New insights into what may go awry in brains of Alzheimer’s patients
Amyloid beta may be less harmful than previously thought. However, an age-damaged version of the protein may be more harmful.... Read More...
neurobiology
Engaging educational videos elicit similar brain activity in students
Higher similarity in brain activity was noted while students watched educational clips they ranked as most appealing. The findings could help content creators to use neuroscience data in the creation of strong educational materials.... Read More...
Are Attitudes Contagious?
Our attitudes toward others may be attributed to nonverbal signals as much as the behavior of other people. ... Read More...
Study identifies type of brain cell involved in stuttering
In mice genetically engineered to carry human stuttering mutations, vocalization defects are derived from abnormalities in astrocytes in the corpus callosum. ... Read More...
Online brain games can extend in-game ‘cognitive youth’ into old age
Playing online games which are mentally taxing can help older adults to reduce cognitive decline associated with aging. Older adults who played brain training games showed similar brain functionality as younger people who were less practiced at the games.... Read More...
Glioblastoma brain cancer could be diagnosed with simple blood test in future
Novel biomarkers for glioblastoma brain cancer have been identified in bodily fluids. The discovery may lead to a new, simple, non-invasive blood test to detect brain cancer in the future.... Read More...
Need a mental break? Avoid your cellphone
Using a cell phone is more cognitively taxing than previously believed, especially if you are stressed and need a mental break. Using a cell phone to take a break does not allow the brain to recharge as effectively as other types of breaks.... Read More...
Increased risk of psychiatric disorders in children with inflammatory bowel disease
Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of being diagnosed with a mental health problem. The risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric condition is 1.6 times higher for those with IBD than the general population. IBD is associated with an increased risk of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and ASD diagnosis. Researchers report there is also an increased risk of suicidal thoughts when the child reaches adulthood. The risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder was highest during the first year of IBD diagnosis, especially in children diagnosed with the condition before the age of 6.... Read More...
A map of the brain can tell what you’re reading
fMRI brain scans reveal semantic tuning during both reading and listening to words are highly correlated in selective areas of the cerebral cortex. The new brain maps enabled researchers to accurately predict which words would active specific regions of the cortex.... Read More...
Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetes
Whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy may be a way in which inflammation associated with diabetes can be controlled. WBV alters the microbiome, increasing levels of a bacterium that creates short-chain fatty acids, which help the body to better use glucose. ... Read More...
Vegetable-rich Wahls diet lowers fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients by raising good cholesterol
Eating a diet high in vegetables can help reduce symptoms of fatigue in those with progressive multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...
Immune system and mental health are connected
Researchers explore the link between the immune system and mental health disorders. Cytokines appear to play a critical role in the development and progression of mental illness. They question if administering prednisolone, a steroid that curbs inflammation, can have a beneficial effect on treating and preventing mental health problems.... Read More...