brain research
Two New Proteins Linked to ALS
Health
Summary: A new study identifies two proteins that interact with a mutant FUS variant linked to familial ALS, offering a potential therapeutic ...
Early Brain Changes May Trigger Autism
Health
Summary: Researchers have uncovered critical insights into how autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may develop at early stages of brain formation. Using mouse ...
Molecule Discovery Could Revolutionize Chronic Pain Treatment
Health
Summary: Researchers have identified a natural molecule, phosphatidic acid, that reduces the sensitivity of touch-sensing ion channels, providing a promising new avenue ...
Muscle Proteins Trigger Desire for Exercise
Health
Summary: A new study reveals that certain muscle proteins activated during exercise can increase the desire to stay active, shedding light on ...
How the Brain Learns to Make Inferences
Science
Summary: Researchers have uncovered how the brain processes inferential reasoning by recording neuron activity in individuals as they learned through trial and ...
Largest Animals Have Smaller Brains Than Expected
Science
Summary: Researchers studied brain and body sizes from 1,500 species, finding that larger animals do not have proportionally bigger brains, challenging long-held ...
Early Inflammation Linked to Midlife Cognitive Decline
Health
Summary: A new study finds that higher inflammation in young adulthood is associated with reduced cognitive function in midlife. Researchers discovered that ...
Breakthrough in Diagnosing Deadly Brain Disorder PSP
Health
Summary: Researchers identified protein biomarkers in spinal fluid that can diagnose progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in living patients. Using high-throughput technology, they ...
How Our Brain Deciphers Gaze Direction
Health
Summary: A new study reveals the precise moment the brain detects gaze direction, enhancing our understanding of social interactions and disorders like ...
How Our Brain Deciphers Gaze Direction
Health
Summary: A new study reveals the precise moment the brain detects gaze direction, enhancing our understanding of social interactions and disorders like ...