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Thinning of brain region may signal dementia risk 5-10 years before symptoms

Researchers discover biomarker that could indicate dementia much earlier than its onset.

Bacterial meningitis injures one in three children for life

One in three children who suffer from bacterial meningitis live with permanent neurological disabilities due to the infection.

Generative AI helps to explain human memory and imagination

Recent advances in generative AI help to explain how memories enable us to learn about the world, re-live old experiences and construct totally new experiences for imagination and planning, according to a new study.

Using magnetized neurons to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Electrical deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a well-established method for treating disordered movement in Parkinson’s disease. However, implanting electrodes in a person’s brain is an invasive and imprecise way to stimulate nerve cells. Researchers repo…

Don’t look back: The aftermath of a distressing event is more memorable than the lead-up

A new study suggests the moments that follow a distressing episode are more memorable than the moments leading up to it. The results add to our understanding of how trauma impacts memory and may improve how we evaluate eyewitness testimonies, treat PTS…

Study reveals a universal pattern of brain wave frequencies

The six anatomical layers of the mammalian brain cortex show distinct patterns of electrical activity which are consistent throughout the entire cortex and across several animal species, including humans, a study has found.

New gut-brain circuits found for sugar and fat cravings

A new study has unraveled the internal neural wiring of separate fat and sugar craving pathways. However, combining these pathways overly triggers a desire to eat more than usual.

Relationships with caring adults provide a buffer against depression, anxiety, regardless of adverse childhood experiences

A new study sought to identify factors that would bolster resilience for marginalized and minoritized youth, using data from the Boricua Youth Study, a longitudinal study following three generations of families over 20 years in both Puerto Rico and the…

‘Feel good’ hormone could explain why exercise helps boost your brain

A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role.

Do violent video games numb us towards real violence?

Neuroscientists have investigated whether playing violent video games leads to a reduction in human empathy. To do this, they had adult test subjects play a violent video game repeatedly over the course of an experiment lasting several weeks. Before an…