Online music improvisation collaborations helped improve mood, reduce feelings of loneliness, and promote feelings of community for participants.
A new study reports babies born prematurely show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula.
Following a Mediterranean-style diet was linked to better memory and overall cognitive skills for adults in their late seventies.
Two drugs commonly prescribed to treat heart disease and angina, are well tolerated in stroke patients. Early indications suggest the treatments may help to improve blood vessel function in the arms and brain, and may also improve cognitive skills.
A 3D mini brain, created from human skin cells, will be used to study myelin.
A new international study has identified 269 new genes linked to depression.
University of Edinburgh researchers have discovered a 'timetable' for brain aging. They report most of the changes in gene expression were complete by middle age and female brains appear to age at a slower rate than male brains. Researchers note the biggest reorganization of genes occurs around the age of 26.
A Cell Reports study identifies molecules that allow Schwann cells to help regenerate nerves.
YTHDF2 is a key protein that assists in creating healthy blood cells by regulating the body's inflammatory response.
A new study reveals verbal and physical signs of deception are harder to detect than people believe.
High levels of iron in the blood have a negative impact on aging. Keeping the levels in check could prevent age-related health and neurodegenerative problems.
A new Nature Communications study reveals 80 newly identified genes that may be linked to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.
