Browsing: neuroscience

Scientists found that Alzheimer’s mutations can disrupt nerve-to-muscle signals outside the brain, suggesting movement issues could be early warning signs.

New research links sleep disorders to structural brain changes. Scientists found reduced thalamus volume in patients with insomnia and sleep apnea, affecting attention.

A University of Missouri study finds rapamycin improves brain blood flow in APOE4 carriers, especially women, offering a potential early intervention strategy.

Scientists at UC Berkeley discovered that isolated slow brain waves during deep sleep correlate with tau protein buildup and memory decline in older adults.

An experimental drug called KCL-286 has shown the ability to repair DNA damage and reduce inflammation in mice, according to researchers at King’s College London.

A new UCLA Health study links long-term exposure to the chlorpyrifos pesticide to a 2.5 times higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

Biotech founder Gabriel Ocana Santero used an AI agent to control a robotic arm for a live brain injection in a mouse, testing model reliability and safety protocols.

Researchers found that weakened beta brain activity correlates with perception, speech, and movement issues in schizophrenia, suggesting a shared underlying cause.

The FDA launched the Neuroscience Advancement and Innovation Nexus to accelerate medical product development for brain conditions, starting with Alzheimer’s prevention.

A small pilot study from UCSF finds that psilocybin significantly lowers inflammatory markers in Parkinson’s patients, hinting at broader anti-inflammatory benefits.