Your brain cycles through several stages during sleep, and REM sleep might be the most critical. This mysterious phase, where dreams unfold and memories solidify, accounts for roughly a quarter of ...

Scientists have discovered that breast cancer can quietly throw the brain’s internal clock off balance—almost immediately after cancer begins. In mice, tumors flattened the natural daily rhythm of ...

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

Earlier studies have identified a relationship between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study looks in detail at sleep phases, brain changes, and Alzheimer’s disease. According to the results, ...

A breakthrough in neural sensing technology has been achieved through collaboration between Professor Cai Xinxia's team from the National Key Laboratory of Sensor Technology at the Aerospace ...

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New research has identified that neuroinflammation driven by microglia (immune cells in the brain) is a primary underlying ...

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the ...

Understanding the risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease is a hot topic. With few effective treatments and increased prevalence, taking steps to potentially reduce risk is vital. The authors ...