Type 2 Diabetes Rewires the Brain Like Early Alzheimer’s

Summary: New research reveals that Type 2 diabetes may impair the brain’s reward and memory processing in ways that mirror early Alzheimer’s disease. The study focuses on the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a brain region responsible for motivation and emotional regulation, and its interaction with the hippocampus.In diabetic rodent models,...

How the Brain Learns to Categorise Danger and Reward

Summary: The brain constantly evaluates whether stimuli are positive or negative, prompting approach or avoidance behaviors that are essential for survival. A new study reveals that two neuron types in the nucleus accumbens—D1 and D2 neurons—respond together to both rewarding and aversive stimuli, but in distinct ways.Using real-time imaging in...

Storage is boosted by training for all generations.

Summary: New research finds that nearly any form of exercise can enhance brain function and memory across the lifespan. This large-scale umbrella review analyzed data from over 258,000 participants and found that low- to moderate-intensity activities like yoga, Tai Chi, and even exergames significantly benefit cognition.Children and teens saw the...

Postpartum mothers prefer cooler temperatures and head changes explain why.

Summary: Pregnancy and lactation trigger major physiological changes, including shifts in body temperature and environmental preferences. Researchers have now discovered that postpartum female mice develop a long-term preference for cooler environments, driven by brain changes.These changes involve a specific group of neurons in the preoptic area (POA) that express estrogen...

Dementia Risk May Increase Due to ADHD

Summary: A new study finds that adults with ADHD show brain changes similar to those seen in early-stage dementia, including higher iron accumulation and increased neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels in the blood. Using advanced MRI scans and blood tests, researchers identified elevated iron in key brain regions and signs...

Hidden Brain Patterns Are Discovered in ADHD Children Through Virtual Reality.

Summary: Researchers used a virtual reality game and functional MRI to uncover how children’s brains with ADHD respond differently during active tasks. Unlike traditional brain scans taken during rest, this immersive approach revealed distinct patterns of neural communication in ADHD, especially in deeper brain structures.The study shows that ADHD-related brain...

Storage is regenerated by restoring the body’s drain channels.

Summary: Rejuvenating the brain’s lymphatic vessels can enhance memory in aging mice by improving the removal of waste products from the brain. This research suggests that targeting the meningeal lymphatics—vessels outside the brain—could be a novel approach to treating age-related cognitive decline without directly crossing the blood-brain barrier.The treatment reduced...

The thoughts of the goddrites were created shortly after.

Summary: A new study shows that our brains physically link memories formed close together in time through changes in the dendrites of neurons, rather than in the cell bodies. Using advanced imaging in mice, researchers found that the same dendritic branches are activated when closely timed experiences are encoded, effectively...

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