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Neuroscience

More misfolded proteins than previously known may contribute to Alzheimer's and dementia

For decades, the story of Alzheimer's research has been dominated by a battle between A-beta and tau amyloids, both of which can kill neurons and impact the brain's ability to function. A new study suggests, however, that ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

'Too much going on': Autistic adults overwhelmed by non-verbal social cues

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions, and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might miss something, or ...

Medical research news

Health

Obesity linked to what's on local restaurant menus

For many years, health experts have been concerned about "food deserts," places where residents lack good nutritional options. Now, an MIT-led study of three major global cities uses a new, granular method to examine the ...

Biomedical technology

Bionic knee allows better movement for amputees

A new bionic knee allows amputees to walk faster, climb stairs more easily, and adroitly avoid obstacles, researchers reported in the journal Science.

Neuroscience

New ultrasound imaging to map drug delivery into the brain

A new device combining ultrasound and advanced imaging to provide crucial information for the safe delivery of drugs into the brain has been developed by University of Queensland researchers. The research is published in ...

Neuroscience

Tissue-integrated bionic knee can restore natural movement

MIT researchers have developed a new bionic knee that can help people with above-the-knee amputations walk faster, climb stairs, and avoid obstacles more easily than they could with a traditional prosthesis. The work appears ...