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More than a simple relay station: Thalamus may guide timing of brain development and plasticity
The brain is known to develop gradually throughout the human lifespan, following a hierarchical pattern. First, it adapts to support basic functions, such as movement and sensory perception, then it moves onto more advanced ...
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New insights into how the visual system synchronizes visual information
The human brain builds mental representations of the world based on the signals and information detected via the human senses. While we perceive simultaneously occurring sensory stimuli as being synchronized, the generation ...
Aug 8, 2025
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Study shows people overestimate hill steepness based on their eye level
People's perceptions of the world are easily impacted by the angle at which they view objects in it, suggests a new study.
Aug 8, 2025
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'A tipping point': Expert gives update from frontiers of Alzheimer's disease research
One-third of people older than 85 in the United States are estimated to live with Alzheimer's disease today, according to the National Institute on Aging. The condition's characteristic long, slow decline places an enormous ...
Aug 8, 2025
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Daily actions can shape how righties vs. lefties process visual input
Imagine hammering a nail into a wall: Your dominant hand swings the hammer while the other holds the nail steady. In a new theory, Cornell psychology scholars propose that everyday tasks like this are responsible for a fundamental ...
Aug 7, 2025
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Young adults' brain activity shows TV and gaming boost focus, while social media hinders it
A world-first Swinburne-led study into young adults' brain activity has found that TV and gaming are associated with increased focus, while social media is associated with decreased focus.
Aug 7, 2025
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How past trauma drives the brain's response to new stress
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences offers insight into how past stress impacts a person's response to new stress.
Aug 7, 2025
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Disconnection between brain regions explains why some people don't enjoy music
Ten years ago, researchers discovered a small group of people who derive no pleasure from music, despite having normal hearing and the ability to enjoy other experiences or stimuli. The condition, "specific musical anhedonia," ...
Aug 7, 2025
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Imaging tech promises deepest looks yet into living brain tissue at single-cell resolution
Both for research and medical purposes, researchers have spent decades pushing the limits of microscopy to produce ever deeper and sharper images of brain activity, not only in the cortex but also in regions underneath such ...
Aug 7, 2025
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Early warning: Brain chemical shifts tied to lifestyle may predict dementia risk
Forty-five percent of dementia cases are potentially preventable, and simple lifestyle choices including exercise, diet and social connection all contribute to your risk score. But what if these risk factors were leaving ...
Aug 7, 2025
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Mitochondrial dysfunction linked to Alzheimer's onset and treatment response
Changes in how brain cells generate energy may drive the development of Alzheimer's disease and influence how patients respond to therapy, according to a new study from Mayo Clinic researchers. The findings, published in ...
Aug 7, 2025
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We fed people a milkshake with 130 grams of fat to see what it did to their brains—here's what we learned
A greasy takeout may seem like an innocent Friday night indulgence. But our recent research suggests even a single high-fat meal could impair blood flow to the brain, potentially increasing the risk of stroke and dementia.
Aug 7, 2025
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The ancient origins of the addiction-prone mind—and what it means for us today
Why do so many people struggle to stop drinking, quit smoking, or resist endless scrolling on their phones? Addiction touches millions of lives, yet it's often misunderstood as a personal weakness or moral failing. In reality, ...
Aug 7, 2025
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Five-year plan developed to strengthen brain health in Africa and beyond
The Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC) today announced the publication of a new paper in Nature Medicine, detailing a bold five-year strategy to address global brain health by strengthening health systems and scaling low ...
Aug 7, 2025
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Lithium loss ignites Alzheimer's, but lithium compound can reverse disease in mice
What is the earliest spark that ignites the memory-robbing march of Alzheimer's disease? Why do some people with Alzheimer's-like changes in the brain never go on to develop dementia? These questions have bedeviled neuroscientists ...
Aug 6, 2025
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Study finds vitamin B3 and green tea compound help aging brain cells clean up
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified a promising nonpharmaceutical treatment that rejuvenates aging brain cells and clears away the buildup of harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Aug 6, 2025
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Low-oxygen air slows Parkinson's progression and restores movement in mice
Researchers from the Broad Institute and Mass General Brigham have shown that a low-oxygen environment—similar to the thin air found at Mount Everest base camp—can protect the brain and restore movement in mice with Parkinson's-like ...
Aug 6, 2025
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Neuronal imaging system shows sensory activity in real time, study finds
A new study by UT Health San Antonio and Stanford University scientists brings us closer to understanding how the body detects different sensations such as pain, itch and touch.
Aug 6, 2025
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Replacing brain immune cells in mice slows neurodegeneration: Technique may help with diseases like Alzheimer's
Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases, genetic disorders affecting the brain, have no effective treatment and are typically fatal within the first years of life.
Aug 6, 2025
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Liquid fat treatment offers hope for rare childhood disease
A liquid fat medicine has shown significant promise in reversing major health complications of rare degenerative disease Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T).
Aug 6, 2025
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Pregnancy complications associated with higher risk of ischemic stroke before age 50
Women who experience complications during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, gestational diabetes, miscarriage, or stillbirth, have an increased risk of ischemic stroke before the age of 50. This is the conclusion ...
Aug 6, 2025
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Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries
On July 28, 2025, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is home to the National Football League's headquarters. He shot and killed four people and injured one other before killing himself.
Aug 6, 2025
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Investigating the safety and efficacy of a hypoglossal nerve stimulator in young children with Down syndrome
Sleep apnea, or difficulty breathing at night, is common among children with Down syndrome—affecting up to 80% compared to just 5% of the general pediatric population. Sleep apnea can negatively impact any child's ability ...
Aug 6, 2025
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New technique uses focused sound waves and holograms to control brain circuits
A new study provides the first visual evidence showing that brain circuits in living animals can be activated by ultrasound waves projected into specific patterns (holograms).
Aug 5, 2025
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Stem cells created from ALS patients point to potential new target for treatment
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is an incurable neurological disorder affecting motor neurons—nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing.
Aug 5, 2025
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