Damage to the brains of patients operated on for brain tumors may be assessed by measuring biomarkers in the blood pre- and postoperatively. A new study by University of Gothenburg researchers shows that the increase in markers ...
May 30, 2023
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When asked to close their eyes and imagine a sunset, most people can bring to mind an image of the sun setting on the horizon. Some people may experience more vivid details, such as vibrant colors, while others may produce ...
May 17, 2023
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Only four weeks of shift work-like patterns in female mice are enough to disrupt their biological clock and reduce fertility, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of Endocrinology. The findings help ...
May 16, 2023
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Generating new memories and remembering are two sides of the same coin, although sometimes they can appear as separate mechanisms. These mechanisms which seem to be distanced from each other are actually interconnected and ...
May 3, 2023
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Ketamine is useful for treating depression, but unfortunately, it can cause dissociative symptoms—such as having an out-of-body experience or feeling emotionally numb.
May 2, 2023
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Understanding the meaning of social interactions is an important human ability that relies on deciphering different kinds of social information. For example, perceiving body and face information, and understanding others' ...
Apr 28, 2023
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For centuries, scientists have tried to crack the mystery of a devastating ailment once called "the shaking palsy." But Parkinson's disease, which causes tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty walking, remains the second ...
Apr 21, 2023
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New research suggests that having a stronger purpose in life (PiL) may promote cognitive resilience among middle-aged adults. Cognitive resilience refers to the capacity of the brain to cope with stressors, injuries and pathology, ...
Apr 19, 2023
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Inhibition of the PREP enzyme was successful in stopping the progression of frontotemporal dementia in a mouse model of the disease, according to a new study published in Science Translational Medicine. PREP inhibitor treatment ...
Apr 13, 2023
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A new study lead by a team of researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC shows that younger "brain age," a neuroimaging-based assessment of global brain health, is associated with better post-stroke outcomes. The findings ...
Apr 6, 2023
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