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Brain’s Reward Pathway Unlocked: Revealing the Secrets of the Dopaminergic System

IMBA - Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:00:11 +0000

Breakthrough organoid model replicates essential neural network. A new organoid model of the dopaminergic system sheds light on its intricate functionality and potential implications for...

Reviving Minds: Implant Restores Cognitive Functions After Brain Injury

Nina Bai & Mandy Erickson, Stanford Medicine — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:18:05 +0000

A new technique using deep brain stimulation tailored to each patient exceeded researchers’ expectations in treating the cognitive impairments from moderate to severe traumatic brain...

Is a Longer Reproductive Lifespan Good for Your Brain?

American Academy of Neurology — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:09:01 +0000

New research, recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that individuals with higher lifelong estrogen exposure might be...

Brain Not Required: Brittle Stars Showcase Surprising Learning Abilities

Duke University — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 04:02:25 +0000

Brainless brittle stars are capable of learning through experience, as demonstrated in new research. They exhibit classical conditioning by associating darkness with feeding, a significant...

Soccer Players Beware – New Research Links Heading to Significant Decline in Brain Function

Radiological Society of North America — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:01:33 +0000

New findings recently presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) links soccer heading, a technique where players strike the ball...

Scientists Have Discovered Connections Between Neuroinflammation and Alzheimer’s Disease

Brigham and Women's Hospital — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:30:37 +0000

A research study conducted by Brigham researchers has uncovered the way in which genetic alterations in specific brain cell types may play a role in...

“Awake Yet Dreaming” – How Sleep’s Brain Waves Guard Against Epilepsy

University College London (UCL) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:45 +0000

UCL researchers find that slow brain waves, common in sleep, also occur in awake epilepsy patients, protecting against seizures but affecting memory, hinting at new...

Menopausal Hormone Changes Linked to Cognitive Deficits

University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:52:22 +0000

A recent study led by Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, a neurologist at UCLA, has unveiled significant insights into how menopause contributes to cognitive decline and brain...

When Fiction Feels Real: Scientists Discover That Lonely Brains Can’t Differentiate Between Fictional Characters and Real-Life Friends

Ohio State University — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:27:26 +0000

New research sheds light on how friends, story characters are represented in the brain. A recent study discovered that for individuals who often feel lonely,...

Brain Imaging Redefined: NexGen 7T MRI Achieves 10x Better Resolution

University of California - Berkeley — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:00:22 +0000

Higher resolution will allow neuroscientists to more precisely localize and trace brain networks. An intense international effort to improve the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging...

Pioneering AI Technology Diagnoses Autism in Children Under Two With 98.5% Accuracy

Radiological Society of North America — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:45:56 +0000

A groundbreaking AI system now diagnoses autism in children under two years old with 98.5% accuracy using brain MRIs, paving the way for earlier, more...

Unmasking Addiction: Scientists Discover Common Brain Network Among People With Substance Use Disorder

Brigham and Women's Hospital — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:50:04 +0000

Researchers at Brigham examined data from 144 studies encompassing various brain imaging techniques and substances, uncovering a common brain network associated with addiction. Researchers at...

Avoid This Common Mistake – Scientists Discover Simple Tip for Making Better Decisions

Stevens Institute of Technology — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:33:10 +0000

Even minimal excess information can hinder effective decision-making according to new research at Stevens Institute of Technology. When faced with challenging choices, individuals often instinctively...

This Protein Could Be the Key to Turning Back Your Brain’s Aging Clock

The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 03:21:16 +0000

Researchers have revealed how the protein TIMP2 regulates brain plasticity, particularly in the hippocampus, offering new insights into treating age-related disorders like Alzheimer’s by targeting...

Brain’s Limitations Uncovered: Scientists Debunk Long-Held Beliefs About Neural Rewiring

University of Cambridge — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 01:56:38 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, the brain does not have the capability to rewire itself to compensate for loss of sight, amputations, or stroke-related damage, according...

Phototherapy – A Promising New Approach in Alzheimer’s Treatment

Higher Education Press — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 06:36:31 +0000

It is well known that sleep is the best medication, yet the reasons why the brain recovers more efficiently during sleep remain a mystery. Recent...

How Do We Learn? Neuroscientists Have Uncovered How Our Brains Store Memories

Trinity College Dublin — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:06:30 +0000

What mechanism allows our brains to incorporate new information and form memories? Research led by Dr. Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin reveals that learning...

Brewing a Cure: How Coffee Grounds Could Prevent Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

University of Texas at El Paso — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:51:57 +0000

A groundbreaking study at The University of Texas at El Paso reveals that compounds derived from spent coffee grounds could potentially prevent or treat neurodegenerative...

Brewing Smarter: Scientists Discover a Secret Brain Booster in Coffee

University of Tsukuba — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:58:15 +0000

Recent research has increasingly focused on finding natural compounds that can counteract age-related cognitive decline and promote healthy aging. Trigonelline (TG), a plant alkaloid found...

Revolutionary Study Unveils New Cause of Brain Hemorrhages Beyond Blood Vessel Injury

University of California, Irvine — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:25:32 +0000

The discovery improves our understanding of cerebral microbleeds and may offer new therapeutic targets. A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of California, Irvine has...

Midlife’s Hidden Belly Fat: A Surprising Link to Alzheimer’s Disease

Radiological Society of North America — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:11:16 +0000

Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife are linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research being presented next week at the...

Rethinking the “Little Brain” – The Surprising Learning Power of Cerebellar Nuclei

Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:27:03 +0000

Our Cerebellar Nuclei Are More Important Than Initially Thought Associative learning was always thought to be regulated by the cortex of the cerebellum, often referred...

New Research: Children’s Brains Are Shaped by Their Time on Tech Devices

Taylor & Francis Group — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:12:30 +0000

Based on the analysis of studies spanning 23 years that included over 30,000 children under the age of 12, specialists suggest that governments should provide...

Microglia’s Key Function in Brain Development Uncovered

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:49:57 +0000

Scientists have found that microglia play a crucial role in regulating the number of cells that become neurons in the brain, enhancing our understanding of...