New drug shows promise for clearing HIV from the brain
An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to… Read More »New drug shows promise for clearing HIV from the brain
Brain support cells contribute to Alzheimer’s disease by producing toxic peptides.
Oligodendrocytes are a major source of amyloid beta (Aβ) and play a key role in promoting neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer’s… Read More »Brain support cells contribute to Alzheimer’s disease by producing toxic peptides.
A new technique could help treat aggressive brain tumors
Tackling brain cancer is complicated, but groundbreaking new research could help add another tool to the cancer-fighting arsenal. A team… Read More »A new technique could help treat aggressive brain tumors
Brain inflammation causes muscle weakness after infections
Infections and neurodegenerative diseases cause inflammation in the brain. But for unknown reasons, patients with brain inflammation often develop muscle… Read More »Brain inflammation causes muscle weakness after infections
Researchers discover the role of a brain region in hearing and learning
Have you ever noticed how you can suddenly hear the hum of your refrigerator in the background when you’re concentrating… Read More »Researchers discover the role of a brain region in hearing and learning
Run screaming or retreat slowly? New study advances understanding of brain responses to emotionally charged scenes
The ability to recognize and respond to emotionally charged situations is essential to the evolutionary success of a species. A… Read More »Run screaming or retreat slowly? New study advances understanding of brain responses to emotionally charged scenes
Brain size puzzle solved as humans buck evolutionary trend
Larger animals do not have proportionally larger brains, and humans buck this trend, according to a new study published in… Read More »Brain size puzzle solved as humans buck evolutionary trend
Finding the sweet spot in brain development
Short-lived neural connections in the mouse brain help activate sensory circuits, permanently affecting a mouse’s sense of touch. Neuroscientists at… Read More »Finding the sweet spot in brain development
Study reveals significant differences in RNA editing between living and post-mortem human brain
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed valuable light on the nuanced functions and intricate… Read More »Study reveals significant differences in RNA editing between living and post-mortem human brain
5 items from this supermarket aisle help improve your brain health
Dr. Uma Naidoo, nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef and author of This is what your brain looks like when you eat,… Read More »5 items from this supermarket aisle help improve your brain health