Revolutionary Discoveries Unveiled: Unraveling Cellular Mechanisms Post-Stroke
Strokes lead to irreversible damage to the brain and are one of the most common causes of dependency or death. As the cellular reactions to a cerebral infarction are not yet fully understood, there is a lack of possible approaches to promote the regeneration of damaged nerve tissue in the brain. A new study closes
The Risks of Self-Evaluating Your Happiness: A Closer Look
Judging how happy you are could backfire and negatively impact life satisfaction and psychological well-being, according to new research. Judging how happy you are could backfire and negatively impact life satisfaction and psychological well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. In three experiments comprising more than 1,800 participants, researchers found that having
Revolutionary Discoveries Unveiled: Unraveling Cellular Mechanisms Post-Stroke
Strokes lead to irreversible damage to the brain and are one of the most common causes of dependency or death. As the cellular reactions to a cerebral infarction are not yet fully understood, there is a lack of possible approaches to promote the regeneration of damaged nerve tissue in the brain. A new study closes
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Revolutionary Discoveries Unveiled: Unraveling Cellular Mechanisms Post-Stroke
Strokes lead to irreversible damage to the brain and are one of the most common causes of dependency or death. As the cellular reactions to a cerebral infarction are not yet fully understood, there is a lack of possible approaches to promote the regeneration of damaged nerve tissue in the brain. A new study closes
Exploring the Impact of Fish Oil on Cognitive Function in Aging Minds
A clinical trial suggests that a subset of older adults with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease may benefit from fish oil supplements. A clinical trial at Oregon Health & Science University suggests that a subset of older adults with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease may benefit from fish oil supplements. The results come
The Risks of Self-Evaluating Your Happiness: A Closer Look
Judging how happy you are could backfire and negatively impact life satisfaction and psychological well-being, according to new research. Judging how happy you are could backfire and negatively impact life satisfaction and psychological well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. In three experiments comprising more than 1,800 participants, researchers found that having
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How Body Composition Influences Dementia and Parkinson’s Risk: Key Insights
People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according to new research. The study also found that people with a high level of muscle strength were less likely to
Effective Strategies for Preventing Brain Damage in Preterm Babies
An interdisciplinary team of physicians and scientists show for the first time that a blood protein called fibrin blocks an essential biological process that drives brain development in early life. They identified a root cause of developmental delays that result from brain bleeds in premature infants, opening a path for new therapeutic strategies to counter
Advancing Alzheimer’s Research: Breakthroughs in Targeted Drug Discovery
Researchers offer the first comprehensive ranking of the relative role and significance of every known gene and protein in the development of Alzheimer's Disease. Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory offer the first comprehensive ranking of the relative role and significance of every known gene and protein in the development of Alzheimer's Disease in advance of
Neuroscientists Uncover Brain Circuitry Behind Placebo Effect for Effective Pain Relief
Researchers have discovered a novel pain control pathway that links the cingulate cortex in the front of the brain, through the pons region of the brainstem, to cerebellum in the back of the brain. The placebo effect is very real. This we've known for decades, as seen in real-life observations and the best double-blinded randomized
Understanding Alzheimer’s: Key Brain Regions Linked to Vulnerability and Resilience Factors
Genomics and lab studies reveal numerous findings, including a key role for Reelin amid neuronal vulnerability, and for choline and antioxidants in sustaining cognition. An MIT study published today in Nature provides new evidence for how specific cells and circuits become vulnerable in Alzheimer's disease, and hones in on other factors that may help some
Unlocking Alzheimer’s: Building a Molecular Brain Map for Deeper Understanding
Resulting atlas of the aging human brain holds molecular insights into the brain's vulnerability and resilience. Less than a decade ago, when Dr. Hansruedi Mathys launched an ambitious project to create an annotated library of all the gene readouts stored within 100 individual brain cells, the task felt daunting. Now, with technological advances, Mathys successfully
New Protein Discovery Linked to Parkinson’s Disease: Implications for Future Research
Researchers have discovered two proteins that act as regulators for mitophagy. The discovery opens a new avenue for researchers to boost mitophagy activity, to promote mitochondrial and neuronal health. Researchers at WEHI in collaboration with a team at the University of Vienna have discovered two proteins that act as regulators for mitophagy. Mitophagy is the
Revolutionary Approach: New Research Unveils Less Invasive Method for Brain Activity Assessment Post-Traumatic Injury
Researchers have published new research that reports on a potential alternative and less-invasive approach to measure intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients. Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have published new research that reports on a potential alternative and less-invasive approach to measure intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients. This research was published July 12 in the journal Computers
Brain Care Score: A Key Predictor of Dementia, Stroke, and Late-Life Depression
Researchers have shown that a higher Brain Care Score is also associated with a lower risk of late-life depression. The findings provide further evidence of shared biological risk factors for stroke, dementia and depression and highlight the potential of the BCS to help patients make lifestyle changes to better care for their brain health. Late-life
Unlocking Face Blindness: Insights from Game of Thrones in New Study
Psychologists have used the hit TV series Game of Thrones to understand how the brain enables us to recognize faces. Their findings provide new insights into prosopagnosia or face blindness, a condition that impairs facial recognition. Psychologists have used the hit TV series Game of Thrones to understand how the brain enables us to recognise
How Brain Support Cells Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease by Producing Toxic Peptides
Oligodendrocytes are an important source of amyloid beta and play a key role in promoting neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. Oligodendrocytes are an important source of amyloid beta (Aβ) and play a key role in promoting neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a study published July 23, 2024
Understanding the Brain’s Response to Sleep Apnea: Effects and Insights
Nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. have sleep apnea, and more than 30 million of them use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while sleeping. However, the machines tend to be expensive, clunky and uncomfortable -- resulting in many users giving up on using them. High blood pressure is often linked with sleep
