How sensory gamma rhythm stimulation clears amyloid in Alzheimer’s mice
Study finds stimulating a key brain rhythm with light and sound increases peptide release from interneurons, driving clearance of an Alzheimer’s protein.
March 7, 2024 • ~8 min
Robber flies track their beetle prey using tiny microbursts of movement
Not much is known about the predator fly Laphria saffrana. New research identified how they count the wingbeats of their favored prey, letting it slip out of focus before adjusting their heads.
March 5, 2024 • ~7 min
Investigating insomnia: our research shows how chronic sleep problems can lead to a spiralling decline in mental health
We envisage a future in which sleep is a routine target for reducing or preventing symptoms of mental illness, both in psychiatric settings and people’s homes
Feb. 26, 2024 • ~26 min
From bridge to chess, why men outperform women at ‘mindsports’ – and what to do about it
Male domination in bridge means there can be a lack of recognition of the structural barriers for women.
Feb. 19, 2024 • ~7 min
Bacteria in your gut can improve your mood − new research in mice tries to zero in on the crucial strains
The organisms living in your gut microbiome can influence your mental and physical health. Researchers have developed a way to better test for those biological effects.
Feb. 15, 2024 • ~7 min
Strongest evidence to date of brain’s ability to compensate for age-related cognitive decline
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that our brains can compensate for age-related deterioration by recruiting other areas to help with brain
Feb. 6, 2024 • ~5 min
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