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Can the brain keep working when its architecture changes? Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have discovered ...

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After three years of study, the researchers found that alpha-synuclein, a protein closely linked to Parkinson’s disease, forms an abnormal connection with an enzyme called ClpP. This enzyme normally ...

When you’re short on sleep and your focus suddenly drifts, your brain may be briefly slipping into cleanup mode. Scientists ...

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You've probably heard blueberries called a superfood, but the latest research reveals just how remarkable they truly are for brain health. Consumption of wild blueberries for six months improves ...

Eating choline-rich foods like eggs may help slow brain aging and support overall brain health. Eggs contain a variety of ...

The largest study yet into the effects of cannabis on the brains of 18- to 36-year-olds has found that the drug can reduce brain function during cognitive tests. The findings will help people to make ...

A new analysis of data from older Americans indicates that chronic sleep disturbances are associated with a shorter lifespan ...