ODOR BIOMARKER FOR ALZHEIMER’S: URINE TEST COULD PREDICT DISEASE ONSET
Researchers have identified a uniquely identifiable odor signature in urine that appears prior to the development of Alzheimer’s related brain pathologies.… READ MORE…
WHAT CAN MENTAL SYNTHESIS TEACH US ABOUT OUR IMAGINATION?
Researchers report the ability to imagine a novel object involves the synchronization of groups of neurons.… READ MORE…
INFERTILITY TREATMENTS DON’T APPEAR TO CONTRIBUTE TO DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN OFFSPRING
A new study reports children conceived with help of infertility treatments are no more likely to suffer from developmental delays than those conceived naturally.… READ MORE…
SIMPLE VISUAL TEST CHECKS BRAIN FUNCTION QUALITY
Researchers have developed a new test that measures an individuals visual processing speeds and can identify whether the person has problems with cognitive function.… READ MORE…
EXPERIMENTAL ALZHEIMER’S DRUG SLOWS CLOCK ON KEY ASPECTS OF AGING
Researchers discover an experimental Alzheimer’s disease drug appears to slow key features of the aging process, including memory loss and improved a number of physiological features.… READ MORE…
BEING MOM’S FAVORITE CHILD MAY NOT BE GOOD FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
According to a new study, those who consider themselves emotionally closest to their mothers also report higher instances of depressive symptoms.… READ MORE…
CAN YOUR MUSIC LISTENING HABITS GIVE AN INSIGHT TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH?
Researchers reports men listen to more aggressive music are more likely yo be affected by anxiety.… READ MORE…
EXERGAMING IMPROVES MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
A new study reports that games used for exercising, such as Makoto arena, can help improve both the physical and mental health of children with autism.… READ MORE…
CUTTING COSTS OF SOPHISTICATED TESTS FOR DISEASES WITH ‘LAB ON A CHIP’ TECHNOLOGY
Engineers have developed a new device that can significantly reduce the cost of testing for diseases such as HIV and Lyme disease. The Lab on a Chip technology may also be used to promote central nervous system research.… READ MORE…
NEW GENETIC TESTING METHODS MAY BE HELPFUL FOR CHILDREN WITH SUSPECTED AUTISM
A new study reports the use of two new genetic testing technologies among children with autism may help identify genetic mutations potentially linked to the disorder.… READ MORE…
OXYTOCIN DELIVERING NASAL DEVICE TO TREAT MENTAL ILLNESS
Researchers have developed a new intranasal device that delivers oxytocin directly to the brain.… READ MORE…
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPROVES MENTAL FLEXIBILITY IN OLDER ADULTS
Older people who engage in regular physical activity have more intact white matter and have more variable brain activity than their less active peers, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
