Changing feelings can boost creativity for conventional thinkers
Researchers found that conventional thinkers, those who rank low on openness to new ideas and experiences, came up with more creative ideas.
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Joseph Shavit
- Nov 24, 2022
Antioxidant flavonols can slow memory decline, study finds
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 19, 2022
Alzheimer's disease is genetically linked to gut health
Study has confirmed the link between Alzheimers and gut health, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 17, 2022
Groundbreaking research identifies the trigger for puberty
Per researchers, at the organism level, genetic ablation of Tbx3 significantly delays the puberty onset and disturbs the estrous cycle.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 16, 2022
Groundbreaking disease modifying therapy reduces Alzheimer's effects by 80%
Compelling evidence suggests that the misfolding, aggregation, and cerebral deposition of amyloid-beta plays a central role in the disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14, 2022
How do we experience the pain of other people?
People greatly differ in their ability to empathize. Sharing the distress of others is considered key to empathy and our motivation to help.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14, 2022
Drug developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease found to reduce obesity and improve heart function
Study found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity and fatty liver.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14, 2022
Alzheimer's disease can be identified before symptoms emerge
New research has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 13, 2022
Researchers solve the mystery of how different brain regions are connected
To understand how our brain works, there is no getting around investigating how different brain regions are connected with each other.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 12, 2022
Researchers discover vital new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
A pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 11, 2022
Groundbreaking discovery enables people with paralysis to walk again
A study by Lausanne-based scientists has identified the neurons that may help to improve walking ability post-paralysis.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 10, 2022
Alzheimers breakthough as major study identifies the mechanisms behind learning and memory
Researchers have identified the intracellular signal cascade through which ACh regulates aversive learning, a major test for AD drugs.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 10, 2022
Major discovery made regarding juvenile Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease, which accounts for 5–10% of all PD cases, affects 3% of population over 65 years old with an average onset at 60.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 8, 2022
Groundbreaking study identifies the cause of ADHD
ADHD is one of the most common neurological disorders and is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficuly focusing
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 7, 2022
Science is one step closer to understanding human consciousness
Where in the brain consciousness resides has been one of the biggest questions in science, said Associate Professor Masafumi Oizumi.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 7, 2022
Breakthrough study identifies how exercise protects against Alzheimers and Parkinsons
Accumulating evidence finds that exercise can improve brain function and delay or prevent the onset of neurodegenerative diseases
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 1, 2022
Dramatic study points to an effective cure for brain cancer
Dramatic results in glioblastoma research: eliminating the astrocytes surrounding the tumors resulted in cancer cell death.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 1, 2022
Amazing molecule can reverse the effects of concussions
ISRIB reverses the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on areas of neurons called dendritic spines that are critical to cognition.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 30, 2022
These seven questions can establish how wise you are
Wisdom measures are increasingly being used to study factors that impact mental health and optimal aging.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 30, 2022
Nearly one in 10 U.S. adults over age 65 have dementia
The first study of cognitive impairment in more than 20 years has found that nearly one in 10 U.S. adults over age 65 have dementia.
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