woman’s death from severe brain bleed
A CT scan identified a suspected saccular aneurysm which was confirmed by further investigation, but no follow-up with…
Could GLP-1 drugs help curb addiction? Large veteran study points to potential benefit
A major study of US veterans suggests that GLP-1 diabetes medications may influence addiction-related outcomes, revealing a surprising…
Scientists just found an unknown force that helps the brain wire itself
For a long time, scientists have known that cells don’t just wander as tissues grow. They follow invisible…
Learning strengthens coordination among sensory neurons in the brain
When you get better at a skill-recognizing a familiar face in a crowd, spotting a typo at a…
‘A moment of real possibility’ in Alzheimer’s care — Harvard Gazette
Alzheimer’s disease is widely believed to be caused by accumulating amyloid plaques in the brain, which trigger cascading…
Scientists identify common molecular program across multiple brain tumor types
Research uncovering the origin of pineoblastoma, a rare pediatric brain tumor, has also revealed a dependency across multiple…
New study shows the brain reactivates memories without reaching conscious thought
Researchers have used brain imaging to show how memories can be reactivated in the brain without them reaching…
Cardiovascular surgeon with 25 years experience says even ‘30 minutes’ of intense exercise a week can protect your brain
Your heart works tirelessly every single day, but are you doing enough to protect it? Dr Jeremy London,…
New microscope captures 3D blood flow and oxygenation at single-cell resolution
The brain relies on real-time delivery of oxygen and nutrients through its microvasculature, which threads through neural tissue…
Study reveals a disease-relevant role for tanycytes in neurodegeneration
Accumulation of the protein tau in the brain is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. In a paper publishing March…