New research shows that the brain uses built-in molecular timers to decide which memories last longer and which ones fade ...

The ancient Greeks used mnemonic devices to remember lengthy speeches, a testament to their effectiveness. Mnemonics are ...

Semaglutide, the drug behind the blockbuster weight-loss jabs Ozempic and Wegovy, does not slow cognitive decline in people with early-stage Alzheimer's, according to two large new studies.

A 2017 report by Unicef found air pollution potentially affects children’s brains through several mechanisms. It stated the dosage of toxic chemicals required to damage the growing brain in the first ...

Do you pride yourself on never forgetting a face, or can you always spot a long-lost friend walking down the street? If so, ...

In a quiet warehouse on the outskirts of Raglan, lines of tall shelving units are filled with inoculated substrate bags. It ...

Altered driving patterns could serve as an early warning sign of dementia, according to fresh research. Individuals with a ...

Share on PinterestNovo Nordisk has announced the cessation of the Evoke trials, looking at whether GLP-1 drugs could help ...

Humour is survival. Nigerians laugh even in hardship, it’s a cultural resilience. In my work, playfulness creates an entry point to capture the attention of the audience. It softens the heaviness and ...

Inside every human cell, a quiet surveillance network is constantly scanning for trouble, sounding molecular alarms long before damage becomes visible. Scientists are now mapping this internal warning ...

Childhood snacks felt like pure magic, but tasting them now tells a different story. The flavors seem artificial, the ...