Fruit fly brain protein linked to healthier aging
Fruit fly Rab27 brain protein suppression in a small group of neurons boosts autophagy and extends lifespan, with brain health improving aging across tissues
Category: Neuroscience
Industrial solvent trichloroethylene linked to higher Parkinson’s disease risk
A large nationwide study of more than a million older adults in the U.S. has found an association between long-term…
Silent nerve cell activation triggers maternal aggression in mice
Dormant PMvDAT neurons in female mice awaken after birth via prolactin and oxytocin, triggering maternal aggression demonstrated by optogenetic activation
Hormone deficiency unexpectedly boosts brain flexibility
Forebrain EPO deficiency boosts cognitive performance as the brain upregulates EPOR and EphB4 receptors to compensate, revealing a layer of neural plasticity
Brain imaging connects dopamine levels to chronic depression in women
Brain imaging ties lifetime dopamine function to chronic depression in young women using NM-MRI, showing a reduced neuromelanin signal in 105 participants
Brain shape changes provide early dementia warning signs
Researchers have discovered that the overall shape of the human brain changes in distinct, measurable ways during the aging process,…
Huntingtin protein organizes cell filaments revealing clues to neurodegeneration
New research reveals the healthy Huntingtin protein acts as a master organizer of the intricate filament network within cells, a…
Low-carb diets quickly reduce brain markers tied to inflammation and memory
New research reveals that simple dietary changes can rapidly decrease brain chemicals associated with inflammation and memory issues. A study…
Protein barcodes enable more accurate AI mapping of brain circuits
Scientists unveil PRISM, a platform using combinatorial protein barcodes, expansion microscopy, and AI to map brain circuits with 8-fold improved auto tracing
Study combines brain, epigenetic, and behavior data for autism diagnosis
Researchers have developed a novel approach for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by integrating brain imaging data, epigenetic markers, and…