A relatively brief logic and memory assessment could become pivotal in spotting dementia sooner, scientists said. The University of Cambridge’s Dr. Timothy Rittman created a 30-minute test for problem-solving capabilities, reaction times and number sequencing through card matching — all of which may spot symptoms of the neurological disorder up to 10 years ahead of … Read more
Move over Stuart Little — there may be a new anthropomorphic pest in town. For the first time ever, scientists have managed to successfully transplant human brain tissue into the brains of newborn rats, which reportedly changed the rodents’ behavior. An article detailing the Frankenstein-esque study was published Wednesday in the journal “Nature.” “We found … Read more
Need a fresh idea? Try taking a shower. Some think of brainstorming as simply a period of letting the mind wander — but to really boost creativity, thinkers should try to be “moderately engaged” in a physical task, such as showering or taking a walk, according to a new study published in Psychology of Aesthetics, … Read more
According to a new study by Northwestern Medicine, neurons in an area of the brain responsible for memory were significantly larger in SuperAgers compared to cognitively average peers. Post-mortem brains of SuperAgers reveal significantly larger neurons in memory region. SuperAger neurons are even larger than those in individuals 20 to 30 years younger These neurons … Read more
Summary: Neurons in the memory-associated entorhinal cortex of super-agers are significantly larger than their cognitively average peers, those with MCI, and even in people up to 30 years younger. Additionally, these neurons contained no signs of Tau, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Source: Northwestern University Neurons in an area of the brain responsible for memory … Read more
Study offers clues to super-agers’ brilliant brains BBC Superager Brains Contain ‘Super Neurons’ Neuroscience News ‘Superagers’ with sharp memories in their 80s have larger neurons New Scientist Super ager brains contain ‘super neurons’ Medical Xpress People who age gracefully have bigger brain cells than the rest of us, study indicates Daily Mail View Full Coverage on Google News Source link
Summary: During brain development, oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) contribute to the neural pruning process, helping to shape the healthy development of the brain. Source: CSHL When the brain first wires itself up in early development, it creates more connections than it actually needs. Some of these connections, or synapses, will transmit critical signals as young … Read more
The secret to weight loss could be in the brain. Researchers have uncovered newly identified sensory neurons that ferry messages from fat tissue to the brain, according to Science Daily. “The discovery of these neurons suggests for the first time that your brain is actively surveying your fat, rather than just passively receiving messages about … Read more