Alzheimer's disease
Researchers from the University of Virginia have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on the complexities of Alzheimer's disease. Their study, published in the journal Cells, reveals that a newly described form of cell death known as erebosis may occur in the brain, particularly in neurons,
Brain
Researchers at Cardiff University's Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on the role of Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep in processing emotions. According to a recent study, recalling traumatic memories during REM sleep can significantly reduce subjective arousal ratings for negative
Alzheimer's disease
Recent research conducted by the University of Oslo, Norway, has shed new light on the relationship between sex differences in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease prevalence in women. The study, which utilized longitudinal brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from 4,726 participants aged 17 to 95, found
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the neurodegenerative disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), by identifying patterns of altered brain metabolism in patients with the condition and in asymptomatic carriers of the C9orf72 mutation. Using a novel magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) technique, the study found distinct metabolic markers
Alzheimer's disease
A groundbreaking study published in Biochimica et Biophysica Acta has found that environmental factors can shape transcriptome signatures related to inflammation and immune pathways, ultimately contributing to Alzheimer's disease development. The research, conducted by a team at the Brain Science Institute in Korea, analyzed the transcriptome of monozygotic
Air pollution
Data from research conducted by the University of Southern California has shed light on the effects of ambient fine particulate matter pollution on brain development in youth. The study, which utilized estimates of exposure to six PM sources derived from positive matrix factorization and longitudinal neuroimaging data from the Adolescent
Brain
Researchers from Curtin University, in partnership with Australia and Denmark, conducted a study to understand how carers and healthcare professionals define and describe brain tumour-related personality and behavior changes in adults. The study, published in Supportive Care in Cancer, involved semi-structured interviews with 22 neuro-oncology healthcare professionals and 13 current
Brain
Researchers at the Department of Neurology have published a comprehensive study on semantic dementia (SD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by core linguistic deficits and associated features such as surface dyslexia, prosopagnosia, and emotional or behavioral abnormalities. The study, titled "Clinical Manifestations and Neural Basis of Semantic Dementia: Converging
Brain
During International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, a South Shields mum is raising awareness of her family's story and the need for more sustainable funding into the disease. Nabela Salem's partner, Craig Dunn, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare and aggressive brain tumour, in 2025. Nabela, who
Brain
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have made a groundbreaking discovery in the brain's threat response system, identifying a novel brain circuit that orchestrates the freeze-and-flee reaction in response to perceived threats. The interpeduncular nucleus (IPN), a dense cluster of specialized neurons, plays a crucial role in
Brain
Groundbreaking research by Dr. Bruce M. Cohen and his team at Harvard Medical School is transforming the understanding and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders worldwide. The study employs cutting-edge techniques to grow brain cells from patient samples using induced pluripotent stem cell technology, yielding unprecedented insights into the cellular abnormalities underlying
Brain
Prolonged effects of COVID-19 infection have been observed in many individuals, with a significant proportion experiencing persistent neuropsychological symptoms, including brain fog. A recent study has shed light on these symptoms, highlighting the importance of addressing the biopsychosocial components of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS). Researchers from the Institute for Rehabilitation
