Newly discovered protein connected to Alzheimer’s disease risk
The protein, called SHMOOSE, is a tiny “microprotein” encoded by a newly discovered gene within the cell’s energy-producing mitochondria.
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Joseph Shavit
- Oct 17, 2022
A daily walk found to cut the risk of developing dementia by over 50%
Taking a more spirited approach and walking briskly — defined as more than 40 steps per minute — drops dementia risk by 57%.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 17, 2022
Researchers unlock the power of our emotional memory
You may not realize it, but each time you recall a memory—like your first time riding a bike or walking into your high school prom.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 16, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease effects can be reduced by 80%
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the major form of dementia in the elderly population. The main changes in AD patients are neuronal death...
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 14, 2022
Researchers discover what makes our senses and thoughts work together
Research findings could ultimately help improve treatments for certain neuropsychiatric disorders and brain injuries.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 14, 2022
Researchers discover a major new function of the cerebellum
Enhanced memory for emotional stimuli is crucial for survival, but it may also contribute to the development of fear-related disorders.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 12, 2022
Brain implant wirelessly translates thought to text with an incredible 94% accuracy
BrainGate researchers demonstrated the first human use of a wireless transmitter capable of delivering high-bandwidth neural signals.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 12, 2022
Growing and using programmable organoids to study human brain development
The human brain is probably the most complex organ in the entire living world and has long been an object of fascination for researchers.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 12, 2022
Researchers discover major new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
Research reports for the first time a pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 9, 2022
New innovation detects Alzheimer’s disease in the blood
Researchers have developed a method to detect build-up of amyloid β in the brain, a characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, from biomarkers.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 3, 2022
Blood transfusions can rejuvenate the brain, study finds
Wyss-Coray and his colleagues have turned up substances in blood that can accelerate or slow down the brain-aging clock.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 27, 2022
Study suggests watching TV with your child can help their cognitive development
Researchers looking at the impact passive screen use has on a young child’s development say watching television can be beneficial
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 27, 2022
Three key factors to keeping your brain sharp and healthy
Our brains get lazier the older we get. But you can train your brain. 3 factors are the most important in keeping your brain in top shape.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 26, 2022
Scientists discover the mechanisms behind learning, memory and Alzheimer's Disease
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have lower levels of the neuromodulator acetylcholine (ACh) in their brains.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 20, 2022
Modern humans generate more brain neurons than Neandertals
Researchers from Dresden uncover a greater neuron production in the frontal lobe during brain development in modern humans than Neandertals
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 19, 2022
Talk with your hands? You might think with them too!
How do we understand words? Scientists don’t fully understand what happens when a word pops into your brain. What is embodied cognition?
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 19, 2022
Genetic link between gut disorders and Alzheimer's Disease confirmed
A world-first study has confirmed the link between the two, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 16, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease effects can now be reduced by 80%, study finds
The prevention and removal of misfolded protein aggregates is considered a promising strategy to treat Alzheimer's Disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 12, 2022
A daily walk can cut the risk of developing dementia by over 50%
Taking a more spirited approach and walking briskly — defined as more than 40 steps per minute — brings even better results.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6, 2022
Prozac can fight brain cancer, Stanford study finds
Every once in a while the thing you're looking for can be found right under your nose. Or in your medicine cabinet.
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