Study reveals new details about Argonaute syndromes, a class of neurodevelopmental disorders

byUniversity of Massachusetts Medical SchoolVictor Ambros, PhD, and Ye Duan, PhD, show that amino acid changes in the AGO1 protein globally disrupt the RNA silencing process. Credit: University

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Study reveals new details about Argonaute syndromes, a class of neurodevelopmental disorders

byUniversity of Massachusetts Medical SchoolVictor Ambros, PhD, and Ye Duan, PhD, show that amino acid changes in the AGO1 protein globally disrupt the RNA silencing process. Credit: University

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a new large-sc

Updated on: May 28,2024 4

Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a new large-sc

Updated on:May 28,2024 4

Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy

byUniversity of South AustraliaThe whole proposed system where the patient sits in front of the camera, the captured image is displayed on the screen, and the detection window appears around the

Updated on: January 02,2024 16

Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy

byUniversity of South AustraliaThe whole proposed system where the patient sits in front of the camera, the captured image is displayed on the screen, and the detection window appears around the

Updated on:January 02,2024 16

'Salty' immune cells surrounding the brain linked to hypertension-induced dementia

byNational Institutes of HealthFluorescent staining reveals the extensive network of blood vessels of the dura mater. These vessels contain T cells that, in a mouse model of chronic high blood p

Updated on: January 26,2024 19

'Salty' immune cells surrounding the brain linked to hypertension-induced dementia

byNational Institutes of HealthFluorescent staining reveals the extensive network of blood vessels of the dura mater. These vessels contain T cells that, in a mouse model of chronic high blood p

Updated on:January 26,2024 19

Neuroscientist finds cluster of dopamine neurons drives eating behaviors

by Kendall Cooper,Florida State UniversityZI DA axonal terminals in the PVT were activated for food approach but inhibited during food consumption.(A) AAV-hSynapsin1-FLEx-axon-GCaMP6s was inject

Updated on: January 10,2024 15

Neuroscientist finds cluster of dopamine neurons drives eating behaviors

by Kendall Cooper,Florida State UniversityZI DA axonal terminals in the PVT were activated for food approach but inhibited during food consumption.(A) AAV-hSynapsin1-FLEx-axon-GCaMP6s was inject

Updated on:January 10,2024 15

Study reveals the structure of brain waves associated with memory consolidation

bySpanish National Research CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe reactivation of patterns of neuronal activity based on experience is crucial for learning and memory, but these patterns

Updated on: January 10,2024 12

Study reveals the structure of brain waves associated with memory consolidation

bySpanish National Research CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe reactivation of patterns of neuronal activity based on experience is crucial for learning and memory, but these patterns

Updated on:January 10,2024 12

Analgesic effects of VR distraction and mindfulness scenes associated with different electroencephalography signatures

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) can be used to modify patients' experience of pain. However, the current understanding of wha

Updated on: January 06,2024 11

Analgesic effects of VR distraction and mindfulness scenes associated with different electroencephalography signatures

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) can be used to modify patients' experience of pain. However, the current understanding of wha

Updated on:January 06,2024 11

Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants

by Josh Meyer,Virginia TechCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worl

Updated on: June 07,2024 8

Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants

by Josh Meyer,Virginia TechCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worl

Updated on:June 07,2024 8

AI tool aids in screening ultrasound videos for carpal tunnel syndrome

by Ranjini Raghunath,Indian Institute of ScienceLeft: Ultrasound machine showing the median nerve. Right: Machine learning model running in laptop and segmenting the median nerve in real time. C

Updated on: December 26,2023 12

AI tool aids in screening ultrasound videos for carpal tunnel syndrome

by Ranjini Raghunath,Indian Institute of ScienceLeft: Ultrasound machine showing the median nerve. Right: Machine learning model running in laptop and segmenting the median nerve in real time. C

Updated on:December 26,2023 12

Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

Updated on: December 28,2023 17

Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

Updated on:December 28,2023 17

Multiple sclerosis drug improves memory in mice modeling Alzheimer's disease

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLosing memory is a hallmark of Alzheimer's, a symptom of the disease that depletes a patient&#39

Updated on: May 28,2024 4

Multiple sclerosis drug improves memory in mice modeling Alzheimer's disease

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLosing memory is a hallmark of Alzheimer's, a symptom of the disease that depletes a patient&#39

Updated on:May 28,2024 4

How climate change could be affecting your brain

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new element of the catastrophic impacts of climate change is emerging—how global warming is impacting the human brain.In a paper published today

Updated on: January 10,2024 10

How climate change could be affecting your brain

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new element of the catastrophic impacts of climate change is emerging—how global warming is impacting the human brain.In a paper published today

Updated on:January 10,2024 10