Cognitive performance, neuroplasticity, dementia prevention, and brain aging research
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New brain mapping technique shows connectivity patterns, not anatomy, determine cognitive abilities in the prefrontal cortex.
Scientists discover three distinct immune cell types guarding the brain's choroid plexus, opening new therapeutic pathways.
New research reveals how brain regions communicate to coordinate skilled movements like reaching and drinking in mice.
New research reveals calcium spikes in neurons can completely flip signal transmission, potentially revolutionizing brain health treatments.
New research reveals how specialized brain cells provide essential energy support to neurons, potentially impacting brain aging.
Scientists use brain organoids to capture individual differences in brain development, offering new insights into neurological health.
Bilateral theta burst stimulation enhanced neural repair and restored function after stroke in non-human primates through multiple mechanisms.
Large study finds antidepressants significantly slow neurodegeneration and cut mortality risk by 62% in Huntington's patients with depression.
Simple compound successfully treats life-threatening COQ2 deficiency in newborn, offering hope for rare mitochondrial disorders.
Large study reveals surprising protective gene variant may increase brain blood vessel damage under specific conditions.
Researchers combined ultrasound with gene therapy to treat Leigh syndrome, significantly extending survival in mouse models.
Scientists identify specific brain neurons that control withdrawal symptoms, opening new therapeutic pathways.
