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UNM Researchers Receive Funding to
Launch Clinical Trial of a New Alzheimer’s Vaccine
On July 21 2025, University of New Mexico researchers reported having received funding to launch an early-stage clinical trial of a vaccine engineered to clear pathological tau protein from the brains of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia.
The Phase 1a/1b trial, supported in part by a $1 million grant from the Alzheimer’s Association’s Part the Cloud initiative, will test the novel vaccine, which was developed by UNM School of Medicine scientists, said Kiran Bhaskar, PhD, professor in the Departments of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology and Neurology.
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Summer Health Tips
Life tends to feel a little easier in the summer. Sunny days can brighten your mood. You have more hours of daylight to spend outdoors. And you feel more energized and renewed. So, what better time than these warmer months to try some healthier habits? Check out these 12 medically approved summer health tips.
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How Curiosity Rewires Your Brain
Curiosity is often treated as a personality quirk — something childlike and playful, maybe even optional. But neuroscience paints a different picture. It also helps us learn more efficiently, enhancing hippocampal activity and boosting our capacity to form and retain new memories. Perhaps most importantly, curiosity promotes neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to rewire itself in response to new experiences. This makes it an ideal cognitive state for those inevitable moments of change when we need to break established neural patterns and form new connections.
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How Exercise Changes Your Brain
Why is movement linked to such a wide range of psychological benefits? One reason is its powerful and profound effects on the brain. Here are five surprising ways that being active is good for your brain—and how you can harness these benefits yourself.
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How do I keep my brain healthy?
Health Matters, Courtney Allison is joined by Dr. Sonja Blum, a neurologist with New York-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine.
Dr. Blum shares simple ways to protect your brain health as you age.
Dr. Blum and Ms. Allison explore the science behind nutrition and exercise in relation to the brain, as well as the importance of social engagement, mental health, and quality sleep. They also speak about evidence that shows how meditation benefits the brain. Plus, they touch on whether or not brain puzzles actually help with cognitive function, and the unique brain health challenges faced by women. Listen here. 13 minutes.
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25 Minute Sweet Potato and Bean Bake
These quick sweet potato and bean enchiladas are diabetes-friendly thanks to egg wraps that are lower in carbs than traditional tortillas. The vegetarian filling is both sweet and savory, while the topping adds texture and freshness.
Click here for the recipe.
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