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Neutrophils Produce Schizophrenia Risk Protein C4A, Study Finds
White blood cells called neutrophils act as hidden factories for C4A, the strongest common genetic risk protein for schizophrenia, driving excessive synaptic pruning.
Brain-Controlled Hearing Aid Solves Cocktail Party Problem
Columbia researchers developed a real-time brain-controlled hearing system that amplifies a chosen voice in a crowd, offering a breakthrough for hearing aids.
Simple Amino Acid Arginine Shows Promise Against Alzheimer's Damage
Researchers found that arginine, a low-cost amino acid, reduced toxic amyloid buildup and brain inflammation in animal models of Alzheimer's disease.
Tightening Your Abs May Trigger a Brain-Cleaning Effect
New research reveals that contracting your abdominal muscles pushes fluid through the brain, potentially flushing out waste. Just moving your body might quietly 'rinse' your brain.
Single-Cell Learning: How a Brainless Organism Uses Neuron-Like Machinery
New research reveals that the giant single-celled Stentor coeruleus uses calcium signaling and the enzyme CaMKII to learn and remember, suggesting learning predates the evolution of brains.
ADHD Traits Found in 25% of Chronic Pain Patients: Hidden Link
A study of nearly 1,000 patients reveals that 25% of chronic pain sufferers exhibit ADHD traits, which amplify pain through anxiety and depression.
IISc Launches Rs 2 Crore AI Challenge for Early Cognitive Decline Detection
IISc's Centre for Brain Research has launched a Rs 2 crore AI challenge to detect early signs of cognitive decline, aiming to develop accessible screening tools for Alzheimer's and dementia.