How a UCSF team is giving Cronutt the sea lion a second chance with neuroscience
October 15, 2020
Cronutt, a sea lion suffering from toxic algae-induced epilepsy — a problem on the rise due to climate change — gets a shot at a better life.
Why you should never feel guilty about getting a good night’s sleep
September 22, 2020
UCLA researchers behind a new study on the human brain say ‘sleep is as important as food.’
How we sleep today may forecast when Alzheimer’s disease begins
September 17, 2020
Get some more sleep — deep, restorative slumber may defend against virulent dementia.
First ‘plug and play’ brain prosthesis demonstrated in paralyzed person
September 10, 2020
In a significant advance, researchers have developed a way to make prosthetics ‘learn’ better from the brains that control them.
Autism therapy in the palm of your hand
August 12, 2020
A mobile app will provide motivation-based autism treatment for families.
Older adults who can really smell the roses may face lower likelihood of dementia
July 23, 2020
Sensory perception in old age may be linked to cognition, UCSF study shows.
Ready for a cognitive workout?
July 16, 2020
Joint UC Riverside-UC Irvine study seeks volunteers to assess memory training.
We literally don’t see eye-to-eye
July 15, 2020
Scientists show our ability to pinpoint the exact location and size of things varies from one person to the next.
One-time treatment generates new neurons, eliminates Parkinson’s disease in mice
June 25, 2020
A new strategy for treating neurodegeneration gives hope for treating even those with advanced disease.
