Brain

Scientists find brain cells that could stop Alzheimer’s

In Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, microglia (the brain's immune cells) play a double role. They can…

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A 500-million-year-old brain “radar” still shapes how you see

The brain's ability to interpret the visual world does not depend solely on its advanced outer layer, the cortex. A…

3 months ago

Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide

A new investigation has identified a connection between prenatal exposure to the commonly used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and measurable differences…

3 months ago

Scientists reverse anxiety by rebalancing the brain

A research team at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), led by Juan Lerma, has uncovered how a distinct group of…

3 months ago

Resetting the body’s rhythm could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s

Disrupting communication between the body's internal clock and the brain could help limit neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, according to new…

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Gum disease may quietly damage the brain, scientists warn

Adults who suffer from gum disease could be more likely to show signs of injury in the brain's white matter,…

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Scientists reversed brain aging and memory loss in mice

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have developed "young" immune cells from human stem cells that reversed signs of aging and Alzheimer's disease…

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Running fixes what junk food breaks in the brain

Researchers at University College Cork, led by Professor Yvonne Nolan, have uncovered the specific metabolic processes that explain how exercise…

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Scientists discover how a high-fat keto diet could keep your brain young

Protecting your brain's energy and keeping your mind sharp might start with what's on your plate. Foods such as fish…

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Scientists detect hidden brain damage years before MS symptoms

By the time most people begin seeking help for multiple sclerosis (MS), the disease has already been quietly injuring the…

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