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CeVD-related brain network phenotype can provide insights into cognitive decline trajectory

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Researchers have uncovered novel insights into how brain function disruptions related to cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) interact with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology to impact neurodegeneration and cognition in older adults. Led by Associate Professor Juan Helen Zhou, Director of the Centre for Translational Magnetic Resonance Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore … Read more

Scientists May Have Solved the “Mystery Density” Behind Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

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A University of Michigan study suggests that polyphosphate in brain fibrils could be key to tackling neurodegenerative diseases, with further research needed to confirm its protective role. A new study has identified polyphosphate as a likely “mystery density” within fibrils associated with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. This discovery may deepen understanding of fibril roles … Read more

How Brain Signals Shape Your Face’s Reaction

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Research reveals that brain imaging can predict the facial expressions associated with pain, offering a new tool for clinicians to assess pain beyond traditional methods. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Groundbreaking research connects specific brain activities to the facial expressions we make when in pain. This study suggests that understanding these connections could enhance how pain is assessed … Read more

Brain maturation delays linked to unhealthy eating behaviors in youth

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More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviors, according to new research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London. Structural brain differences appear to play a role in the development of these eating habits. The study, published in Nature Mental … Read more

New biomaterial could redefine recovery from brain and central nervous system injuries

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A new electrically active transplantable material that can help to regrow cells in the brain and spinal cord could redefine the recovery prospects of patients who sustain life-altering injuries or suffer from neurodegenerative diseases. Bath researchers have created a material that offers the potential to create new treatments for people who have suffered brain and … Read more

Groundbreaking Research Reveals How Neurons Organize Natural Behaviors in Freely Moving Monkeys

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Archyde For nearly a decade,a team of neuroscientists has been delving into the intricate mechanisms behind how the brain orchestrates spontaneous,natural movements. this pioneering research, a joint effort between the University of parma’s Laboratory of Neuroethology of Non-human Primates and the Biorobotics Institute at sant’Anna School of Pisa, has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the brain’s … Read more

New dementia patients can expect to live fewer than five years after diagnosis, major analysis finds

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Dutch researchers found differences in life expectancy by gender, geographic region, and age at dementia diagnosis. ADVERTISEMENT About half of new patients will survive another five years after being diagnosed with dementia, according to a large new study that indicates there are major differences based on their age at diagnosis. More than 57.4 million people … Read more

Could camembert cheese hold the key to better memory?

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Myristamide, a fatty acid amide found in Camembert cheese, enhances cognitive function and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, offering potential insights into combating cognitive decline. Study: Fatty acid amides present in Camembert cheese improved cognitive decline after oral administration in mice. Image Credit: melei5/Shutterstock.com In a recent article in Neuroscience Research, researchers examined how Camembert cheese and … Read more

Study reveals how neuropilin2 gene influences autism and epilepsy development

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The gene neuropilin2 encodes a receptor involved in cell-cell interactions in the brain and plays a key role in regulating the development of neural circuits. Neuropilin2 controls migration of inhibitory neurons as well as the formation and maintenance of synaptic connections in excitatory neurons – two crucial components of brain activity.  A study led by neuroscientist Viji Santhakumar at the University of California, … Read more