Tag Archives: Brain
Decoding the Brain’s Genetic Wiring Map
Decoding the Brain’s Genetic Wiring Map
Your “um” and pauses could reveal early dementia risk
The little pauses, “ums,” and moments when you struggle to find the right word may [...]
This daily habit could lower dementia risk by 35%, scientists say
This daily habit could lower dementia risk by 35%, scientists say
“Jumping Genes” Shaped the Evolution of the Brain
Researchers discovered that transposable elements (TEs) provided more than 20,000 regulatory binding sites that drive [...]
Slowing Parkinson’s by Blocking a Key Protein
Slowing Parkinson’s by Blocking a Key Protein
Progesterone Exposure Linked to Gene Alterations in Male Brains
A new study in sheep models shows that male fetuses exposed to high levels of [...]
Brain-First Hypothesis: Rethinking the Cambrian Explosion
Brain-First Hypothesis: Rethinking the Cambrian Explosion
Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades
A landmark 16-year MRI study identified cumulative abdominal fat as a specific, modifiable risk factor [...]
Scientists discover the brain’s hidden “stop scratching” switch
Scientists discover the brain’s hidden “stop scratching” switch
Primary Cilium Shapes the Developing Brain
The primary cilium is more than an evolutionary leftover; it is a specialized protein factory. [...]