How Heartbeats Reveal Hidden Brain Activity
Summary: Researchers at Kyoto University have found that the seemingly “chaotic” fluctuations in a person’s heartbeat are specifically tuned to cognitive brain…
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Midlife Activities Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk Despite Genes
Summary: New research shows that engaging in a varied mix of social, physical, and intellectual activities during midlife is one of the…
How Heartbeat Rhythms Reveal Hidden Brain Activity
Summary: Researchers at Kyoto University have found that the apparently “chaotic” fluctuations in a person’s heartbeat encode information about cognitive brain activity.…
Midlife Hobbies Lower Alzheimer’s Risk Despite Genes
Summary: New research shows that a diverse mix of social, physical and intellectual activities in midlife can build measurable cognitive resilience. The…
How Selective Neural Deactivation Is Redefining Neuroplasticity
Summary: When one sense is absent from birth, the brain adapts in unexpected ways. New research shows that in people born deaf,…
Unlocking Human Intelligence: What Science Reveals
Summary: In a major collaborative effort, researchers have released EVApeCognition, the largest and most comprehensive open-access dataset of great ape cognition compiled…
Shared Genetic Signature Links Alzheimer’s and Certain Cancers
Summary: Researchers report a major discovery linking Alzheimer’s disease to the same biological drivers found in certain blood cancers, such as leukemia…
Shared Genetic Signature Links Alzheimer’s and Certain Cancers
Summary: Researchers report a major new insight into Alzheimer’s disease: the brain’s immune cells accumulate cancer-associated mutations with age, and these mutated…
How Cellular Drawstrings Seal the Developing Brain
Summary: Researchers have uncovered the physical forces that close the neural tube in the earliest stage of pregnancy. Rather than simply growing…
Can SSRIs Cause Tinnitus? What to Watch For
Summary: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) help millions manage depression and anxiety, but new research shows elevated serotonin can directly worsen or…
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