FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 29, 2024·4 min readHealthy Diets with Low Sugar Slow Biological AgingA new study links diets rich in vitamins and minerals, with low added sugar, to younger biological age. Researchers found that healthier diets correlated with a younger epigenetic clock, even accounting for each gram of added sugar. The study is one of the first to show this link in a diverse group of midlife women. Findings highlight the importance of reducing sugar intake for better health and longevity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 5, 2024·5 min readEarly Inflammation Linked to Midlife Cognitive DeclineA new study finds that higher inflammation in young adulthood is associated with reduced cognitive function in midlife. Researchers discovered that inflammation due to factors like obesity and smoking can impact memory and processing speed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 5, 2024·6 min readBreakthrough in Diagnosing Deadly Brain Disorder PSPResearchers identified protein biomarkers in spinal fluid that can diagnose progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in living patients. Using high-throughput technology, they found a distinct protein pattern in PSP patients, offering hope for early diagnosis and targeted treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 31, 2024·7 min readHigher TBI Risk Found in Wealthier, Healthier Seniors13% of older adults are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), often from ground-level falls. The study found that wealthier, healthier, and more active seniors have a higher risk of TBI, contrary to previous findings in younger populations. This research highlights the need for tailored post-TBI care and preventative measures.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 19, 2024·4 min readCAR-T Trial Targets Glioblastoma Brain CancerResearchers initiated a pioneering clinical trial using an advanced form of CAR-T therapy, enhanced by synthetic notch (synNotch) technology, to treat glioblastoma. This trial represents a significant shift towards targeted, safer cancer therapies.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 19, 2024·7 min readBlood Test Predicts Multiple Sclerosis Years Before Symptoms AppearResearchers identified a specific pattern of autoantibodies in the blood that precedes the clinical onset of multiple sclerosis (MS), potentially paving the way for early diagnosis and treatment. Their study found that 10% of MS patients displayed a unique set of autoantibodies against both human proteins and common pathogens like the Epstein-Barr Virus years before showing symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 7, 2024·4 min readCOVID’s Long Haul: Virus Lingers in Blood Years After InfectionSARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can persist in the blood and tissue of some patients for up to two years post-infection, offering new insights into the phenomenon of long COVID. This groundbreaking research found COVID antigens in blood samples up to 14 months after infection and in tissue samples for more than two years.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 21, 2024·5 min readAI Predicts Alzheimer’s 7 Years EarlyResearchers have developed an AI method that can predict Alzheimer's Disease up to seven years before the onset of symptoms, utilizing machine learning to analyze patient records. Their study highlights high cholesterol and osteoporosis—particularly in women—as key predictors, showcasing AI's potential to unveil complex disease patterns and biological drivers.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·February 20, 2024·5 min readHow Our Brains Process MusicResearchers unlocked how the brain processes melodies, creating a detailed map of auditory cortex activity. Their study reveals that the brain engages in dual tasks when hearing music: tracking pitch with neurons used for speech and predicting future notes with music-specific neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 5, 2024·4 min readDepression Linked to Higher Body TemperaturesA new study suggests a novel link between depression and higher body temperatures, analyzing data from over 20,000 participants worldwide. While the causal relationship remains unclear, findings indicate that body temperature increases with the severity of depression symptoms, offering a potential new avenue for treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·January 23, 2024·4 min readStrange Visual Symptoms Could Indicate Early Alzheimer’sA study reveals new insights into posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. Analyzing data from over 1,000 patients globally, they found that 94% of PCA cases predict Alzheimer's, with the rest linked to conditions like Lewy body disease.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 8, 2024·5 min readGene Linked to Hearing Loss From Loud Music and Aging IdentifiedResearchers made a groundbreaking discovery by linking a gene called TMTC4 to hearing loss. They found that mutations in this gene trigger a molecular process known as the unfolded protein response (UPR), leading to the death of hair cells in the inner ear, contributing to deafness.Read More
