Imagine training rats to drive tiny cars! A neuroscientist did just that. These rodents learned to navigate fun challenges like steering towards treats. Rats in enriched environments mastered driving quicker, showing their brains adapt to complex tasks. The project hit media storm and helps how futu
Scientists found that deep sleep might help older adults with early signs of Alzheimer's keep their memory sharp. A study with 62 healthy older folks showed that those with brain changes linked to Alzheimer's did better on memory tests when they got more deep sleep. This benefit was seen even when o
Feeling sleepy during the day? It might be more than just tiredness, especially if you're older. A new study found that people who feel exhausted and lack enthusiasm have a higher risk of developing something called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). This syndrome links to a slow walking speed a
In 1972, Britain rolled out an education reform that added an extra year of schooling, making it 16 years in total. This change set up a unique experiment for researchers to compare the brain health of adults who got that extra year with those who didn't. Surprisingly, a study led by Nickolas Judd a
Did you know Quincy Jones, the famous musician and producer, escaped death not once but twice? He had a successful career that spanned over six decades, working with legends like Frank Sinatra. Jones wasn't just a great artist; he had some extraordinary experiences too. In 1958, he started working w
Paul Read, a 62-year-old engineer from the UK, had a surprising turn of events in his fight against brain cancer. Diagnosed with glioblastoma in December 2023, he was given a grim prognosis — most patients don't live beyond 18 months. But Paul's story took an unexpected twist. At University College
Teri Garr, known for her comedic roles, recently passed away at the age of 79. Her cause of death was linked to complications from multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease she lived with for many years. MS affects the brain and spinal cord, causing communication issues between the brain and body. Women ar
Every year, roughly 90, 000 people in the U. S. are diagnosed with brain cancer. That makes it the fifth most common cancer type. With over a million people living with a brain tumor diagnosis, the search for effective treatments is urgent. recently, Elon Musk revealed a glimmer of hope: a drug call
A year after a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, the family of the gunman is advocating for greater awareness and research into traumatic brain injuries among military members. The shooting occurred on October 25, 2023, at a bowling alley and a bar, leaving 18 people dead. The gunman's family initia
Did you know that a single image can reveal secrets about diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS? That's exactly what happened at Nikon's 2024 photomicrography contest. The winner was an image of brain tumor cells from a mouse, snapped by Bruno Cisterna and Eric Vitriol from Augusta University in Georgia
