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Alzheimer’s brain effects may be broader than previously thought

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Paul McClure

A study has found that Alzheimer's disease has a broader effect on brain network function than previously thought

Analyzing the functional connectivity of different brain networks, researchers found that, compared to a healthy aging brain, Alzheimer’s disease disrupts areas of the brain beyond those relating to memory and is independent of factors typically associated with the disease, such as amyloid beta levels.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Network, University of Texas, Dementia

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Overactive inflammation in the brain linked to increased suicide risk

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Paul McClure

A first-of-its-kind study has identified overactive inflammation and loss of critical protective mechanisms in the brain as potential contributors to suicide risk. The findings could lead to the use of anti-inflammatory medications as a way of reducing… Continue reading Overactive inflammation in the brain linked to increased suicide risk→

First neurophysiological evidence proving ‘Zoom fatigue’ is real

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Rich Haridy

What is more tiring than a day out in the real world full of meetings and lectures? It turns out taking those same meetings at home in front of the computer is more exhausting, with a team of researchers offering some of the first physiological evidenc… Continue reading First neurophysiological evidence proving ‘Zoom fatigue’ is real→

Specific brain regions activated by IV drug use but not oral, study finds

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Paul McClure

A new study has found that specific regions of the brain are activated after a drug is taken intravenously but not when the same drug is taken orally, with increased activity correlating to an increased feeling of euphoria. The findings could lead to n… Continue reading Specific brain regions activated by IV drug use but not oral, study finds→

Scientists solve the mystery of what happens when we faint

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

While nearly 40% of the population will faint in their lifetime, until now scientists have not known the exact mechanism at play when we experience that brief, terrifying lack of consciousness. That is, until now.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, Scie… Continue reading Scientists solve the mystery of what happens when we faint→

Scientists solve the mystery of what happens when we faint

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

The weird science behind the antidepressant effects of sleep deprivation

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Rich Haridy

We know poor sleep is often associated with deteriorating physical and mental health but for decades scientists have reported a strange phenomenon whereby acute sleep deprivation actually leads to antidepressant effects. For a short time following just… Continue reading The weird science behind the antidepressant effects of sleep deprivation→

All variants of COVID-19 virus can infect the brain, study finds

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Rich Haridy

Several years after the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, researchers still face plenty of unanswered questions. For example, we know COVID is associated with a variety of neurological symptoms, both short- and long-term, but it … Continue reading All variants of COVID-19 virus can infect the brain, study finds→