Brain’s fear mechanisms discovered by neuroscientists
Discovery of novel brain fear mechanisms offers target for anxiety-reducing drugs: A new target in the brain which underpins the eliciting of anxiety and fear behaviours...
Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity category celebrates and explores the varied ways human brains can function, encompassing conditions such as autism, ADHD and other cognitive profiles. It highlights lived experience, research, support strategies and societal perspectives, while advocating for understanding, inclusion and respect. With thoughtful, informed content, this category aims to broaden appreciation of neurological differences and promote wellbeing across diverse communities.
Check for ‘silent’ conditions that can cause a deadly stroke
Leading British Doctor - Dr Hilary Jones, is backing the Stroke Association’s campaign to urge the public to get checked for ‘silent’ health conditions that...
World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder
World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder: Paediatric neurologists and allied health clinicians have developed world-first clinical practice guidelines for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth...
Synchronising brain waves key to how and why we pay attention
Synchronising brain waves key to how and why we pay attention: New findings from researchers at the University of Melbourne and the German Primate Centre...
Road accident data could help predict crash victims most at risk of brain injury
Road accident data could help predict crash victims most at risk of brain injury: Imperial researchers have identified how speed, direction, and level of head protection...
Human olfactory mucosa cell model opens a new perspective on Alzheimer’s disease
Human olfactory mucosa cell model opens a new perspective on Alzheimer's disease: Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have developed and characterized a new...
Cognitive impact of Selenium
Selenium – a mineral found in many foods – could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in ageing brains, according...
Red wine and berries could improve life expectancy for those with Parkinson’s
Red wine and berries could improve life expectancy for those with Parkinson's: Recent research has found, for the first time, that people with Parkinson's disease...
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and Parkinson Disease
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs do not seem to protect people with rheumatoid arthritis against Parkinson's disease. The autoimmune disorder rheumatoid arthritis has been associated with a...
Multiple Sclerosis: New MRI technique could improve diagnosis and treatment
It is important that multiple sclerosis (MS) is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to delay progression of the disease. The technique...
