Scientists Discover Gene That Increases Risk of Alzheimer's
Researchers found two mutations in the gene endothelin-converting enzyme 2 (ECE2) which impaired its ability to break down amyloid beta protein
Neuroscience
A New Hub for Neuroscience
Caltech to open Chen Neuroscience Research Building in fall 2020
Study Indicates Vaporized Cannabis Creates Drug-Seeking Behavior
Research is is the next step to better understand the cognitive and neural effects of cannabis use in humans
High-Speed Microscope Captures Fleeting Brain Signals
New techniques allow tracking millisecond voltage changes, calcium signaling in awake mice
Study: Scents Alter How Memories Are Processed in the Brain
New research reveals how much power scents have in triggering memories—and the potential for odor to be used as a tool to treat memory-related mood disorders
Visceral Fat Delivers Signal to the Brain that Hurts Cognition
An apple-shaped physique is considered particularly bad for both bodies and brains
How Diet Affects Mental Health—What's the Evidence?
Study confirms that while certain foods can be associated with a mental health condition, this tells us little about why the food causes this effect
Why Is Drinking in Moderation so Difficult for Some People?
Understanding compulsive drinking in some people relies on identifying the neural pathway that keeps drinking in check
How Crabs Could Lead to Better Alzheimer's Treatments
Study by MU scientist and team could contribute to future breakthroughs in understanding the brain and neurological diseases
Eating More Ketones May Help Fight Alzheimer's Disease
Dietary intervention restores protective protein and decreases death rate in mice