October 13, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
In a breakthrough human study, anti-oxidant, glutathione (GSH), which protects the brain from stress, has been found to be significantly depleted in Alzheimer’s patients compared to normal subjects. As GSH is a very important anti-oxidant that protects…
October 13, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
A research team has discovered that abnormal vision in childhood can affect the development of higher-level brain areas responsible for things such as attention.
October 12, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
Does this personality trait help us flourish and succeed, or can it hinder our happiness and harm our mental health? In this Spotlight, we explore.
October 12, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
The brain creates a map of our environment, which enables reliable spatial navigation. The Nobel Prize was awarded in 2014 for research into how this navigation system works at the cellular level. Researchers have now shown that the characteristics of …
October 12, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
Stress is a biological response to demanding situations and a regular part of daily life. Stress becomes chronic when the body’s response goes on for a prolonged period. Chronic stress can have a range of health effects. Learn more about these effect…
October 12, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
How exactly the grid cell system works in the human brain, and in particular with which temporal dynamics, has until now been speculation. A much-discussed possibility is that the signals from these cells create maps of ‘cognitive spaces’ in which huma…
October 12, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
New research has revealed a role for splicing proteins in the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease. Increased phosphorylation of the SRRM2 protein, seen in AD mouse models and human patients, was found to block its transport to the nucleus. This reduced le…
October 12, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
The largest sleep study ever conducted concludes that both sleeping too little and too much negatively impacts cognitive ability, regardless of age.
October 11, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
Scientists have created a ‘window’ into the brain, which enables researchers to watch in incredible detail how human brain cells develop and connect to each other in real time.
October 11, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
A new study suggests the thalamus controls the development of state dependency and continuity.
