Summary: The FMNL2 gene links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports. Changes of activity in the FMNL2 caused by cerebrovascular disease prevent the efficient cleaning of toxic […]

Summary: From keeping active and eating a healthy diet to controlling cholesterol and reducing sugar intake, researchers report on seven simple lifestyle changes older adults with genetic risk factors can make to […]

Summary: Increasing synchronization of neurons in the upstream brain region that transmits information leads to a significant improvement in the transmission of information and information processing in the […]

Summary: A new imaging technique captures information about the function and structure of brain tissue at the subcellular level.

Source: Francis Crick Institute

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute […]

Summary: The Cinderella Project aims to restore positive body image for survivors of breast cancer following mastectomy and reconstructive surgeries.

Source: Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown

A woman […]

Summary: Motor areas of the cerebral cortex are dedicated to sonar production and wing control in Egyptian fruit bats.

Source: UC Davis

A new study shows how the brains of Egyptian fruit bats are highly […]

Summary: Longer breastfeeding duration was associated with increased scores in cognitive tests in children from 5 to 14 years of age.

Source: PLOS

Breastfeeding duration is associated with improved […]

Summary: Ketamine treatment leads to an increase in IGF-1, which, in turn, produces an antidepressant effect.

Source: Osaka Metropolitan University

For the 280 million people suffering from depression […]

Summary: Resting brain activity can provide approximate maps of network organization in the brain. A new imaging technique allowed researchers to examine cortical architecture in greater detail than before in the […]

Summary: Study reveals the mechanism behind why certain food and drink aromas smell disgusting to people with parosmia.

Source: University of Reading

For people with parosmia, or distorted sense of smell, […]

Summary: After only ten minutes in a novel environment, mice are able to learn the shortest escape route even if they have no experience of a threat in the location.

Source: Sainsbury Wellcome […]

Summary: Study reveals the CCR5 gene plays a critical role in linking memories in the brain. The HIV drug maraviroc suppresses the CCR5 gene and may be a potential new treatment to combat memory loss in older […]

Summary: Researchers have identified a mechanism shared by mutations in the SHANK3 and ADNP genes. The genes have been associated with the development of ASD and schizophrenia.

Source: Tel Aviv […]

Summary: Study reveals there are not that many “girlish girls” or “boyish boys.”

Source: University of Helsinki

A research article published in the European Journal of Personality demonstrates that girls a […]

Summary: People living in areas with higher social vulnerabilities are more likely to face worse mental and physical outcomes following a traumatic injury.

Source: Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Traumatic […]

Summary: An infusion of the local anesthetic Lidocaine may provide relief to patients with chronic migraines that do not respond to other medications.

Source: BMJ

Infusions of the local anesthetic lidocaine […]

Summary: Researchers investigate the influence anesthesia has on brain functions.

Source: DPZ

“Our brain can be thought of as a full soccer stadium when we are awake,” explains Nikoloz Sirmpilatze, a sci […]

Summary: Brain aging is accelerated by up to 26% in those with progressive type 2 diabetes.

Source: Life

Scientists have demonstrated that normal brain aging is accelerated by approximately 26% in people […]

Summary: Maternal biological rhythms support the development of the fetal suprachiasmatic nuclei.

Source: PLOS

During fetal development, before the biological clock starts ticking on its own, genes within […]

Summary: The level of dopamine in the brain may have an impact on emotional recognition in those with Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia, a new study reports.

Source: University of Birmingham

Emotion […]