What is usually seen as pathology may aid survival of the species. Worrying may have evolved along with intelligence as... Read More
A clinical trial of an Alzheimer’s disease treatment developed found that the nutrient cocktail can improve memory in patients with early Alzheimer’s. The mixture appears to increase the number of dendritic spines and therefore some synapses. Read More
Researchers discovered a new group of nerve cells that regulate processes of learning and memory. These cells act as gatekeepers and carry a receptor for nicotine, which can help explain our ability to remember and sort information. The newly discovered gatekeeper nerve cells, also called OLM-alpha2 cells, provide an explanation to how the flow of information is controlled in the hippocampus. Read More
A study shows for the first time that certain nutrients may play an underlying role in short and long sleep duration and that people who report eating a large variety of foods; an indicator of an overall healthy diet, had the healthiest sleep patterns. Read More
A new study finds that between ages 3 and 10, children with ASD exhibit distinct brain chemical changes which differ from children with developmental delays and those considered to undergo typical neurodevelopment. Read More
A new study identifies a possible biomarker for predicting whether preterm infants are at risk for developing motor developmental problems. Read More
New research significantly advances understanding of how drugs activate receptors. Read More
A new study reports new nerve cell connections on sensory cells could contribute to age related hearing loss. Read More
A new study reports cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain respond to reward and punishment with unusual speed and precision. Read More
A new study reports nicotine reduces the sleep inducing effects of alcohol. Read More
Acetylcholine regulates glutamate signaling in the habenula, reinforcing nicotine addiction, researchers report. Read More
A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take anticholinergic medications show no significant decline in cognitive performance from those who do not take the medications. Read More
