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Cells Beyond the Brain Show Surprising Memory Abilities
Nov 9, 2024 · Summary: New research reveals that cells outside the brain can store and process memories, challenging the view that memory is limited to neurons.Scientists found that non-brain cells, when exposed to spaced chemical signals, activated a “memory gene” similarly to neurons. This discovery suggests that learning from repetition could be a fundamental property of all cells.
Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Dementia Risk - Neuroscience News
Apr 9, 2024 · Summary: Recreational cannabis use may be associated with a significant decrease in the odds of experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD) in adults over 45.Analyzing data from the CDC’s 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, researchers found that recreational users had 96% lower odds of reporting SCD compared to non-users.
Unlocking the Mind: The Neuroscience Behind Our Conscious Reality
May 20, 2023 · Summary: The neuroscience of consciousness explores the fundamental aspect of wakefulness and the higher-level cognitive perceptions, such as thinking and understanding. Various theories, like the Global Neuronal Workspace Theory and the Integrated Information Theory, attempt to provide an explanatory framework for the conscious experience.
Adult Neurogenesis Fuels Verbal Learning and Memory
Dec 5, 2024 · Summary: Adult neurogenesis, the creation of new brain cells, supports verbal learning and memory.Using brain tissue from epilepsy patients, researchers discovered a direct link between fewer immature brain cells and cognitive decline, particularly in …
Spike Protein Lingers in Brain, Fuels Long COVID
Nov 29, 2024 · Summary: A new study reveals that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein remains in brain-protective tissues and skull bone marrow for years after infection, potentially driving long COVID’s neurological symptoms.Using advanced imaging, researchers discovered elevated spike protein levels in these regions, leading to chronic brain inflammation and increased risks of neurodegenerative conditions.
A New Theory in Physics Claims to Solve the Mystery of …
Aug 11, 2022 · Summary: Consciousness can not simply be reduced to neural activity alone, researchers say.A novel study reports the dynamics of consciousness may be understood by a newly developed conceptual and mathematical framework. Source: Bar-Ilan University How do 1.4 kg of brain tissue create thoughts, feelings, mental images, and an inner world?
Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored
May 13, 2023 · Summary: The neuroscience of fitness explores how regular exercise profoundly impacts our brain and nervous system. Exercise stimulates neurogenesis – the creation of new neurons – primarily in the hippocampus, influencing memory and learning while increasing key mood-regulating neurotransmitters.
Brainstem Inflammation Linked to Long-Covid Symptoms
Oct 8, 2024 · Summary: New research shows that severe Covid-19 infection can cause inflammation in the brainstem, potentially leading to prolonged symptoms like fatigue, breathlessness, and anxiety.Using ultra-high-resolution 7-Tesla MRI scanners, scientists observed specific brainstem areas associated with these symptoms, highlighting how immune response post-infection might affect brain health.
Neural Stem Cell Transplants Show Promise for Spinal Injuries
Dec 17, 2024 · Summary: A Phase I clinical trial has demonstrated the long-term safety of neural stem cell transplantation for chronic spinal cord injuries.Researchers followed four patients for five years, with two showing sustained neurological improvements, including better motor function and sensory responses.