New Sleep mysteries are revealed by hidden Bacterial Molecules in the Brain
New studies show that a bacterial molecule, peptidoglycan, is present in the brain and fluctuates with sleep patterns. This challenges the idea that sleep is…
Neuroscience
Alzheimer’s Disease may be caused by a Lithium Deficit
Harvard scientists have uncovered that lithium, a naturally occurring element in the brain, may be the missing piece in understanding Alzheimer’s. Their decade-long research shows…
A Novel Chronic Pain Treatment retrains the Brain to process Emotions
A new study led by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) shows that targeting emotional processing is key to treating and managing chronic pain.…
Autism and Shifting Sensations may be explained by this Brain Circuit
Sometimes a gentle touch feels sharp and distinct, other times it fades into the background. This inconsistency isn’t just mood—it’s biology. Scientists found that the…
Unexpected Connection between Loneliness, Lifespan, and Hearing Loss
People who treat hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants regain rich conversations, escape isolation, and may even protect their brains and lifespans—proof that…
Researchers find that the Layers of the Brain become Stronger with Age
Researchers have discovered that parts of the human brain age more slowly than previously thought—particularly in the region that processes touch. By using ultra-high-resolution brain…
ADHD may be linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia
An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These…
Treating Alzheimer’s and other Brain Disorders may be possible with Engineered Microglia
A new way to deliver disease-fighting proteins throughout the brain may improve the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders, according to University of…
Stress Granules’ significance in Neurodegenerative Disease is clarified by Research
Scientists from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis report mechanistic insights into the role of biomolecular condensation in the development…
A Study Shows how Alzheimer’s affects the Entire Body
While Alzheimer’s disease is mostly considered a disorder of the brain, emerging evidence suggests that the condition also affects other organs of the body. Working…
An Anti-amyloid Medication appears to be able to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their 30s, 40s or 50s, according…
Emotional Difficulties are experienced by One in Two Youngsters with ADHD
Cambridge scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions – which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts – may be a core symptom of…
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