International study links creative experiences to slower brain aging
A landmark international study has provided compelling new evidence that engaging in creative activities can significantly slow the aging process…
Category: Neuroscience
Rotating visual anagrams offer new insights into brain function
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a novel set of images called “visual anagrams” that reveal different objects when…
Scientists Identify Separate Brain Circuits for Memory and Mood in Alzheimer’s, Opening Path to Targeted Treatments
A recent study has identified two distinct brain circuits originating from a single, deep brain region that independently control memory…
Hidden Highways in the Brain: Scientists Discover a New Cellular Network
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown network of microscopic tunnels connecting brain cells, revealing a new layer of intercellular communication…
Gene editing therapy stabilizes neuropathy scores for rare nerve disease
A single-dose gene editing therapy has shown the potential to halt the progression of a rare, debilitating nerve disease. In…
Tiny brain sugars disrupt emotional circuits and fuel depression
Scientists have identified a specific molecular process in the brain where tiny sugar molecules, when attached to proteins inside non-neuronal…
NCAA athlete concussions linked to mixed health outcomes
A sweeping new study of recently graduated NCAA athletes complicates the conventional understanding of concussions, revealing a mix of adverse…
High-density probe distinguishes brain cells by their electrical patterns
A new generation of high-density silicon probes is providing neuroscientists with an unprecedentedly clear view into the brain, capturing the…
Newborn brain network activity predicts future social behavior
Newborn brain network activity points to future social behavior, suggesting early markers of social development and potential avenues for early intervention
Neurologists close in on a holy grail for back pain
Neurologists target the nervous system to treat chronic back pain, with on-demand brain stimulation and sensorimotor retraining offering lasting relief