When temperatures rise, appetite decreases
When temperatures rise, appetite decreases: Neuronal circuit for reduced feeding at high temperatures decoded. This can be observed after a winter sauna visit as well...
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.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on Cognition and Memory
COVID-19 may have an impact on people's cognitive and memory abilities that lasts a year or more after infection. A new study by Imperial College...
ANPA warn of ‘Inklings’ Program’s Risks to Babies
Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association (ANPA) raise alarm around ‘Inklings’ program and risk of significant long-term harm to babies. The Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association (ANPA) has...
How Serotonin is Transported in Nerve Cells
Research Unveils How Serotonin is Transported in Nerve Cells: Exact mechanism of serotonin transport in nerve cells researched: While the desired effects of drugs unfold...
Three quarters of autistic children also have other types of neurodivergence
Three quarters of children (76.2%) who were diagnosed with autism also had traits of other neurodivergent neurotypes – including traits associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
Bruce Willis’s diagnosis sees 2023 web spike in interest in rare dementia
‘Bruce Willis effect’ – Die Hard star’s diagnosis sees 2023 web spike in interest in rare dementia. The UK’s leading dementia charity has revealed a...
Dementia: Top Tips for supporting someone at Christmas
Colourful decorations, carol singing, exchanging gifts, and catching up with friends and family – it’s all part of what makes this time of year special...
COVID-19 infection alters gene transcription of olfactory mucosal cells in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study identifies alterations in the transcriptomic signatures in human olfactory mucosal cells of individuals with Alzheimer's disease following SARS-CoV-2 infection, potentially contributing to...
Heart-breaking Christmas for people with dementia
Christmas changed forever as a third of people with dementia are unable to visit loved ones and 25% are no longer able to recognise family...
Advanced imaging predicts the recovery of children with brain injury
Advanced imaging predicts the recovery of children with brain injury: Researchers from The University of Queensland have used an advanced imaging technique to predict the...
