The human brain is a complex organ composed of various cell types organized into distinct structures and regions. Despite significant progress in modeling the human… Read More »New brain atlas offers unprecedented view of cellular architecture
Recent research in the field of long-term memory has expanded our understanding beyond neurons, shedding light on the crucial role of vascular system cells, known… Read More »Pericytes play crucial role in long-term memory formation
Researchers at the University of Liège’s Institute are employing advanced 7 Tesla MRI technology to gain deeper insights into the regulation of sleep. For a… Read More »New study shows how sleep quality Is linked to locus coeruleus activity
Prolonged exposure of cells to stress-inducing factors, like pathogens, can disrupt an organism’s normal functions. Cells, in response, have evolved various mechanisms to combat stress,… Read More »New structural insights into protein key to cytokine storms could lead to new drugs
A recent study, now published in Molecular Neurodegeneration, sheds light on the potential early detection of Alzheimer’s disease by tracking the activation of astrocytes, the… Read More »Blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease in early stages
In a groundbreaking study reported in the journal Neuron, a research team from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has harnessed their 3D human cell culture model… Read More »Irisin reduces amyloid beta pathology in Alzheimer’s disease cell culture model
Researchers from Western and Brown University have achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding and potentially treating preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication affecting up to eight percent… Read More »Toxic protein found to be a major cause of preeclampsia
A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from a collaborative research effort between the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the Wyss Center. Scientists have unveiled a novel… Read More »New type of brain cell hybridizes neurons and glial cells
A recent study conducted by a team of experts from Indiana University School of Medicine has provided fresh insights into the genetic factors behind Alzheimer’s… Read More »Researchers unearth critical mutation in gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Wayne State University have published a review article titled “The Potential of Blood Neurofilament Light as a Marker of Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease”… Read More »Blood NfL levels as a predictor of Alzheimer’s disease progression
In the realm of aging, a critical connection exists between cardiovascular disease and dementia, particularly among elderly individuals. Despite this well-documented relationship, the intricate interplay… Read More »Cardiovascular risk factors linked to decline in brain health
A recent study featured in the journal Gut suggests that certain gastrointestinal issues may serve as early warning signs for Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition.… Read More »Gut problems may be early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease
Twenty-five years ago, researchers made a discovery that shifted our understanding of the brain: adults, not just developing infants, have the ability to generate new… Read More »Adult neurogenesis critical for maintaining working memory
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Washington University in St. Louis has discovered a method to analyze brain activity during the… Read More »EEG headband device can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease in sleep
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has shed light on a potential breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. A… Read More »Time-restricted feeding improves memory and reduces Alzheimer’s pathology in mice
Researchers from the University of Queensland, specifically Dr. Odette Leiter and Dr. Tara Walker of the Queensland Brain Institute, have carried out preclinical trials that… Read More »Platelets secrete protein that rejuvenates neurons in aged mice
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains a formidable task due to its complex nature, necessitating specialized experts. Autism is a multi-faceted neurodevelopmental condition with a… Read More »Researchers develop new method for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative condition, is estimated to impact 6 million Americans and around 33 million people worldwide, with a substantial number of undiagnosed… Read More »Dietary antioxidants linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking collaboration, neuroscientists and physicists hailing from the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, in tandem with… Read More »Scientists discover new cortical networks in human memory system
Alzheimer’s disease, a prevalent neurodegenerative condition, leads to a gradual decline in memory and independence. It is characterized by the buildup of harmful proteins in… Read More »New imaging technique shows promise for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease