Did Sleep or the Brain Evolve First? Origins Explained
Summary: Using tiny water-dwelling hydras, researchers present new evidence that the need for sleep arose before the evolution of a centralized brain.…
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Neuronal Transport Dysfunction Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Summary: New research validates that a mutation-driven defect in intracellular transport contributes to familial Alzheimer’s disease and identifies a potential therapeutic target.…
Genetic Mapping Pinpoints Root Causes of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Summary: A landmark neurobiology study delivers the first direct, data-driven comparison of the two most widely used preclinical models for multiple sclerosis…
VR Study Finds Body and Environment Perceptions Shape Mood
Summary: New research shows that the way our body moves and the spatial context we occupy combine to shape emotions and how…
New Treatment Targets Found for Pediatric Brain Tumors
Neurons and Immune Cells Cooperate to Drive Tumor Growth in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Summary: Noncancerous neurons and immune cells interact to promote…
Men, High BMI, Smoking and Depression Accelerate Biological Aging
Summary: Researchers identify five biological markers that together reveal important influences on biological aging. Source: eLife A composite biological-age score indicates that…
AI Predicts Patient Lifespans: How Doctors Use the Data
Summary: Researchers report that artificial intelligence systems can predict a person’s lifespan by analysing CT images of their organs. Source: University of…
Brain Cells Linked to Male Aggression and Sex Drive
Summary: A mouse study identifies two groups of neurons in the posterior amygdala that act like behavioral “on-off switches” by communicating with…
Personality Traits Linked to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
Summary: New research strengthens evidence linking personality traits to Alzheimer’s disease risk. The study found that brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s—amyloid and…
Genetic Clues Reveal When Humans First Spoke
Summary: New genetic research indicates that the cognitive capacity for human language existed at least 135,000 years ago, with language becoming widely…
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