How do ion channels preserve lifelong memories?
Scientists discovered a mechanism for how the ion channel can ‘remember’.
How do we learn something new? Study reveals how our brain learns
Scientists reveal how the brain learns and adapts.
Brain’s “ventral stream” might be more versatile than previously thought
A visual pathway in the brain may do more than recognize objects.
UNIGE scientists uncovered the brain circuit behind Autism-related social challenges
Autism: the neural origin of the social bound.
An experimental drug shows promise in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s dementia
Clinical trial of people destined to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease shows eliminating amyloid from brain.
Increasing the power of the brain’s gamma rhythms could help fight Alzheimer’s
Evidence that 40Hz gamma stimulation promotes brain health is expanding.
Extreme heat may disrupt brain connectivity in children, study finds
A study determined the short-term effects of ambient temperature on key brain networks.
New neural modules discovered: Key to movement and skill learning
Unraveling the brain's hidden motor modules.
Treating fragile X syndrome with a new molecular strategy
Fragile X syndrome is the most common genetically-caused autism spectrum disorder. It causes a range of developmental issues, including intellectual disabilities and behavioral challenges. Based...
Scientists identified blood molecules that impact early childhood development
Metabolites play important roles in human health especially at early stages of life.
16 susceptibility genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease found
Unveiling the genetic mysteries of Alzheimer's.
Stress could affect the development of the fetal brain
Disruptions in brain development are linked to higher risks of brain and mental illnesses. While genetics are known to play a role, environmental factors...
Dream recall: What makes us remember our dreams?
A new study sheds light on the various factors that influence dream recall.
A brain circuit for creativity identified
Injury and neurological disease have the potential to unleash creativity.
This newly discovered brain cell helps you remember objects
Discovery of these cells reshapes our understanding of how memory work.
Scientists discovered how our eyes correct visual distortions
ISTA scientists uncover how the brain unblurs vision during movement.
Our brain contains alarmingly high levels of microplastics
The plastic accumulation appears to be growing over time.
New ‘periodic table’ could unlock new insights into psychiatric disorders
The pace of developing treatments for psychiatric disorders has been slow.
Antibiotics and vaccines may reduce dementia risk
We urgently need new treatments to slow the progress of dementia, if not to prevent it.
Researchers mapped individual brain dynamics
Method to create precision brain models with applications to personalized medicine.
Blood vessel dysfunction in temporal lobes linked to mild cognitive impairment
Researchers suggest adding blood vessel health to dementia diagnostics.
How does the brain form cohesive cognitive maps of whole spaces?
It requires a broader ensemble of cells, aided by sleep, over several days.
The cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages
Improvements extend to non-autistic children in multilingual households.
A configuration of electrical synapses that filter sensory information
How electrical synapses fine-tune sensory information for better decisions?
A new ‘molecular lantern’ detects brain metastasis in mice
The tool provides information on the chemical composition of brain tissue when illuminated.
New insights into neuron function with dual-signal measurement
Insights into neuron function by simultaneously measuring two key signals in living animals.
The impact of coffee and tea on head and neck cancer prevention
Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the seventh most common cancer worldwide, and its rates are on the rise, especially in low- and middle-income...