Brain

Scientists discover hidden brain cells that help heal spinal cord injuries

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have identified a biological repair process that could eventually lead to new treatments for spinal cord injuries,…

2 months ago

Scientists discover protein that rejuvenates aging brain cells

Scientists at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore have identified a protein that…

2 months ago

Just 5 weeks of brain training may protect against dementia for 20 years

Older adults who took part in a short program designed to sharpen how quickly they process visual information were less…

2 months ago

That dry, bitter taste may be waking up your brain

Astringency is the dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery feeling people notice when eating foods rich in certain plant compounds called…

2 months ago

A silent brain disease can quadruple dementia risk

A large U.S. study involving nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition in which amyloid…

2 months ago

Alzheimer’s scrambles memories while the brain rests

New research suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to a failure in how the brain replays…

2 months ago

A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis

Using a specially designed analysis tool, scientists at Brown University have identified a brain-based biomarker that may help predict whether…

3 months ago

Mini brains reveal clear brain signals of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Researchers have grown pea-sized brains in the lab that are offering an unprecedented look at how neurons behave differently in…

3 months ago

Losing weight in midlife may have a hidden brain cost

Obesity remains one of the most serious health challenges worldwide, and weight loss is often encouraged as a way to…

3 months ago

Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia

A potential new way to treat reduced brain blood flow and certain forms of dementia is beginning to emerge. Scientists…

3 months ago