Brain News and Research

RSS

The human brain is the center of the human nervous system and is a highly complex organ. Enclosed in the cranium, it has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but is over three times as large as the brain of a typical mammal with an equivalent body size.

Study reveals accelerated progression of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome

Nearly all adults with Down syndrome will develop evidence of Alzheimer's disease by late middle age.

16 Apr 2024

Study identifies the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis

A milestone study led by University of Queensland researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics.

16 Apr 2024

Junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt brains' memory ability for a long time

A new USC-led study on rats that feasted on a high-fat, sugary diet raises the possibility that a junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt their brains' memory ability for a long time.

16 Apr 2024

Exploring how gene variants affect brain cells in children with severe epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures.

16 Apr 2024

Common HIV drugs linked to reduced Alzheimer's disease risk

Alzheimer's disease (AD) currently afflicts nearly seven million people in the U.S. With this number expected to grow to nearly 13 million by 2050, the lack of meaningful therapies represents a major unmet medical need.

16 Apr 2024

Early life stress may underlie a pathophysiological exacerbation of postpartum depression

In a new study, a Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give birth.

16 Apr 2024

Study reveals molecular changes in brain cells with Lewy bodies

A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias.

16 Apr 2024

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Review article in the journal Antioxidants explores the impact of environmental factors on fetal and neonatal brain development, emphasizing the role of inflammation and oxidative stress from maternal stressors.

15 Apr 2024

Roasted green tea boosts mental task performance, study finds

Study examines how the consumption of green tea and roasted green tea affects human responses during mental tasks, demonstrating that roasted green tea can enhance performance and reduce fatigue.

15 Apr 2024

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Study reveals ketamine's potent anti-inflammatory effects on neurological disorders, showing promise for treating major depressive disorder through modulation of neuroimmune pathways.

15 Apr 2024

Study reveals microplastics' significant impact on digestive pathways

It's happening every day. From our water, our food and even the air we breathe, tiny plastic particles are finding their way into many parts of our body.

15 Apr 2024

Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumor formation and growth in mouse models of NF1

A drug used to treat children with epilepsy prevents brain tumor formation and growth in two mouse models of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

15 Apr 2024

Poverty and low socioeconomic status affect cognitive development, mental health

What determines mental health, school performance, and even cognitive development? A new review in De Gruyter's Reviews in the Neurosciences suggests that poverty and low socioeconomic status (SES) are key contributory factors.

15 Apr 2024

Researchers identify a novel mechanism connected to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains one of the most challenging and prevalent neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of individuals worldwide.

15 Apr 2024

Looking inward via mindfulness training for better mental health

From a young age, people learn the importance of paying attention to the environment around them. Less emphasized is the value of paying attention to their inner environment.

15 Apr 2024

Study demonstrates the function and molecular mechanism of circHAS2 in gliomas

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) regulate tumor development by interacting with microRNAs.

15 Apr 2024

Study reveals how aberrant epigenetic regulation contributes to aggressive pediatric brain tumors

A new study conducted by researchers at Tampere University and Tampere University Hospital revealed how aberrant epigenetic regulation contributes to the development of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid (AT/RT) tumors, which are aggressive brain tumors that mainly affect young children.

15 Apr 2024

Japanese study reveals link between dairy intake and odd-number carbon chain fatty acids

A recent study by Tohoku University researchers has shed light on the association between dairy product consumption and odd-number carbon chain fatty acids (odd-FA) within the Japanese population, a correlation previously confirmed in Europe and Oceania but understudied in Asian countries.

15 Apr 2024

Physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk by reducing stress-related brain activity

New research indicates that physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk in part by reducing stress-related signaling in the brain.

15 Apr 2024

Breakthrough brain stimulator could revolutionize treatment for neurological disorders

Rice University engineers have developed the smallest implantable brain stimulator demonstrated in a human patient.

15 Apr 2024

Previous
1
...
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
...
2531
Next

Brain News and Research

Further Reading

Study reveals accelerated progression of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome

Study identifies the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis

Junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt brains' memory ability for a long time

Exploring how gene variants affect brain cells in children with severe epilepsy

Common HIV drugs linked to reduced Alzheimer's disease risk

Early life stress may underlie a pathophysiological exacerbation of postpartum depression

Study reveals molecular changes in brain cells with Lewy bodies

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Roasted green tea boosts mental task performance, study finds

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Study reveals microplastics' significant impact on digestive pathways

Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumor formation and growth in mouse models of NF1

Poverty and low socioeconomic status affect cognitive development, mental health

Researchers identify a novel mechanism connected to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease

Looking inward via mindfulness training for better mental health

Study demonstrates the function and molecular mechanism of circHAS2 in gliomas

Study reveals how aberrant epigenetic regulation contributes to aggressive pediatric brain tumors

Japanese study reveals link between dairy intake and odd-number carbon chain fatty acids

Physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk by reducing stress-related brain activity

Breakthrough brain stimulator could revolutionize treatment for neurological disorders

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Latest News