Brain network responsible for Parkinson’s disease identified
International study redefines the neurological basis of Parkinson’s disease and lays the groundwork for more effective, precision treatments. …
High estrogen levels in brain may increase women’s risk of stress-related memory issues
Brain estrogen levels, along with differences in estrogen receptors between men and women, help explain why women are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder and face a higher risk of dementia later in life. …
Most Alzheimer’s cases linked to variants in a single gene
New research found that more than 90 percent of Alzheimer’s disease cases and nearly half of all dementia cases are likely influenced by the APOE gene. …
Stimulant ADHD medications work differently than thought
Study shows brain areas affected by stimulant medications control reward and wakefulness, not attention. …
Psilocybin rewires brain circuits to treat depression
An international team of researchers used a combination of psilocybin and the rabies virus to map how and where the psychedelic compound rewires connections in the brain. …
Five ways microplastics may harm your brain
A new review highlights five ways microplastics can trigger inflammation and damage in the brain. …
Shingles vaccination may prevent or delay cognitive decline and slow dementia progression
Study suggests shingles vaccination delays the onset of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, and slows disease progression in individuals already living with dementia. …
Long-term calorie restriction may slow normal brain aging
A study using a human-related model found that reducing calorie intake by 30 percent for over 20 years can slow brain aging. …
New study reveals how brain fluid flow predicts survival in glioblastoma
MRI scans indicate that disrupted brain fluid circulation may predict poorer outcomes in glioblastoma patients. …
Low choline levels in the brain associated with anxiety disorders
A new study finds that levels of the essential nutrient choline are 8 percent lower in the brains of people with generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. …
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