The protein tomosyn hinders the secretion of neurotransmitters (chemicals that help transfer information between neurons). When scientists changed the level of tomosyn in mice, there was a sharp decline in their memory and learning skills....
read moreA new study found that people with autism spectrum disorders have a lower ability to metabolize L-tryptophan (an amino acid). In addition, people with ASD express some of the genes involved in metabolizing L-tryptophan at lower levels....
read moreOlder people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) may be more likely to develop memory and thinking problems. It’s more proof that heart health and brain health are linked....
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In one episode of her informative video series “Let’s Talk About the Brain,” Dr. Layne Kalbfleisch uses marbles and twine to demonstrate the working relationship between neurons and dendrites. She also writes about the brain in a mini-blog of...
read moreAs little as one session of 20 minutes of Hatha yoga significantly improves people’s speed and accuracy on working memory and inhibitory control tests. In addition, they performed significantly better right after yoga than right after moderate to vigorous...
read moreA new study found that 8- to 12-year-olds who play tackle football have significantly more concussions during games than practice. The majority of concussions involved helmet-to-helmet contact. Overall, the boys were 26 times more likely to suffer a concussion...
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