FeaturedNeuroscience·June 14, 2023·4 min readAI Unlocks Mysteries of Brain Fluid Flow: A Leap Forward in Alzheimer’s ResearchResearchers harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to measure the fluid flow around the brain's blood vessels, a major breakthrough with far-reaching implications for treating diseases like Alzheimer's. The team developed innovative AI velocimetry measurements to calculate this fluid flow accurately.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 8, 2023·5 min readAlzheimer’s Plaques Might Contribute to Hearing LossWhile conducting experiments in mice, researchers stumbled upon a correlation between Alzheimer's disease plaques and hearing loss. In one transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's, older mice exhibited hearing changes akin to those observed in humans with Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·June 5, 2023·4 min readMastering Motion: How Our Brains Predict to Perfect the CatchResearchers shed new light on our brain's ability to predict movement, aiding in seemingly simple tasks like grabbing a moving object. The study found an intricate coordination between vision and motor skills, suggesting that the brain can anticipate movement even with an 80-millisecond delay in response time.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 2, 2023·4 min readShaping Young Minds: Neurodevelopment Interventions for Psychiatric DisordersResearchers explored potential treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and autism that act during critical windows of brain development. They specifically targeted underperforming dopamine neurons, which connect to the frontal cortex and are vital for cognitive processing and decision-making.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 25, 2023·4 min readMemory in Sync: How Rhythmic Brain Activity Supports Short-Term RecallRhythmic brain activity plays a key role in temporarily storing important information in memory. By coordinating bursts of activity over time, overlapping populations of neurons can store different pieces of information simultaneously, potentially helping people stay focused while multitasking.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 17, 2023·5 min readPossible ‘Steps’ to Revealing Super-AgersBrain performance improves in older adults when they combine cognitively demanding tasks with walking.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2023·5 min readChild Victims of Violence Face Long-Term Psychological EffectsChild victims of extreme physical violence, such as stabbings or shootings, are at significantly higher risk of developing PTSD as adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2023·4 min readAstrocytes May Be Information RegulatorsNew evidence suggests astrocytes can sense and react to change. These processes are key to memory formation and behavioral shifts.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 14, 2023·7 min readHidden Danger in Your Groundwater? Widely Used Chemical Linked to 500% Increased Risk of Parkinson’sTrichloroethylene (TCE), a widely used chemical used in decaffeinated coffee, metal degreasers, and dry cleaning clothes formulas, has been linked to a 500% increased risk of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 6, 2023·5 min readIron & the Brain: Where and When Neurodevelopmental Disabilities May Begin During PregnancyGestational iron deficiency (GID) affects the behavior of embryonic progenitor cells, resulting in the creation of sub-optimal networks of specialized neurons later in life.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·March 1, 2023·5 min readThrough the Eye of the Beholder: People With Autism Process Illusory Shapes DifferentlyUsing EEG data, researchers discovered children on the autism spectrum do not automatically process illusory shapes as well as children not on the autism spectrum. The findings suggest something is going awry in the feedback-processing pathways in the brains of those with autism.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 13, 2023·4 min readCan Hearing Loss Be Reversed? Research Reveals Clues That Could Regrow the Cells That Help Us HearStudy identifies the mechanisms behind regenerating new cochlear hair cells. The findings could have positive implications for treating or reversing hearing loss associated with damage to cochlear hair cells.Read More
