A groundbreaking study in Science Signaling has made a big discovery. Dopamine treatment could be key to reducing harmful plaques in the brain. This could also help improve memory in mice with Alzheimer’s disease1. The study found that turning on dopamine neurons increased neprilysin levels. Neprilysin breaks down amyloid-beta proteins1. Then, tests showed that L-DOPA, […]
Imagine a world where multiple sclerosis (MS) could be reversed. Where the symptoms that affect over 1 million Americans1 could be gone. This dream might come true thanks to a new drug called PIPE-307. MS attacks the protective myelin around nerve cells, causing inflammation and disability. Current treatments help slow the disease, reduce relapses, and […]
Did you know that high blood pressure in midlife can make your brain age faster and increase dementia risk by up to 60%? Studies by JAMA and Stroke journals show that keeping your blood vessels healthy can lower dementia risk by 35%12. This shows how vital it is to take care of your brain’s blood […]
A new blood test can tell apart Parkinson’s patients from healthy people with 100% accuracy. This test uses a machine-learning model to spot specific proteins in the blood. It correctly identified all Parkinson’s patients and 79% of those with REM sleep behavior disorder up to seven years early1. This blood test is a big step […]
Did you know that artificial intelligence is changing the game in Parkinson’s disease research? A recent study found three unique types of this disorder. This could change how we treat it1. It might lead to treatments that work better for millions of people around the world. Researchers used advanced AI to look at complex brain […]
Did you know that music composers have brains that work better than those who don’t make music? A study showed that composers have better ways of talking between brain areas. These areas include the corpus callosum, anterior radiating corona, and the internal capsule’s branches. Out of the people studied, more women, 56%, were composers than […]
AI-Powered Litigation Funding: Finding Profitable Lawsuits in Court Dockets Did you know Legalist Inc. raised about $400 million in just six months for its AI-powered investment firm1? This shows how AI is changing the game in litigation finance, now worth $13.5 billion2. Legalist uses AI to go through court records and find winning lawsuits, hitting […]
Did you know the brain has around 100 billion neurons? They all help us think and remember, especially as we grow older1. Keeping our minds sharp over time is really important. Our thinking, learning, and memories are part of cognitive health. It’s important to keep our blood vessels healthy for good brain function. High blood […]
Breakthrough Target Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Every day, around 1,000 people get life-changing spinal cord injuries. This leads to paralysis and huge healthcare costs. GTX, a leading company in medical devices, is working on new ways to help. They have a special therapy. It aims to help people move again and […]
Could AI Doctors Be the Future? China Takes a Bold Step Did you know that a hospital in China uses 14 AI doctors and four nurses? This step marks a significant change in healthcare1. These AI docs can look after up to 10,000 patients qucikly, showing amazing medical skills1. It’s making us think how AI […]
