Among older women, lower levels of hydration were associated with lower scores on tests designed to measure attention, working memory, and motor speed. Researchers also found over-hydration may have a detrimental effect on cognitive function. Read More
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In fruit flies, the need to sleep is overridden by the need to mate, a new study reports. Read More
A higher BMI and bigger waist during your sixties have been linked to an increase in cortical thinning. Having a thinner cortex has previously been associated with an increased Alzheimer's risk. Read More
A study in Nature Neuroscience reveals mutations that occur after conception could play an important role in autism. The study reports post-zygotic mutations occur disproportionately in genes expressed in the amygdala in those on the autism spectrum. Read More
A new case study reports swimming in cold, open water may help those with major depressive disorder to gain control of their symptoms and possibly live medication free. Read More
Researchers have developed a novel antibody strategy to prevent the association between a harmless protein and a disease mediator that could lead to sepsis, and ultimately death. The findings could help to prevent sepsis induced by COVID-19 infections. Read More
Researchers discover a molecular mechanism which actively regulates the process of forgetting. Read More
Researchers examined the role of animal cognition in different types of human-wildlife conflict. The study reveals some animals may take more risks if they habituate urban surroundings. Read More
A new study could offer insight into human glial cell function and reveals a relationship between movement and sleep. Read More
A new study investigates how joint attention and spontaneous facial mimicry interact in relation to each other in people with autism. Read More
A new study sheds light on the influence of peers and social networking on the teenage brain. Read More
Researchers report they have successfully prevented the development of Alzheimer's in mice by using gene therapy delivered by a virus to the brain. Read More