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Even short-term exposure to harmful microplastics could lead to signs of dementia, a study suggests.  Researchers at the University of Rhode Island genetically modified mice to have an APOE4 mutation, one of the best-known risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease.  The mice were also exposed for three weeks to polystyrene microplastics, which are used to make Styrofoam and other types of foam …

Summary: A new AI framework can detect neurological disorders by analyzing speech with over 90% accuracy. The model, called CTCAIT, captures subtle patterns in voice that may indicate early symptoms of diseases like Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and Wilson disease. Unlike traditional methods, it integrates multi-scale temporal features and attention mechanisms, making it both highly accurate and interpretable. The findings highlight speech …

August 5, 2025 At a Glance An experimental small molecule alleviated CoQ10 deficiency and reversed associated brain damage in a boy with a rare disease. The results suggest a practical approach to treating inherited diseases involving reduced CoQ10 levels. LuckyStep / Shutterstock Human cells gain their energy by breaking down compounds from food, mainly sugars and fats. This process takes …

People with autism are at a significantly greater risk of developing memory-robbing dementia, experts warn.  Researchers presenting at the world’s largest dementia conference this week suggested rapidly surging autism spectrum disorder (ASD) could increase the risk of dementia, which affects 9million Americans. In one study of nearly 800,000 people, adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities were up to three …

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Four-year-old Charlie Townes is facing a challenging battle against a rare neurological condition known as KCNB1 disorder. His grandmother, Agnes Rucker, described his condition, saying, “Just like a floppy little faun at times. It’s really been hard to see that, but then you see the breakthroughs like now, and just pray that it keeps getting better.” …

IN A NUTSHELL 🧠 Researchers used advanced neuroimaging techniques to identify structural brain differences in people with psychopathy. 🔍 The study found significant volume reductions in brain regions linked to emotional regulation and antisocial behavior. 📊 Associations with interpersonal-affective traits were less consistent, highlighting the complexity of psychopathy. 🔬 Findings pave the way for further research into the neurobiological underpinnings …

A pair of specially trained dogs has shown that Parkinson’s disease leaves a telltale scent on human skin. This scent is strong enough for a canine nose to detect with remarkable accuracy. This discovery could open the door to faster, cheaper, and entirely non‑invasive screening for a condition that currently lacks an early diagnostic test. The study brought …