“Hidden consciousness” may be present in 25% of unresponsive patients

A severe brain injury can leave patients unresponsive to stimuli, but they may be more aware than we realize. A new study of brain activity has shown that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients may exhibit “hidden consciousness.”Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading “Hidden consciousness” may be present in 25% of unresponsive patients

Awakening sleeping stem cells a potential treatment for brain disorders

Researchers have figured out how to wake up dormant stem cells in the brain that have the ability to grow into new cells. It opens the door to developing new therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, learning disabilities, and cerebral pa… Continue reading Awakening sleeping stem cells a potential treatment for brain disorders

Common drug restores youthful function to clean up aging brains

Restoring the brain's ability to drain itself of dirty fluid could go a long way toward fighting diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

A drug used to induce labor in pregnant women has been shown to reactivate tiny waste-clearing pumps in the brains of old mice. The finding could hold promise as a new way to fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and overall cognitive decline.

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Common drug restores youthful function to clean up aging brains

Restoring the brain's ability to drain itself of dirty fluid could go a long way toward fighting diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

A drug used to induce labor in pregnant women has been shown to reactivate tiny waste-clearing pumps in the brains of old mice. The finding could hold promise as a new way to fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and overall cognitive decline.

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New compound flips memory back on in Alzheimer’s cases

A new molecule that switched memory and cognition back on in mice with Alzheimer's could one day do the same for humans, as illustrated in this generative image

Instead of focusing on fighting the plaques linked to Alzheimer’s, researchers took a look at boosting electrical oscillations in the brain. The molecule they invented got the job done in mice, offering hope for a new treatment path for humans.

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“Cat poop” brain parasite could be hijacked to deliver drugs

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Brain parasites are something that most people would naturally want to avoid, but maybe they can be used for good. A new study has found that a common brain parasite could be engineered to deliver drugs past the blood-brain barrier.

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Language affects how fast our brains perceive different shades of color

Speaking a language with different words for different color shades allows the brain to perceive those shades quicker than using a language with only one word for that color, according to new research. The findings highlight the important interaction b… Continue reading Language affects how fast our brains perceive different shades of color

The placebo effect unlocked: How the brain tricks itself into pain relief

In a fascinating discovery, scientists have pinpointed what happens in our brains when we’re expecting pain relief but are given a placebo, unknowingly, instead. It not only confirms ‘the placebo effect,’ but offers clues into how powerful the mind is … Continue reading The placebo effect unlocked: How the brain tricks itself into pain relief

The placebo effect unlocked: How the brain tricks itself into pain relief

In a fascinating discovery, scientists have pinpointed what happens in our brains when we’re expecting pain relief but are given a placebo, unknowingly, instead. It not only confirms ‘the placebo effect,’ but offers clues into how powerful the mind is … Continue reading The placebo effect unlocked: How the brain tricks itself into pain relief

Fruit: A secret weapon against age-related depression

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a new study suggests upsizing this to a fruit salad may offer even more – by significantly lowering the risk of depressive symptoms with age. It’s the latest in a growing body of evidence that points to the… Continue reading Fruit: A secret weapon against age-related depression