PLCG2-P522R, a genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer's disease, enhances key functions of immune cells. Read More
Older people who have higher levels of neuroticism are more likely to have worse cognitive function than those with other personality traits. Researchers say personality traits may be related to how well people can maintain their cognitive function, despite developing neuropathology associated with aging and dementia. Read More
Non-invasive brain stimulation technology may enhance the human system's ability for rapid and adaptive decision making. Read More
Astrocytes could be as important as neurons when it comes to regulating sleep. Read More
Obesity isn't just bad for physical health. Being overweight can have a significant impact on neurological health too. Researchers identified a link between obesity and reduced brain plasticity. Brain plasticity impairment could lead to cognitive and learning deficits in those suffering from obesity. Read More
Skin-to-skin contact between a parent and newborn reduces how strongly a baby's brain responds to pain. Read More
Alzheimer's disease may be driven by excessive fructose metabolism in the brain. The findings shed light on why diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, are linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's. Read More
The risk of ASD may increase slightly for every week a child is born before or after 40 weeks gestation. Read More
People who were avid gamers during childhood performed better at working memory tasks, even if they no longer played than their non-gaming peers. Read More
Belief in conspiracy theories surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic predicts personal resistance to coronavirus vaccination and preventative behaviors, such as mask-wearing. Read More
Combining EEG brain function data, brain-computer interface technology, and artificial intelligence, researchers have created a system that can generate an image of what a person is thinking. Read More
Researchers link the rise in acute stress and depression rates in the U.S to multiple stressors, such as unemployment and coronavirus-related media consumption. Read More
