Summary: Spinal cord injuries have long been considered permanent because neurons in the central nervous system lack the natural ability to regrow. However, researchershave developed a novel, 3D-printed implant that could change that. The study details a multifunctional scaffold designed to mimic the spinal cord’s physical structure while delivering tiny RNA-loaded particles. These particles “silence” … Read more
Summary: Results from the long-term ACTIVE study reveal that a specific type of cognitive exercise can significantly reduce the risk of dementia for up to two decades. The study, which followed nearly 3,000 older adults for 20 years, found that those who participated in “speed of processing” training—exercises designed to sharpen visual attention and reaction … Read more
Summary: A new study reveals that the thalamus, long overshadowed by the cortex and hippocampus, plays a crucial role in shaping and updating brain connections. Researchers observed plasticity in thalamic neurons in response to visual experiences, independent of the cortex—an unexpected finding. These changes, especially pronounced during development but also present in adults, may offer … Read more