A 2021 study found that 80% of people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 had neurological symptoms1. This shows a worrying link between the virus and brain damage. It means COVID-19 could lead to ongoing brain issues, not just a short illness. The virus’s effect on the brain is becoming clear, making us wonder about its […]
About 50 million people deal with Alzheimer’s disease or age-related dementia. This number is expected to jump to over 152 million by 20501. Researchers have often ignored the role of brain cells like astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes in Alzheimer’s. This review will show how these glial cells are key to understanding the disease. For a […]
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 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 […]
