Thrombosomes, a freeze-dried blood product, can stop brain swelling and stabilize leaky blood vessels after traumatic brain injury.
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A new study identifies dopamine dysfunction in the entorhinal cortex as a central cause of Alzheimer’s memory impairment.
Dopamine Depletion: The Hidden Driver of Alzheimer’s Memory Loss Read More »
A 3D bio-hybrid device uses a microscopic metal mesh to grow and “program” living brain cells for computation.
3D Bio-Hybrid Device Merges Neurons and Computing Read More »
A new study provides a cellular-resolution map of Down syndrome brain development, identifying a depletion of progenitor cells as the cause of smaller brain size.
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Researchers propose a new model for how the brain encodes and recalls emotionally meaningful touch, highlighting its role in lifelong mental health.
Emotional Touch Leaves a Permanent Mark on the Mind Read More »
Researchers discovered that a signaling pathway used in brain development is repurposed in adulthood to balance behavioral persistence and flexibility.
Embryonic Pathways Found to Balance the Adult Mind Read More »
A new study reveals that AI models with over 2 billion parameters develop mathematical “brain states” that distinguish between possible and impossible events.
How AI “Brain States” Decode Reality Read More »
A longitudinal study of 1,400 children links early pretend play to improved mental health outcomes, suggesting play builds brain resilience.
Early Imaginative Play Predicts Better Mental Health Read More »
Researchers tracking 24,500 adults found that midlife fitness delays the onset of chronic illness by at least 1.5 years, prioritizing quality of life over just longevity.
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Researchers developed PhysMAP, an AI tool that identifies specific neuron types in electrical brain recordings to help treat psychiatric “circuitopathies.”
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