Research How to Cut Dementia Risk: Expert-Backed Tips for a Healthier Brain By Mark Michaud Mar. 12, 2025 URMC experts share science-backed ways to support cognition and brain health, from diet and exercise to social engagement and cognitive training.
Research Fish, Mercury, and the Developing Brain By Mark Michaud Feb. 3, 2025 For decades a large-scale study lead by URMC researchers has helped informed scientists and policy makers on the right balance of fish consumption during pregnancy.
People Faculty Q&A: Karlo J. Lizarraga, MD, MS By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Feb. 2, 2025 Karlo J. Lizarraga, MD, MS, is an associate professor of Neurology and founding director of the Motor Physiology and Neuromodulation Program. He also has appointments in Neuroscience and Neurosurgery.
People Student Spotlight: Aaron Huynh By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Feb. 2, 2025 Aaron Huynh is a second-year student in the Neuroscience Graduate Program at the School of Medicine and Dentistry. He received his undergraduate degree in brain and cognitive sciences from the ...
Research Could Small Repeated Head Hits Cause Major Damage? By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 21, 2025 Study explores how repetitive blows to the head may lead to lasting brain injuries and how potential treatments and limits could change the course.
Research Biotin May Shield Brain from Manganese Damage, Study Finds By Mark Michaud Jan. 21, 2025 New research shows that the B vitamin reduces manganese neurotoxicity by enhancing dopamine production, improving mitochondrial function, and reducing neuron loss in model systems and human nerve ...
Research Brain Immune Cells May also be From Mars and Venus By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 21, 2025 Researchers find that microglia function differently in males versus females, potentially having broad implications for how neurological diseases are studied.
Research Common Sleep Aid May Leave Behind a Dirty Brain By Mark Michaud Jan. 8, 2025 New research shows how norepinephrine-driven oscillations during non-REM sleep activate the glymphatic system to clear brain waste, and that the sleep aid zolpidem disrupts this process, potentially ...
Patient Care Navigating Memory and Cognitive Health: A Guide for Families Facing Dementia By Mark Michaud Jan. 7, 2025 Recognizing signs, adopting lifestyle changes, and accessing emerging treatments can improve outcomes. Support from healthcare providers and organizations is vital for navigating care and decisions.
People A Gallery: Neuroscientists in Color By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 6, 2025 Explore how art and neuroscience come together in this inspiring gallery that includes original art and personal narratives from researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the ...