Immune cells invade aging brains, disrupt new nerve cell formation
Intrusive T cells have been discovered in the brain's neurogenic niches of older mice and humans. Findings suggest the T cells impair neurogenesis.... Read More...
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Short bout of exercise enhances brain function
Short bursts of exercise, equivalent to a pick-up game of basketball, boosts the function of a gene that increases dendritic spines in the hippocampus, helping to improve memory and learning.... Read More...
Biological toll on brain function of Holocaust survivors revealed
Neuroimaging reveals Holocaust survivors have decreased gray matter in brain structures associated with emotional processing, memory, and social cognition. Early results show similar neuroanatomical changes in the children of survivors, suggesting an epigenetic link. ... Read More...
Researchers grow active mini-brain-networks
A cerebral organoid allows researchers to detect dynamic changes in calcium ion activity and visualize comprehensive cell activities.... Read More...
Restoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
Senolytic drugs administered to mice reduced senescent cells around amyloid plaques by more than 90% and decreased neuroinflammation by 50%. Mice treated with the drug combination also showed improvements in spatial memory, compared to other Alzheimer's model mice who received no treatment. The findings could have positive implications for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease in people with the condition.... Read More...
Scientists restore some functions in a pig’s brain hours after death
Yale researchers successfully restored cellular activity and circulation to a pig's brain, four hours after its death. The research challenges the assumption about both timing and the irreversible nature of the cessation of some brain functions following death.... Read More...
Exploring Leonardo da Vinci’s knowledge of the brain
A new study looks at Leonardo da Vinci's contribution to neuroscience and the advancement of modern sciences. ... Read More...
Brain Function Impacts How Experiences Contribute to Depression
A new study examines the relationship between brain function and the impact of life events on depressive symptoms. ... Read More...
Cannabis Extract Helps Reset Brain Function in Psychosis
A new study reports a single dose of the cannabis extract CBD can help reduce brain function abnormalities in those with psychosis. The findings provide evidence of how cannabidiol acts in the brain to help reduce psychotic symptoms.... Read More...
Next Generation EEG Could Help Bring Back Lost Brain Function
A new device that combines brain stimulation with EEG recordings could help to restore brain function in those suffering neurological disorders.... Read More...
Dancers’ Brains React Quickly to Changes in Music and Display Brain Frequencies Linked to Emotion and Memory Processes
A new study reveals professional dancers' brains react more quickly to musical changes than professional musicians. EEG data reveals dancers display stronger synchronization at a lower theta frequency, which is linked to emotional and memory processing. The study backs up previous findings that indicate both the auditory and motor cortices of dancers develop in unique ways.... Read More...
Even Brief Maternal Deprivation Early in Life Alters Adult Brain Function and Cognition
Babies removed from their mothers for 24 hours when they were 9 days old exhibited significant behavioral and brain structural abnormalities in adulthood, a new study reports. Researchers noted memory impairment and less communication between specific brain regions in those removed from maternal care.... Read More...