Findings suggest people with moderate Alzheimer's disease perform better at daily tasks when surrounded by their usual clutter.
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White matter hyperintensities were more common in athletes who played more contact sports or had more head injuries and concussions during their sporting careers.
A species of gut bacteria called Lactobacillus apis has been linked to enhanced memory and cognition in bumblebees.
New artificial intelligence technology reveals previously unknown cell components. The findings may shed new light on human development and diseases.
A new mathematical model explains how the brain has the ability to continuously acquire new skills, specifically movement-based skills, without forgetting or degrading old ones. The theory, dubbed COIN, suggests identifying current context is key to learning how to move our bodies when acquiring skills.
Microdosing psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving feelings of wellbeing.
A class of drugs called BACE1 inhibitors, originally designed to treat Alzheimer's disease, shows potential for the treatment of glioblastoma brain cancer.
People from cultures that frequently engage in conflicts with other cultures tend to play more cooperative games than competitive ones. However, in cultures where there are frequent conflicts within their own communities, there is a greater tendency to play more competitive games.
Researchers have identified a flexible mechanism of visual information representation that alters in correlation to visual contrasts.
Study identifies a significant way in which a disrupted circadian clock drives inflammation in the body's immune cells.
Psilocybin can restore mGluR2 levels in the prefrontal cortex, and this leads to a reduced risk of relapse for those with alcohol use disorder.
A new study links a propensity to binge-watch TV shows with personality traits. Researchers found those who lack impulse control and emotional clarity are most likely to binge-watch a television series.
