Just like superheroes waiting in the wings, there exists a group of stem cells called endogenous neural stem cells (eNSCs) that have the power to come to the rescue during brain injury. These magical cells can be activated within our own bodies through various means such as physical exercise or exposure to certain factors or […]
Just like mental health issues affecting the young have gained global attention, this study focuses on the rostral anterior cingulate cortex (rACC) and how its neural circuits change with age. By injecting tracer viruses into the rACC of young and middle-aged mice, researchers examined the afferent (incoming) and efferent (outgoing) connections of the rACC at […]
Imagine your body weight is like a thermostat for your brain! A new study examined the impact of body mass index (BMI) on cognitive function and brain structure in older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD). The researchers recruited 111 participants with normal cognitive function or SCD, categorized into normal BMI or overweight/obese groups. They […]
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