COVID-19 Linked to Increased Dementia Risk: Fulfills Bradford Hill Criteria for Neuronal Damage

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.12.2024 03:07 AM

Discover how Covid-19 increases dementia risk. Uncover the link and protect your brain health. Read now!

Cell’s Trash Sorter May Also Act As Signal Messenger, Help Specialized Neurons Sense the Surrounding Environment

04.16.2024 05:30 AM

A team of researchers has found that the role of proteasome may go well beyond being the garbage disposal of the cell. Check this article to learn more.

Having Post-Meal Cravings? This Is How Brain Signals To Drive Unnecessary Eating Habits

04.03.2024 02:20 AM

UCLA researchers have discovered food-seeking cells in a mouse brain linked to panic. These cells prompt intense cravings for fatty foods and even endure foot shocks. Continue reading to learn more.

Neurons Help Flush Neurodegeneration-Contributing Metabolic Waste in the Brain During Sleep, Study Finds

02.28.2024 22:32 PM

A new study found that the brain engages in a cleaning process during sleep. Read to learn more. Neurons have been found to be miniature pumps that power the fluid flow and removal of brain debris during sleep.

The Neuroscience of Music Appreciation: How the Human Brain Listens, Learns To Predict in Order To Appreciate Music

02.20.2024 05:37 AM

When a person listens to music, it turns out that the brain is doing two things at the same time in order to make the person appreciate the melody. Read to learn more.

Mice's Brain Adjusts Time Processing To Communicate With Others More Effectively, Study Reveals

01.31.2024 09:07 AM

Recent study reveals that mice alter time perception for effective communication, offering insights into how human brains facilitate interaction with the world. Read the article for more details.

Electronic Probe Records Activities of Single Neurons Over Months, Provides Insights on Neural Circuits for Brain-Computer Interfaces

01.31.2024 01:55 AM

Researchers developed a new implantable device which can record a collection of individual neurons for a long period of time. Check this article to find out more.

Gut-Brain Connection: Here's How the Digestive System, Central Nervous System Affect Each Other

12.28.2023 00:09 AM

How are the gut and the brain connected with each other? Read to find out. The gut-brain connection is bidirectional and intricate, involving pathways of the central nervous system and the digestive system.

Worm's First-Ever Nervous System Map Unveils Wireless Nerve Network, Advancing Mental Health Understanding

11.22.2023 00:49 AM

The map unveils wireless communication among every neuron in a C. elegans worm, providing insight into potential control mechanisms for emotions and behavior. Continue reading to learn more.

Experimental Spinal Implant Allows Man With Advanced Parkinson's Disease To Walk Freely

11.06.2023 22:42 PM

The man with advanced Parkinson's disease has been using the spinal implants for roughly eight hours daily for almost two years. Read to learn more.

Largest Map of the Human Brain Reveals 3,300 New Cell Types in the Most Complex Organ of the Body

10.14.2023 00:57 AM

Researchers have meticulously charted the human brain, providing an extensive perspective on both human and non-human primate brains in numerous papers. Read the article for more details.

How Motherhood Changes You Permanently? Pregnancy Hormones Remodel Specific Neurons in Brain [Study]

10.06.2023 05:00 AM

Motherhood alters you forever because pregnancy hormones tweak some neurons in your brain. Continue reading to learn the details.

Jellyfish Can Learn Even Without Brain, Implying Adaptation in Creatures with Few Neurons and Environmental Awareness

09.22.2023 23:12 PM

Caribbean box jellyfish, with minimal neurons and no central brain, exhibit learning abilities, emphasizing the broader concept of learning. Continue reading to learn more.

Origins of Neurons? Brain Cell Building Blocks Could Be Traced Back to Placozoans From 800 Million Years Ago, Study Reveals

09.20.2023 00:55 AM

The peptidergic cells of placozoans were found to be uncannily similar to neurons. Read to learn more.

Specific Nerve Cells in the Brain Can Completely Stop All Forms of Body Movements, Study Reveals

07.31.2023 08:30 AM

Scientists have discovered the remarkable ability of a group of nerve cells to completely stop movement in the body, even breathing. Learn more about them in this article.

From Neurons to Synapses: How Does the Nervous System Work?

06.19.2023 20:00 PM

The nervous system serves as the body's command center, relaying signals to various body parts. Read to learn more.

Minimally-Invasive Brain Implant From a Startup Company Provides Breakthrough Treatment in Neural Disorders

06.07.2023 10:25 AM

A new type of brain implant was developed by a startup firm which offers minimally-invasive procedure unlike the conventional implants. Learn more about it in this article.

Fight-or-Flight Neurotransmitter 'Octopamine' Could Be Playing a Significant Role in Neurodegeneration, Study Says

05.03.2023 00:33 AM

At certain levels, octopamine could help astrocytes understand distress signals and start producing energy that may protect cells from dying due to ATP shortages. Read to learn more.

Nanowire Networks Mirror How the Human Brain Learns and Remembers, Study Says

04.23.2023 02:01 AM

Upon testing the capabilities of nanowire networks, scientists have discovered that these networks can "remember." Read to learn more.

How Can Blood Test Predict Alzheimer's Disease Risk? Scientists Looked at Changes in Neurogenesis Prior to Clinical Diagnosis

01.30.2023 05:38 AM

Scientists developed a novel blood test that could detect Alzheimer's disease 3.5 years before a diagnosis. Check it out in this article to know how it works.

Can Threat Be Smelled? Study Reveals How Olfactory Neurons Learn To Identify the Scent of Potential Danger

01.25.2023 05:59 AM

Researchers identified a group of neurons in the olfactory system that can learn whether a certain smell represents a threat. Read the article to learn more details.