Research Could Small Repeated Head Hits Cause Major Damage? By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 21, 2025 Study explores how repetitive blows to the head may lead to lasting brain injuries and how potential treatments and limits could change the course.
Research Biotin May Shield Brain from Manganese Damage, Study Finds By Mark Michaud Jan. 21, 2025 New research shows that the B vitamin reduces manganese neurotoxicity by enhancing dopamine production, improving mitochondrial function, and reducing neuron loss in model systems and human nerve ...
Research Brain Immune Cells May also be From Mars and Venus By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 21, 2025 Researchers find that microglia function differently in males versus females, potentially having broad implications for how neurological diseases are studied.
Research Common Sleep Aid May Leave Behind a Dirty Brain By Mark Michaud Jan. 8, 2025 New research shows how norepinephrine-driven oscillations during non-REM sleep activate the glymphatic system to clear brain waste, and that the sleep aid zolpidem disrupts this process, potentially ...
Patient Care Navigating Memory and Cognitive Health: A Guide for Families Facing Dementia By Mark Michaud Jan. 7, 2025 Recognizing signs, adopting lifestyle changes, and accessing emerging treatments can improve outcomes. Support from healthcare providers and organizations is vital for navigating care and decisions.
People A Gallery: Neuroscientists in Color By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 6, 2025 Explore how art and neuroscience come together in this inspiring gallery that includes original art and personal narratives from researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the ...
Research That's a 'Myelin Sheath!' Top Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience Content in '24 By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Dec. 19, 2024 The professional and research advancements of the faculty and students at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester were inspiring in 2024. Inside you will find some of ...
Research Understanding the Link Between HIV and Brain Health By Mark Michaud Dec. 11, 2024 New research will help define the association between HIV, inflammation, and brain health, focusing on cerebral small vessel disease, which increases the risk for cognitive problems later in life.
Research Researchers ‘See’ Vulnerability to Gaming Addiction in the Adolescent Brain By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Dec. 9, 2024 Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester found that adolescents with more symptoms of gaming addiction showed lower brain activity in the region involved ...
Patient Care How to Increase Attention Span By Sydney Burrows Dec. 3, 2024 Focus seems to be in short supply these days. We’re surrounded by multiple devices and tasks competing for our attention all the time, so it can be tricky to stay dialed in. But there are simple ways ...