A new technology that uses clinical MRI machines to image metabolic activity in the brain could give researchers and clinicians unique insight into brain function and disease, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report. The non-invasive, high-resolution metabolic imaging
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The Best Nootropic Supplements to (Maybe) Boost Brain Power
Ketogenic diet raises brain blood flow by 22% and BDNF by 47% in new study
A new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that a ketogenic diet significantly increased cerebral blood flow and
Over $7.7M in Ontario-Based Platforms to Advance Open Science and Brain Health Innovation
TORONTO, ON (June 20, 2025) – Brain Canada is pleased to announce an investment of more than $7.7 million to support two innovative research platforms based in Ontario that will drive forward brain health discovery, data sharing, and open science
Digital expert shares tips to safeguard kids’ mental health online
TAMPA, Fla. — We know kids spend too much time on their phones, scrolling through videos, social media, or playing online games for hours. All of this is impacting their mental health.
“When I first started this, all we had
Tiny RNA Mark Helps Explain Brain Wiring and Mental Disorders
Summary: New research reveals how a tiny chemical mark on RNA helps wire the brain during development. Scientists discovered that m6A methylation regulates the production of proteins essential for axon growth, including APC and β-actin.
This precise control supports the
The No. 1 Food for Brain Health May Already Be in Your Pantry, Dietitian Says
The brain is arguably the most important organ in the body. While there’s no magic pill to give us cerebral superpowers, there are things we can do to help keep our mind sharp and prevent cognitive decline.
One of the
