A new study finds that amyloid beta, a culprit in Alzheimer’s disease, is important for maintaining a healthy liver.
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MRI-guided robotic positioner could help treat brain disease
The system could be used by surgeons performing procedures to treat brain tumors and Parkinson’s disease.
New study reveals surprising impact of screen time on the developing brain
Researchers have found a trade-off with screen time and the cognition, behavior, and brains volume of adolescent and young children.
Creating realistic “squishy” brain tissue in the lab
Growing brain tissue requires capturing the realistic “squishiness” and cohesion between cells, but how each cell type contributes has been a mystery.
Blood vessels in the brain reveal a secret role in memory formation
A previously unknown mechanism involving the brain’s blood vessels reveals the intricate process of long-term memory formation.
Box jellyfish show surprising ability to learn without a brain
Learning from experience was believed to be restricted to more advanced creatures, but in a first, Caribbean jellyfish were shown to learn from past mistakes.
Repairing broken circuits in the brain could help treat Parkinson’s disease
Scientists delve into how repairing dysfunctional brain circuits in Parkinson’s can offer another path forward for new treatment strategies.
3D bioprinting to unveil the secrets of the brain
When building a functional model of the brain, it’s crucial to think about more than just neurons.
Study finds a 1% reduction in body weight can attenuate brain aging
Using brain imaging, scientists discover reduced brain aging after just 18 months of healthy diet and exercise.
How the brain protects itself from the negative effects of CBD
To understand CBD’s impact and the risks associated with consumption, researchers explore how a fellow brain cell prevents toxicity in neurons.
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