Neuroscience

COVID-19 brain fog and the role of Tau proteins

A study published in PNAS Nexus identifies a molecule that may be behind cognitive symptoms, including "brain fog," experienced by those infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Depression isn't just sadness—it's often a loss of pleasure

It's often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don't realize is that these aren't the only symptoms of depression. Another common symptom of depression that is sometimes ...

Neuroscience

Tau-based biomarker tracks Alzheimer's progression

Two pathologies drive the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Early on, amyloid beta plaques lead the way, but around the time cognitive symptoms arise, tau tangles take over as the driving force and cognition steadily declines. ...

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