Study finds shared genetic roots for mental illness and brain disorders
A major international study has uncovered deep genetic connections between brain disorders once thought to be completely separate.
Scientists from the University of Oslo and...
Tiny neural implant smaller than a grain of salt can track brain activity for...
Scientists have created a brain implant so small it can sit on a grain of salt—yet powerful enough to wirelessly record brain activity for...
Hair-thin fiber can control thousands of brain cells at once
A new invention that’s thinner than a human hair could transform how scientists study the brain.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed...
Early menopause may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new international study led by researchers at the University of Galway has found that women who enter menopause at an earlier age may...
Could anxiety drugs be harming your memory function?
Benzodiazepines are medications often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems.
They work well in the short term and are commonly prescribed by doctors. But...
Scientists find deep cause behind long COVID brain fog
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic began several years ago, scientists are still working to understand all of its long-term effects.
One of the most troubling...
Brain injuries may cause dementia in older people
A new study has found that older adults who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to develop dementia, need home care,...
How social hardships shape brain health and dementia risk
Our life experiences—especially social ones—shape who we are. But they don’t just affect our identity.
They also influence our long-term health, including the health of...
What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs)
Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them—fueled by brain chemistry.
The main chemical involved...
Nerve damage in feet and hands often missed, study finds
Nerve damage in the feet and hands, also known as neuropathy, is more common than many realize — and often goes undiagnosed.
A new study...