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Researchers have identified a new molecular pathway that stimulates injured brain cells to repair themselves after an ischemic stroke. The discovery may help limit or reverse the damage caused by the condition and promote recovery.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading New mechanism discovered that stimulates brain self-repair after stroke
Microplastics are everywhere, including being found to enter our bodies through cavities exposed to the outside world. Two new studies have further examined the effect of microplastics on our health, with one finding that they cause brain inflammation … Continue reading Microplastics trigger brain inflammation, found in heart tissue
While we’ve been aware of how gluten can negatively impact the digestive tract and body mass, New Zealand scientists have now identified for the first time that it can also cause brain inflammation.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Univer… Continue reading In a world first, gluten is found to trigger brain inflammation
Using genetic models, a new study suggests that mothers that eat a naturally occurring compound that improves brain health in early pregnancy may pass the benefits down to their children and even grandchildren. The researchers say their findings reiter… Continue reading Mom’s diet during pregnancy can boost brain health across generations
A new study has found that contrary to popular scientific belief, remembering an event drives the production of memory-related brain waves more than actually engaging in the event does. The finding could improve the treatment of memory loss in people w… Continue reading Brain waves driven more by remembering an event than the event itself
A new study has found that a substance extracted from the leaves of the hydrangea plant could be an effective treatment against the protein plaques that are thought to contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
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According to a study conducted last year, just four alcoholic drinks per week can contribute to cognitive decline. Now, based on tests on mice, researchers may have found a way to fight booze’s brain-hampering effects with the potent red ginseng root.C… Continue reading Red ginseng may counter some of alcohol’s brain-blasting effects
Cognitive decline is, sadly, a normal part of aging. So even for those fortunate enough to avoid developing dementia, functions such as memory recall, processing of information and conceptual reasoning will decline over time.Continue ReadingCategory: M… Continue reading Discovery holds promise for pausing age-related cognitive decline
Researchers have transplanted cells capable of forming specialized brain support cells into mice brains and found that they not only competed with and replaced unhealthy cells but aged ones, too. The findings open the door to developing an effective tr… Continue reading Transplant of fresh brain cells replaces diseased and aged ones
Last year, Monash University scientists created the “DishBrain” – a semi-biological computer chip with some 800,000 human and mouse brain cells lab-grown into its electrodes. Demonstrating something like sentience, it learned to play Pong within five m… Continue reading Computer chip with built-in human brain tissue gets military funding