Brain

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

Supercharged vitamin k could help the brain heal itself

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease occur when neurons gradually deteriorate and die. This progressive loss of…

7 months ago

Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain

Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act…

7 months ago

Scientists suggest the brain may work best with 7 senses, not just 5

Skoltech scientists have devised a mathematical model of memory. By analyzing its new model, the team came to surprising conclusions…

7 months ago

A psychedelic surprise: DMT helps the brain heal after stroke

DMT, or dimethyltryptamine is a natural psychoactive molecule found in many plants and mammals. According to an article published in…

7 months ago

A single dose of psilocybin may rewire the brain for lasting relief

Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified specific brain circuits that are impacted by psilocybin -- the active compound found in…

8 months ago

Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk

People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are. This…

8 months ago