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Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

byUniversity of IowaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSalt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volum

Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

byUniversity of IowaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSalt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volum
Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes

Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not o

Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not o
New research shines light on highly sensitive human visual system

New research shines light on highly sensitive human visual system

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe performance of human observers agrees with the new dim light detection model where performance is fundamentally limited by retinal thresholding nonlinearities along t

New research shines light on highly sensitive human visual system

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe performance of human observers agrees with the new dim light detection model where performance is fundamentally limited by retinal thresholding nonlinearities along t
Researchers use AI to predict, detect Alzheimer's disease

Researchers use AI to predict, detect Alzheimer's disease

by West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia University researchers are using artificial intelligence tools to detect Alzheimer's disease in its early stages, as well as determine risk factors an

Researchers use AI to predict, detect Alzheimer's disease

by West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia University researchers are using artificial intelligence tools to detect Alzheimer's disease in its early stages, as well as determine risk factors an
Huntington's disease gene may also enhance early brain development and intelligence

Huntington's disease gene may also enhance early brain development and intelligence

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaYears-to-onset (YTO)-dependent brain functional changes. Credit:Annals of Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1002/ana.27046The genetic mutation that causes

Huntington's disease gene may also enhance early brain development and intelligence

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaYears-to-onset (YTO)-dependent brain functional changes. Credit:Annals of Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1002/ana.27046The genetic mutation that causes
New research identifies potential therapeutic target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

New research identifies potential therapeutic target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114719Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's diseas

New research identifies potential therapeutic target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114719Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's diseas
Primate study sheds light on a neural mechanism that separates signal from noise in the brain

Primate study sheds light on a neural mechanism that separates signal from noise in the brain

byUniversity of TokyoMesoscale functional imaging revealed patchy spatial patterns of spontaneous activity throughout the marmoset neocortex. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI:

Primate study sheds light on a neural mechanism that separates signal from noise in the brain

byUniversity of TokyoMesoscale functional imaging revealed patchy spatial patterns of spontaneous activity throughout the marmoset neocortex. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI:
Exploring the impact of meta learning on post-stroke motor recovery

Exploring the impact of meta learning on post-stroke motor recovery

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe variability in recovery performance among individuals who have suffered a stroke has puzzled clinicians. A research group from Univer

Exploring the impact of meta learning on post-stroke motor recovery

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe variability in recovery performance among individuals who have suffered a stroke has puzzled clinicians. A research group from Univer
Study highlights financial burden of dementia on older adults, families

Study highlights financial burden of dementia on older adults, families

by Sam Fahmy,Georgia State UniversityCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsA new study that provides details on out-of-pocket expenses for people with dementia finds that costs for long-term care

Study highlights financial burden of dementia on older adults, families

by Sam Fahmy,Georgia State UniversityCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsA new study that provides details on out-of-pocket expenses for people with dementia finds that costs for long-term care
Study of patients with epilepsy shows how making new neurons benefits cognition

Study of patients with epilepsy shows how making new neurons benefits cognition

byKeck School of Medicine of USCNewborn neuron (green and purple cell) in brain tissue from patients with epilepsy. Credit: Aswathy Ammothumkandy/Bonaguidi Lab/USC.Cell Stem CellWhy do adu

Study of patients with epilepsy shows how making new neurons benefits cognition

byKeck School of Medicine of USCNewborn neuron (green and purple cell) in brain tissue from patients with epilepsy. Credit: Aswathy Ammothumkandy/Bonaguidi Lab/USC.Cell Stem CellWhy do adu
New pathway in Alzheimer's disease provides earlier target for potential therapies

New pathway in Alzheimer's disease provides earlier target for potential therapies

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a new target in development of Alzheimer's dis

New pathway in Alzheimer's disease provides earlier target for potential therapies

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a new target in development of Alzheimer's dis
Rate of Alzheimer's deaths on the rise

Rate of Alzheimer's deaths on the rise

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Thinkstock/monkeybusinessimagesThe rate of death from Alzheimer's disease in the United States increased by more than 50 percent in the past 15 years,

Rate of Alzheimer's deaths on the rise

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Thinkstock/monkeybusinessimagesThe rate of death from Alzheimer's disease in the United States increased by more than 50 percent in the past 15 years,