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Patients with frontotemporal dementia often lack the ability to empathize. A study has now shown that these patients do not show the same brain activity as healthy individuals when they witness the pain of others, a finding that it is hoped will increa…

Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear, according to a new study. The researchers emphasized tha…

Scientists have invented a liquid ink that doctors can print onto a patient’s scalp to measure brain activity. The technology offers a promising alternative to the cumbersome process currently used for monitoring brainwaves and diagnosing neurological …

Ketone bodies are not just about energy. These metabolites are powerful signaling molecules that have profound effects on the proteome and protein quality control in the brain. Scientists, working in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease and aging, and i…

Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought, according to a new study.

New research, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the longer individuals spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the caregiving context. These findings underscore the need …

A study reveals that the effectiveness of brain stimulation on motor skills is determined by an individual’s learning ability rather than age, highlighting the need for a more personalized approach to neurorehabilitation.

Brain size increased gradually within each ancient human species rather than through sudden leaps between species.

A new study identifies research strategies for tying brain function and structure to behavior and health.

In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a new study.