Brain

Scientists just found a protein that reverses brain aging

Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus -- the brain region responsible for learning and memory. Now, researchers at UC…

8 months ago

The surprising brain chemistry behind instant friendships

A new UC Berkeley study shows that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, is also critical for the formation of friendships.…

9 months ago

The hidden ways light at night damages your brain, mood, and metabolism

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Innovators & Ideas interview published today, distinguished neuroscientist Dr. Randy J. Nelson shares insights from…

9 months ago

Two Japanese boxers die after suffering brain injuries on same fight card

Showtime Japanese boxers Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa have died following injuries sustained on the same card, though in different…

9 months ago

Scientists crack the mystery of brain cell clumps, and make them vanish

Look inside a brain cell with Huntington's disease or ALS and you are likely to find RNA clumped together. These…

9 months ago

Scientists find brain cell switch that could reverse obesity’s effects

Researchers show astrocytes can be tuned to reverse some obesity-driven brain and metabolic changes, revealing untapped therapeutic potential. Credit: Shutterstock…

9 months ago

Even without catching COVID, the pandemic may have quietly aged your brain

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated…

9 months ago

Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University…

9 months ago

How a hidden brain circuit fuels fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD

Pain isn't just a physical sensation -- it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a…

10 months ago

Cough medicine turned brain protector? Ambroxol may slow Parkinson’s dementia

Dementia poses a major health challenge with no safe, affordable treatments to slow its progression. Researchers at Lawson Research Institute…

10 months ago