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Human olfactory mucosa cell model opens a new perspective on Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have developed and characterized a new cell model for Alzheimer’s disease that has wide utility for research and could prove useful in early diagnosis and testing of new therapies.

A microbial compound in the gut leads to anxious behaviors in mice

A new study shows how a particular molecule, produced by gut bacteria, affects brain function and promotes anxiety-like behaviors in mice.

‘Math neurons’ identified in the brain

The brain has neurons that fire specifically during certain mathematical operations. The findings indicate that some of the neurons detected are active exclusively during additions, while others are active during subtractions. They respond in the same …

Transient BP spikes coupled to learning in brain

Minor everyday rises in blood pressure due to short-term stressors can be linked to a brain area that controls conscious and learned motor skills. This discovery paves the way for a chance to influence the rises in blood pressure and, in the long run, …

Study reveals likely link between mitochondrial dysfunction and age-dependent cognitive disorders

Increased oxidative damage is linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Even though the pathophysiology of AD has been widely investigated, the likely relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and the disease remains …

Combining traditional mandala coloring and brain sensing technologies to aid mindfulness

Human-computer interaction researchers have developed a new prototype that can monitor people’s brain signals while they are coloring mandalas and produce real-time feedback on a peripheral display to represent levels of mindfulness. The researchers, w…

New clues in the brain linking pain and food

Researchers may have found an explanation in a new study that suggests that circuitry in the brain responsible for motivation and pleasure is impacted when someone experiences pain.

Molecular mechanism of cerebral venous thrombosis discovered

Cerebral venous thrombosis is a rare, often severe disease that has been brought to public attention by the COVID-19 pandemic. A research group has now succeeded for the first time in deciphering a molecular cause of this disease. This opens the way to…

Amygdala changes in individuals with autism linked to anxiety

A long-term study finds significant changes in brain development linked to anxiety in children with autism. The study, which included brain scans and interviews, also provides new evidence that supports forms of anxiety specific to autism.

Researchers identify brain region associated with feeling full after eating

Researchers have learned more about the part of the brain that mediates satiation. This could help lead to better treatments for eating disorders and weight management.