April Anderson+FollowDid We Just Find the Brain’s Trash Chute?Scientists just found a hidden waste-clearing system in our brains—think tiny trash chutes run by glial cells! When this system breaks down, it could trigger the neuron decay seen in Alzheimer’s. The wild part? They first spotted it in spider brains! Turns out, our brains and spider brains share this ancient cleaning crew. If we can figure out how to keep these brain janitors working, it might change how we fight Alzheimer’s. Mind = blown! #BrainScience #Alzheimers #Neuroscience #MedicalResearch #MindBlown #Health70Share
April Anderson+FollowGame-Changer for Parkinson’s SymptomsDid you know there’s now a 24/7 infusion treatment for Parkinson’s? The FDA just approved foscarbidopa/foslevodopa as the first continuous subcutaneous delivery system. Unlike regular pills, this pump keeps medication levels steady, which means fewer ups and downs, less "off" time, and even overnight symptom control. Plus, it skips all the stomach issues that come with oral meds. This could seriously level up quality of life for patients and their caregivers! #ParkinsonsDisease #MedicalBreakthrough #HealthTech #Neuroscience #Health9011Share
Jordan Jimenez+FollowSerotonin Neurons: Not Lone Wolves!Turns out, serotonin neurons aren’t just doing their own thing—they’re actually competing and teaming up to help us make decisions! Researchers found these brain cells interact in ways that shape when and how serotonin gets released, which could totally change how we think about mood disorders and decision-making. There’s even a brain circuit that helps us decide whether to go for something or bail—like, do you jump off the high dive or not? This could mean smarter treatments for depression down the road! #Neuroscience #BrainFacts #MoodDisorders #Serotonin #ScienceNews #Health100Share
Michelle Welch+FollowScientists Crack Autism’s Social CodeMajor science alert: Researchers just found a brain circuit that explains why kids with autism might struggle with social cues. Turns out, it’s all about how fast the brain can shift attention—if that circuit’s off, social learning gets tricky. They even matched the findings in both mice and kids! Early intervention targeting this could mean huge leaps in development. Imagine a future where we can help kids connect better, just by understanding their brain’s wiring! #AutismResearch #BrainScience #SocialSkills #EarlyIntervention #Neuroscience #Health201114Share
Adam Schmidt+FollowRethinking Autism DiagnosisCould AI change how autism is diagnosed? Canadian researchers say yes! They argue that less focus should be on social skills and more on unique behaviors and interests. By combining AI with clinical experience, we can achieve more accurate diagnoses. This could lead to quicker interventions and better outcomes for those on the spectrum. #AutismAwareness #AIinHealthcare #AutismDiagnosis #Neuroscience #Health261Share
