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New window system allows for long-term studies of brain activity

A researcher has developed a tiny window that allows investigators to get clearer, long-term imaging of the brain’s visual network.

Open-access dataset of macaque brain published

Researchers have published a dataset that was recorded from the visual cortex of monkeys during the resting state. The dataset consists of electrophysiology data that was recorded from the visual cortex (V1 and V4) of two monkeys, from 1024 recording s…

Blood test as possible diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study shows promising results for a blood test that could be used to identify Alzheimer’s changes in the brain before the onset of any symptoms, which could result in preventative treatments being used before any memory loss.

Could leaky blood vessels in the brain be a culprit in Alzheimer’s disease?

Researchers report that they found high levels of the protein Fli-1 in the brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients. Blocking Fli-1′s action in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease reversed mental loss and reduced the brain inflammation and amyloid-beta…

Music combined with auditory beat stimulation may reduce anxiety for some

Treatments integrating music and auditory beat stimulation are effective in reducing state anxiety in some patients, according to a new study.

Study hints at how early life experiences may affect brain wiring

A new study of brain development in mice shortly after birth may provide insights into how early life events can affect wiring patterns in the brain that manifest as disease later in life.

New technology enables unprecedented glimpse inside single brain cells

Researchers have developed a new genomic technology to simultaneously analyze the DNA, RNA and chromatin — a combination of DNA and protein — from a single cell. The method, which took five years to develop, is an important step forward for large col…

Targeting dysregulated kappa-opioid receptors reduces working memory deficits in alcohol use disorder

A preclinical study led by a neuroscientist shows that dysregulated kappa-opioid receptors (KORs) in the brain’s medial prefrontal cortex region (part of the frontal lobe) contribute to working memory deficits in severe alcohol dependence. The research…

Physical activity may protect your brain as you age

We all know we should exercise and eat healthy foods. But doing that isn’t just good for maintaining your figure as you age. New research shows that physical activity could help protect your cognitive abilities as you age. And it doesn’t have to be int…

Dementia patients struggle to cope with change because of damage to general intelligence brain networks

People with dementia struggle to adapt to changes in their environment because of damage to areas of the brain known as ‘multiple demand networks’, highly-evolved areas of the brain that support general intelligence, say scientists.