Scientists may have overlooked a hidden Alzheimer’s culprit for decades
For decades, researchers have invested billions of dollars in Alzheimer's treatments designed to target amyloid beta, a peptide that fo...
AI can act exactly like a human, but we still don’t think it’s conscious
Even when artificial intelligence behaves exactly like a human, people are reluctant to consider it conscious, according to a new study...
Scientists find a surprising genetic twist behind octopus intelligence
Octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish possess some of the most sophisticated nervous systems in the animal kingdom, giving them remarkable a...
After 30 years, scientists finally have a drug for a deadly brain disease
The FDA has approved the first drug designed to directly treat Alexander disease, an extremely rare neurological disorder that progress...
Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions
Scientists have spent decades studying the brain's cells, connections, genes, and proteins. Yet another essential part of brain biology...
The secret to handling stress better may start at breakfast
Feeling overwhelmed by stress or struggling to adjust when things go wrong? Everyday habits such as eating a nutritious breakfast, gett...
This tiny jurassic predator helped pave the way for the human brain
A furry predator that lived 165 million years ago is offering scientists an unexpected glimpse into the evolution of mammals. Known as ...
The hidden math of Alzheimer’s could point to new treatments
Could mathematics help uncover new ways to fight Alzheimer's disease? A researcher at Mississippi State University is using mathematica...
Just 10 minutes of daily exercise could unlock deeper sleep
What if getting better sleep depends not just on how much you exercise, but how often you move? Research from The University of Texas a...
Scientists find hidden driver of aging and a simple amino acid that fights memory loss in mice
What if some of the changes we associate with aging begin with the loss of a single protein deep inside the brain? Scientists investiga...