FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 15, 2023·3 min readComputational Modeling Sheds Light on Human Cognition and the Origins of Brain DisordersAn AI model of gene regulation in the brain identified thousands of mutations associated with neocortical development and the facilitation of mathematical abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 14, 2023·4 min readSocial Isolation Triggers Astrocyte-Mediated Deficits in Learning and MemoryDuring periods of social isolation, astrocytes in the brain become hyperactive. This suppresses circuit formation and memory formation. Reversing astrocyte hyperactivity can help mitigate memory deficits associated with social isolation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 14, 2023·4 min readWatch Your Step: Balance Ability Predicts Cognitive ImpairmentResearchers have developed a new method that can predict a person's risk of cognitive decline based on how well they can balance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 13, 2023·5 min readChildren Use the Same Brain Network as Adults for Tough ProblemsAdults and children as young as 4 utilize the same neural network, the multiple demand network, to help solve difficult cognitive problems. The findings demonstrate this important network for problem-solving and attention develops early in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 8, 2023·4 min readVideo Game Playing Causes No Harm to Young Children’s Cognitive AbilitiesRegardless of the game type or length of time a child plays a video game, there is no correlation with a decline in cognitive ability, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2023·4 min readWe Still Don’t Know Which Factors Most Affect Cognitive Decline as We AgeFindings of a new study suggest more research needs to be done to identify the major factors contributing to the rate of cognitive decline associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2023·3 min readHow Sleep Deprivation Affects Cognitive PerformanceSleep deprivation doesn't just alter brain activity, it also changes the connection between neurons. Both changes have a significant effect on working memory and cognitive performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 6, 2023·5 min readExercise Intensity Linked to Attentional Control in Late-Adolescent GirlsTeenage girls between the ages of 15 and 18 who perform frequent moderate to vigorous exercise have better attentional control, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·February 5, 2023·7 min readUltra-Processed Foods May Lead To Cognitive DeclineUltra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 3, 2023·9 min readWhy We Remember, and Forget. And What We Can Do About ItResearchers explore the mechanisms behind memory and how we forget things, and share tips on how to keep our memory sharp as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 2, 2023·5 min readPoor Oral Health May Contribute to Declines in Brain HealthA genetic predisposition to oral health problems increased the risk of white matter hyperintensities and was associated with a 43% increase in microstructural damage in the brain. The study adds to the growing body of evidence connecting poor oral health to an increased risk of neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 26, 2023·4 min readPortable Cap Can Measure Cognition With Pulsed Laser LightResearchers have developed a new brain imaging method that uses pulsed laser light to monitor cerebral blood flow more accurately than more traditional methods.Read More
