Neuroscience

TheDigger Intelligence Unit Scientists have found a brain protein that may play a role in ageing. Experiments in mice show that restoring this protein or adding a basic amino acid …

TheDigger Intelligence Unit A new study has raised questions about a possible link between omega‑3 fatty acid supplements and the progression of dementia. Researchers observed that older adults who regularly …

THC hijacks your brain’s appetite circuit, making you feel hungry even after eating, scientists say TheDigger Intelligence Unit You just ate a full meal — and somehow, you’re starving again. …

A new treatment for Dravet syndrome has slashed seizures by up to 91% in trials, giving hope to Nigerian families with few options. TheDigger Intelligence Unit An experimental drug has …

New findings challenge long-standing assumptions about how brain cancer begins. TheDigger Intelligence Unit Scientists in South Korea have discovered that one of the most common malignant brain tumours in young …

TheDigger Intelligence Unit Researchers have found that a natural aging-related molecule can repair key memory processes affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The compound improves communication between brain cells and restores early …

Oxford research shows shingles vaccine offers dual protection against disease and dementia London: A groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Oxford has revealed that shingles vaccines significantly reduce …

Scientists at Northwestern University have identified a hidden, highly toxic protein that appears to trigger Alzheimer’s disease. New research suggests Alzheimer’s may start far earlier than previously thought, driven by …

Hypertension begins harming the brain surprisingly early, even before measurable blood pressure increases. Key cells related to blood vessels, signalling, and myelin maintenance begin ageing prematurely and malfunctioning. These disruptions …

Exercise strengthens both the body and the mind, and researchers are uncovering the molecular messengers that make the connection. The messengers can also be transferred from an active mouse to …