Sleep may literally clear the mind
From the NIH media release: A good night’s rest may literally clear the mind. Using mice, researchers showed for the first time that the space between brain cells may increase during sleep, allowing the brain…
I’m OK, You’re Not OK: Right Supramarginal Gyrus Plays an Important Role in Empathy
From the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft media release: Egoism and narcissism appear to be on the rise in our society, while empathy is on the decline. And yet, the ability to put ourselves in other people’s shoes is…
Alzheimer’s progression tracked prior to dementia
From the Washington University in St. Louis media release: For years, scientists have attempted to understand how Alzheimer’s disease harms the brain before memory loss and dementia are clinically detectable. Most researchers think this preclinical…
How depression blurs memories
From the Brigham Young University media release: To pinpoint why depression messes with memory, researchers took a page from Sesame Street’s book. The show’s popular game “One of these things is not like the others”…
Brain inflammation linked to more severe Parkinson’s symptoms
From the Michigan State University media release: Reversing inflammation in the fluid surrounding the brain’s cortex may provide a solution to the complex riddle of Parkinson’s, according to researchers who have found a link between…
A single mild blast exposure can cause brain injuries with similarities to Alzheimer’s disease
From the IOS Press BV media release: A new study published in the September issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease reports that even a single mild explosion can cause changes in the brain that have similarities…
Getting an expected award music to the brain’s ears
From the American Physiological Society media release: Several studies have shown that expecting a reward or punishment can affect brain activity in areas responsible for processing different senses, including sight or touch. For example, research…
Autistic Children Can Outgrow Difficulty Understanding Visual Cues and Sounds
From the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University media release: Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have shown that high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children appear to outgrow a…
Rare mutations increase risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease
From the Massachusetts General Hospital media release: Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations that appear to cause the common form of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that strikes after the…
Higher calorie diets increase weight gain, shorten hospital stays for teens with anorexia
From the University of California – Davis Health System media release: Children with a genetic disorder called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, who frequently are believed to also have autism, often may be misidentified because the social…