A new study has rewritten the conventionally understood evolutionary history of certain proteins critical for electrical signaling in the nervous
Month: August 2024
Babbling babies need timely responses to learn language, social norms
New Cornell University research shows the timing of others’ reactions to their babbling is key to how babies begin learning
In breakthrough Alzheimer’s discovery, research team finds new targets and biomarkers for potential novel therapies
New findings out of Emory University are challenging existing theories about the origins of Alzheimer’s, the leading cause of dementia
Those with the biggest biases choose first, according to new math study
In just a few months, voters across America will head to the polls to decide who will be the next
Taking a ‘one in a million’ shot to tackle dopamine-linked brain disorders
Dopamine, a powerful brain chemical and neurotransmitter, is a key regulator of many important functions such as attention, experiencing pleasure
Possible explanation for link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s
People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive problems. A new study led
Gene-related metabolic dysfunction may be driving heart arrhythmia
Patients with a common heart arrhythmia called Atrial Fibrillation could benefit from future treatments that target inefficiencies in heart cell
Drug protects against air pollution-related Alzheimer’s signs in mice
A new study led by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology shows how feeding mice a drug called GSM-15606
State-of-the-art brain recordings reveal how neurons resonate
For decades, scientists have focused on how the brain processes information in a hierarchical manner, with different brain areas specialized
Alzheimer’s disease: It’s not only neurons
Memory loss, confusion, speech problems — Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting about 35 million people
