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Gut-brain axis research on memory formation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Vagus nerve pathway links digestion to memory formation

Researchers at the University of Southern California have identified a neural pathway connecting the digestive system to memory formation processes in the brain. Studies conducted on rats indicate that the vagus nerve tr

AI applications in neurological diagnostics

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Dementia care: New diagnosis targets and AI diagnostic tools

Researchers are increasingly applying artificial intelligence to improve the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological conditions. In the United States, scientists have developed deep-learning systems to map brain aging a

Research on physical activity and cognitive health

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Walking speed linked to lower dementia risk in elderly

Research has identified connections between physical movement, brain structure, and cognitive health. Initial studies involving over 2,600 MRI scans indicated that age-related shifts in brain geometry—specifically the ex

Neuroscience research on decision-making and brain activity

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Neuroscience research explores brain activity in OBEs and decision-making

Neuroscience research has focused on the distinction between intuitive and conscious decision-making processes. Initial insights highlighted how routine or rapid actions are often driven by energy-efficient brain regions

Advancements in brain-computer interface technology

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brain implants advance communication for paralyzed patients

Researchers are advancing brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to restore communication for individuals with severe paralysis or speech impairments. Initial developments from the University of California, San Fran

US psychedelic therapy regulatory and research developments

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Researchers propose new masking framework for psychedelic clinical trials

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to develop a new framework to accelerate patient access to psychedelic medicines, such as psilocybin and DMT, to address the national mental health crisis. During a

Dietary patterns and biological factors linked to brain age

19 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Dietary habits linked to gastric cancer risk and dementia prevention

Research continues to expand the known health benefits of Mediterranean-style eating patterns, particularly regarding cardiovascular, mental, and cognitive health. Recent studies emphasize cognitive protection. A ten-yea

Autism molecular mapping research

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: UCSF researchers map protein interactions to advance autism drug discovery

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Institute of Quantitative Biosciences have developed a molecular map of autism using artificial intelligence and brain organoids—lab-grown tissues that mo

Cannabis use and heart rhythm research

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: University of California study finds cannabis inhalation reduces ectopic heartbeats

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, conducted the MARY-JANE trial to investigate the relationship between cannabis use and heart rhythm. The study, involving approximately 100 to 108 adults, utili

Clinical research on atrial fibrillation management

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: NEXAF trial shows exercise reduces atrial fibrillation burden

Recent clinical trials are providing new insights into lifestyle management for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The DECAF trial, conducted in Australia, Canada, and the United States, investigated the impact of

UCSF cancer research and immunotherapy advancements

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: UCSF researchers develop new platforms to enhance cancer immunotherapy

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) are advancing precision medicine and immunotherapy through new modeling and cellular platforms. Initial developments focused on using lab-grown mini tumo

Tau protein research in neurodegeneration

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Tau protein levels linked to increased depression in aging adults

Scientific research has increasingly identified the tau protein as a central factor in neurodegeneration and related psychological symptoms in aging populations. Initial findings published in the journal Neuron establis