Genetic Variant Implicated in Schizophrenia Development
Researchers report a genetic variant that prevents correct functioning of the NMDAR receptor may play a role in the development of schizophrenia. ... Read More...
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Meaningful Life Tied to Healthy Aging
According to researchers, older adults who engage in activities perceived to be worthwhile, such as supporting grandchildren or completing a project, have better sleep, walking speeds and experience less chronic pain.... Read More...
Statins May Help Treat Serious Mental Illness
A new study reveals statins, biguanides and other drugs that help treat physical conditions may have significant benefits for the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments
Researchers report human growth hormone, prepared from human tissue prior to 1985, may have been contaminated with seeds of the amyloid beta protein. In a new study, researchers injected mice with the original c-hGH batches containing amyloid beta which seeded amyloid pathology, even decades after storage. Findings support the hypothesis that the Alzheimer's causing proteins can be transmitted to from contaminated materials.... Read More...
Babies Kicking in the Womb Are Creating a Map of Their Bodies
A new study reports kicks and movements of unborn babies in the womb allow the child to map their bodies and assist in the eventual exploration of their surroundings.... Read More...
Neck Scan Could Predict Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Risk
Researchers say a quick scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid life may help to predict those at risk of dementia up to ten years before symptoms appear. ... Read More...
Machine Learning Uncovers Dementia Subtypes
A new machine learning algorithm is able to automatically able to distinguish between different patterns of progression in patients with a range of different dementias. The algorithm could enable to identify which treatments are most suited to individual patients.... Read More...
Genes Are Not Destiny When it Comes to Weight
The genetic influence on weight is halved when children are raised in a home environment where healthy eating and exercise is encouraged, a new study reports.... Read More...
Small Brained Female Guppies Are Not Drawn to Attractive Males
A new study reports female guppies with smaller brain mass can distinguish between attractive males, but do not find them more appealing or choose to mate with them over less attractive guppies. Researchers say the study sheds new light of the link between mate preference and cognitive ability.... Read More...
How Brain Cells Work Together to Remember and Imagine Places
Researchers have created a computational model that helps explain how mental images drawn from memory can be explained by the firing of specific neurons.... Read More...
Beatboxers’ and Guitarists’ Brains Act Differently to Hearing Music
Researchers report different brain areas are activated when a guitarists and beatboxers hear previously unheard tracks by their instrument of choice. Beatboxers, researchers say, show increased activation in brain areas that control mouth movements, where as guitarists show activation in areas that control hand movements. The study sheds light on understanding brain areas involved in auditory perception.... Read More...
Sound of Moving Objects Change Perceptions of Body Size
Researchers report a mismatch between the predicted and actual outcome of an action can alter body perception, making a person feel taller.... Read More...