Light therapy shows promise in improving sleep and mood for Alzheimer’s patients, with minimal side effects, but larger studies are needed for confirmation. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA new study published in PLOS ONE suggests that light therapy may significantly improve sleep quality, strengthen circadian rhythms, and reduce caregiver burden in Alzheimer’s patients.Alzheimer’s not only impairs memory...
Credit: PixabayNeurons, the brain’s essential cells, form intricate networks by exchanging signals, enabling learning and adaptation. Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands have created a 3D-printed environment that closely resembles real brain tissue. Using nanoscale pillars, they replicate the soft, fibrous structure that supports neurons. This innovation provides a...
Credit: PixabayUsing multiple NASA telescopes, scientists have conducted a groundbreaking survey to detect both visible and hidden supermassive black holes—colossal objects billions of times more massive than the Sun. Nearly every large galaxy is thought to harbor one at its core, yet directly counting them is impossible. Instead, astronomers analyze smaller samples to estimate...
Credit: PixabayThe bacteria in your mouth may play a surprising role in brain health, potentially influencing cognitive decline as you age. A new study reveals that a diet rich in nitrates—found in leafy greens and the Mediterranean diet—could promote beneficial oral bacteria linked to improved memory and reduced dementia risk.Researchers suggest that the microbial...
NASA astronaut Victor Glover tests collection methods for ISS External Microorganisms in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab at Johnson Space Center. (NASA)On January 30, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will embark on a 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS). One key objective is collecting surface samples to study microbial presence on the station’s...
Credit: PixabayHeart disease claims a life every 34 seconds in the U.S., making it the nation’s leading cause of death, according to a new report.“These statistics should alarm all of us—they represent our friends and loved ones,” says Dr. Keith Churchwell, president of the American Heart Association.The 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update...
Sea surface temperature anomalies for 27 January 2025. The deeper the warm colors, the more anomalously high the sea temperature is. (NOAA)The sharp rise in global temperatures since 2023 has fueled relentless disasters worldwide, from the still-burning LA fires to the deadly Valencia floods, leaving scientists scrambling for answers.New ocean data suggests a key culprit:...
Credit: PixabayThe bacteria in your mouth affect more than just your teeth and gums—they may also play a role in brain function. A study of 55 people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) found that those with higher levels of Neisseria bacteria performed better on tests of working memory, executive function, and visual attention. Even...
Credit: PixabayWhen you sleep and dream, your brain may undergo a "rinse cycle," clearing out toxic by-products to prepare for the next day. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have now mapped the flow of neurotransmitters, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid in mice, uncovering how this process works—and revealing that common sleep drugs like Ambien...
Credit: PixabayResearchers have identified how a specific protein, DUSP6, influences the growth and spread of colon cancer, offering new insights into why this type of cancer can be aggressive in certain patients. This discovery not only advances our understanding of colorectal cancer (CRC) but also reveals a promising treatment target.Cancer cells rely on various...
