Brain Area Necessary for Fluid Intelligence Identified – Defining Feature of Human Cognition
A team led by University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) researchers has mapped the parts of the brain that support our…
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Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: New Therapeutic Target Found
Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have discovered that the protein medin co-aggregates with amyloid-β in the blood vessels of the brains…
New Research: Fearlessness Can Be Learned
The absence of a specific serotonin receptor has been linked to a reduction in previously acquired fear responses. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter, plays a crucial role…
A New Approach to Halting the Effects of Aging: Boosting Immune Cells Improves Brain Waste Clearance
The findings in mice suggest a new therapeutic approach to treating Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases. Many neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, are characterized…
Revolutionary Cancer Vaccine Simultaneously Kills and Prevents Brain Tumors
Dual-action cell therapy engineered to eliminate established tumors and train the immune system to eradicate primary tumor and prevent cancer’s recurrence. Scientists are harnessing a…
Corporal Punishment Changes Brain Activity, Increases Anxiety and Depression
It is generally advised not to spank children due to the negative consequences that have been linked to corporal punishment in decades of research. These…
Scientists Discover That Hibiscus Tea Could Defeat Alzheimer’s Disease
There are many reasons to enjoy a cup of ruby red hibiscus tea, including its ability to warm the body in the winter, boost the…
Advancing Our Understanding of ADHD – Scientists Discover Genomic Differences in Brain Tissue
A new study has used postmortem brain tissue to examine genomic differences in individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A study led by researchers at…
Harvard Scientists Reveal How Squid and Octopus Get Their Big Brains
Cephalopods were found to have similar brain development to vertebrates in a new study. Cephalopods, which include octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish, exhibit impressive behaviors such…
Scientists Have Created the Most Detailed Map of the Brain’s Memory Hub – And It Could Change Our Understanding of Memory
Australian scientists have created the most detailed map ever of the communication links between the hippocampus, the brain’s memory control center, and the rest of…
Why Kids Are “Smarter”: Study Reveals Explanation for Faster Learning
If you’ve ever thought your children in elementary school were “smarter” than you, or at least quicker at taking up new skills and knowledge, new…
Parkinson’s Breakthrough: Scientists Have Identified a Key Molecule
The discovery could immediately lead to new opportunities for drug development. Adenosine, a neurotransmitter, has been found to act as a brake on dopamine, another…
Danger: Olfactory Viral Inflammation Linked With Accelerated Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease
CU Anschutz researchers suspect it disrupts the olfactory tract, impacting the hippocampus which controls memory and learning. Viruses can inflame and disrupt connections between the…
Walnuts: Ideal Brain Food for Stressed University Students?
Stressed university students might want to add walnuts to their daily diet in the weeks leading up to their next exam. A new clinical trial…
COVID-19 Virus Found in the Brain: Autopsies Reveal Startling New Information
An analysis of tissue samples from the autopsies of 44 people who died with COVID-19 shows that SAR-CoV-2 virus spread throughout the body—including into the…
More Important Than You Think: How Breathing Shapes the Brain and Impacts Mental Health
Breathing is essential for survival, but taking in a breath of fresh air does more than just keep us alive. “Breathe in… Breathe out…” It’s…
Treating Depression by Fine-Tuning Motivation in the Brain
Neuroscientists have discovered a set of brain cells that influence the motivation of mice to perform tasks for rewards. Increasing the cells’ activity makes a…
Age-Related Memory Loss: New Study Uncovers Why We Forget Personal Interactions
Research identifies target for potentially developing new therapies to treat age-related cognitive decline. One of the most upsetting aspects of age-related memory decline is not…
