How Proteins Regulate Synapse Function in the Brain
Summary: This study clarifies how specific synaptic proteins maintain neuronal signaling, with potential implications for diagnosing and treating neurodegenerative and other diseases.…
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How Much Energy Does the Human Brain Use?
Summary: The human brain uses a surprisingly large share of the body’s energy—about 20%—even though it represents only around 2% of body…
High Blood Pressure May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: A new study found that higher-than-average systolic blood pressure in later life is linked to more brain lesions and a greater…
Dogs Use Same Brain Region as Humans to Perceive Numbers
Summary: fMRI neuroimaging shows the parietotemporal cortex of dogs responds to numerical quantities. The study offers evidence that numerosity relies on a…
How a Pump Gene Shapes Early Brain Development
Summary: A study of patients with polymicrogyria provides new insight into how mutations in the ATP1A3 gene affect early human brain development.…
Alzheimer’s Protein in Spinal Fluid Predicts Disease Stage
Summary: MTBR tau detected in cerebrospinal fluid may help clinicians determine the stage and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Source: WUSTL Researchers at…
Alcohol Linked to Brain Health Decline Across the Lifespan
Summary: New analysis identifies three life stages when alcohol exposure is most likely to damage brain health. Source: BMJ A growing body…
Low Folate and Vitamin B12 Levels Linked to Chronic Fatigue
Summary: A detailed human ecology and metabolic study challenges the idea that chronic tiredness is just the result of too little sleep.…
New Test Detects Autism Traits in Boys
New brain-imaging method offers a measurable biomarker to improve diagnosis and guide treatment for boys with autism Researchers have developed a brain-imaging…
Why Secondhand Gifts Are the New Status Symbol
Summary: New research from the University of Eastern Finland finds that buying second-hand gifts is typically a deliberate, intentional choice rather than…
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