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Supercharge Your Brain Health in 2025 With 12 Life-Changing Questions
Discover 12 actionable ways to enhance your brain health with advice on everything from sleep to social interactions, outlined by neurology experts. Engage with your doctor about 12 crucial lifestyle factors to boost your brain health. From managing stress and diet to fostering social…
Scientists unlock new insights into neural stem cell activation
An international team of neuroscientists, led by Duke-NUS Medical School, have uncovered a mechanism that controls the reactivation of neural stem cells, which are crucial for repairing and regenerating brain cells. The research, published in Nature Communications , offers exciting potential for advancing our…
Research Roundup: Neuron growth, ocean carbon absorption and longterm hurricane harms
The Daily’s academics desk gathers impactful research publications and developments at Stanford in the weekly research roundup. (Graphic: DA-HEE KIM/The Stanford Daily) The Daily’s science and technology desk gathers a weekly digest collecting some of the most impactful and interesting research publications and developments…
Magnetoelectric nanodiscs offer remote brain stimulation without implants or genetic modification
by David L. Chandler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Magnetoelectric nanodiscs for neuromodulation. Credit: Ye Ji Kim et al Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic…
Innovative nanodiscs offer less invasive method for deep brain stimulation
Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification, MIT researchers report. The scientists envision that the tiny discs, which are about 250 nanometers across (about…
Extended Timing: How neurons encode information on timescales that match learning
New research from the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience published this week in Nature has identified a key step in how neurons encode information on timescales that match learning. A timing mismatch Learning takes seconds to minutes. However, the best-understood mechanisms of how…
Echoes in the brain: Why today’s workout could fuel next week’s bright idea
In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one person’s brain and behavioral activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones. ‘We wanted to go beyond isolated events,’ says research leader…
New method harnesses light to activate neurons in the brain
University of Rochester researchers have demonstrated a noninvasive method using BL-OG, or bioluminescent optogenetics, that harnesses light to activate neurons in the brain. The ability to regulate brain activation could transform invasive procedures such as deep brain stimulation that are used to treat Parkinson’s…
Study hints at ways to generate new neurons in old brains
by Stanford University Medical Center Credit: CC0 Public Domain Most neurons in the human brain last a lifetime, and for good reason. Intricate, long-term information is preserved in the complex structural relationships between their synapses. To lose the neurons would be to lose that…
A Scientist Explains How Brains Form Memory—and What Causes Memory Loss
There are so many reasons—normal, non-scary reasons—why we forget things, whether it’s the name of that dog-walking neighbor, or our friend’s birthday, or where we parked our car. Sometimes we’re moving at too fast a pace, multi-tasking all the way. Or maybe our lives…
Melatonin Receptor is Key to REM Sleep and Memory
Summary: Scientists have identified the melatonin MT1 receptor as a key regulator of REM sleep, crucial for memory, dreaming, and emotional regulation. This discovery may pave the way for targeted treatments for sleep disorders and conditions like Parkinson’s and dementia, which are linked to…
MIND: The Diet for Brain Health That Could Slow Cognitive Decline
A diet developed for brain health might slow or prevent cognitive decline associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s and age-related memory loss, a study says. “Following a MIND diet approach to meals can be a great way to boost brain health,” study lead author Dr. Russell…
Exploring the effect of low sodium concentrations on brain microglial cells
In a new study, scientists investigated the impact of low sodium concentrations and its rapid correction on nitric oxide production dependent on expression of Nfat5 in microglial cells. Credit: Yoshihisa Sugimura from Fujita Health University Low serum sodium concentrations in the blood are called…
The CONNECTION between AUTISM and COVID JABS could boil down to destruction of good gut bacteria
There is no question that gut microbiota influences neurological disorders such as autism, where normal brain development is affected. This is well-documented, as most autistic people suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms . Many comprehensive and in-depth studies of the gut microbiome-brain axis help researchers and…
Study finds Alzheimer’s drugs might boost healthy protein in brain
Researchers have discovered that Alzheimer’s drugs Leqembi and Kisunla boost levels of a healthy form of protein in the brain, even as they reduce its more toxic form. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Two monoclonal antibody treatments to slow Alzheimer’s disease , lecanemab (Leqembi)…
Unlock Potential With Neuroscience: Easy Ways To Boost Your Brainpower
Unlock Potential With Neuroscience: Easy Ways To Boost Your Brainpowergetty Have you ever tried to implement a new idea or mindset only to feel like you’re hitting a wall? That’s because so much of what we do is shaped by deep-rooted patterns in our…
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: New Drug Shows Promise in Reversing Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline
Researchers at Auburn University have found that the drug troriluzole can intervene early in Alzheimer’s disease progression in mice, maintaining normal brain function and improving memory, signaling hope for effective treatment strategies. New research reveals a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment, showing that the…
Cognitive behavioral therapy enhances brain circuits to relieve depression
Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills for coping with everyday troubles, reinforce healthy behaviors and counter negative thoughts. But can altering thoughts and behaviors lead to lasting changes in the brain? New research led by Stanford…
Novel Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Early Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
Summary: A recent study has shown that troriluzole can prevent early-stage brain changes in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. The research demonstrated that troriluzole reduces harmful glutamate levels, preserving memory and cognitive function. This breakthrough suggests that early intervention with troriluzole could slow…
RNA treatment shows promise for enhancing memory and reducing anxiety
Targeting strategy to knock down the mouse HTR2A gene using shRNA and transduction efficiency in primary mouse cortical neurons. Credit: Genomic Psychiatry (2024). DOI: 10.61373/gp024r.0043 Scientists at Cognigenics have made a significant advance in the field of neuroscience and mental health treatment. Their research,…