Those exposed to cocoa flavanols performed better at cognitive tests and showed increases in brain oxygenation. Read More
Boosting levels of the DUSP4 protein could be a novel way of preventing and treating epilepsy. Read More
Training neural circuits for tissue engineering at youthful stages generates a better response than training mature cells. Read More
Mundane behaviors repeated over time, and occur in the context of other similar behaviors can lead to conflated intentions, which cause false memories of completing the task. Read More
Using patient-derived adult stem cells, researchers found fish oil created an antidepressant response. Read More
As more states are requiring people to wear face masks in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19, researchers investigate the best materials people can use to create their masks at home. A single layer of T-shirt fabric is 40% effective at higher droplet blocking. When layers are doubled, the fabric is 98% effective, exceeding the effectiveness of a clinical medical mask. Read More
People with depression have increased amounts of tubulin in lipid rafts compared to those without the disorder. Read More
Yoga has a positive effect on the structure and function of key brain areas associated with memory. Findings provide evidence that yoga may hold promise in mitigating age-related and neurodegenerative decline. Read More
For most people, narcissism wanes as they age. A new study reports the magnitude of the decline of narcissistic traits is tied to specific career and personal relationship choices. However, this is not true for everyone. Some people remained just as narcissistic at the age of 41 as they were during their late teens. 3% of subjects showed increased narcissistic traits between the ages of 18 and 41. Read More
Those who are more optimistic report better sleep quality and duration, a new study reports. Read More
In anemonefish, male-to-female sex changes occur first in the brain and later involves gonadal changes. The physical sex alterations can occur months or even years after the brain changes occur. Read More
Hippocampal neurogenesis continues to occur well into old age, and in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found evidence of neurogenesis in people up to the age of 99. While neurogenesis continues to occur in those with Alzheimer's disease, it is significantly reduced compared to those who have normal cognitive function. Read More
