Neuronal diversity impacts the brain's information processing

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversitySpike threshold heterogeneity affects the function generation properties of spiking neural networks. (A) Reservoir computing architecture used for functi

Updated on: March 13,2024 7

Neuronal diversity impacts the brain's information processing

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversitySpike threshold heterogeneity affects the function generation properties of spiking neural networks. (A) Reservoir computing architecture used for functi

Updated on:March 13,2024 7

Power of light and oxygen clears Alzheimer's disease protein in live mice

by University of TokyoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small, light-activated molecule recently tested in mice represents a new approach to eliminating clumps of amyloid protein found in the b

Updated on: June 05,2024 6

Power of light and oxygen clears Alzheimer's disease protein in live mice

by University of TokyoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small, light-activated molecule recently tested in mice represents a new approach to eliminating clumps of amyloid protein found in the b

Updated on:June 05,2024 6

Nerve cells in the brain can halt all movement in the body—even breathing

JULY 29, 2023byUniversity of CopenhagenBrainstem projection targets from Chx10-PPN neurons. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01396-3When a hunting dog picks

Updated on: March 13,2024 7

Nerve cells in the brain can halt all movement in the body—even breathing

JULY 29, 2023byUniversity of CopenhagenBrainstem projection targets from Chx10-PPN neurons. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01396-3When a hunting dog picks

Updated on:March 13,2024 7

Machine learning model able to detect signs of Alzheimer's across languages

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers are striving to make earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia possible with a machine learning (ML)

Updated on: June 14,2024 4

Machine learning model able to detect signs of Alzheimer's across languages

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers are striving to make earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia possible with a machine learning (ML)

Updated on:June 14,2024 4

A roadmap for digital neuroscience: Researchers summarize current status and further developments

by EBRAINSCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeuroscience has entered a new, digital phase. The combination of brain research with supercomputing in large-scale, multi-disciplinary research collaboratio

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

A roadmap for digital neuroscience: Researchers summarize current status and further developments

by EBRAINSCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeuroscience has entered a new, digital phase. The combination of brain research with supercomputing in large-scale, multi-disciplinary research collaboratio

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

Researchers discover a protein that stimulates optic nerve regeneration

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutThe image on the left (A) shows four optic nerves that have been crushed. Live nerve tissue glows green in this image, while damaged nerve tissue is dark.

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Researchers discover a protein that stimulates optic nerve regeneration

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutThe image on the left (A) shows four optic nerves that have been crushed. Live nerve tissue glows green in this image, while damaged nerve tissue is dark.

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Sorting protein in neurons defends against neurodegenerative disease

by Temple UniversityDomenico Praticò, MD, Scott Richards North Star Foundation Chair for Alzheimer's Research, Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Microbiology, and Director of t

Updated on: May 26,2024 5

Sorting protein in neurons defends against neurodegenerative disease

by Temple UniversityDomenico Praticò, MD, Scott Richards North Star Foundation Chair for Alzheimer's Research, Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Microbiology, and Director of t

Updated on:May 26,2024 5

Exercise results in larger brain size and lowered dementia risk

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing the landmark Framingham Heart Study to assess how physical activity affects the size of the brain and one's risk for dev

Updated on: May 22,2024 6

Exercise results in larger brain size and lowered dementia risk

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing the landmark Framingham Heart Study to assess how physical activity affects the size of the brain and one's risk for dev

Updated on:May 22,2024 6

Poor sleep among African Americans associated with diminished cognitive function

by RAND CorporationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore fragmented sleep and longer periods of wakefulness after bedtime among a group of low-income African American adults were associated with

Updated on: June 01,2024 7

Poor sleep among African Americans associated with diminished cognitive function

by RAND CorporationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore fragmented sleep and longer periods of wakefulness after bedtime among a group of low-income African American adults were associated with

Updated on:June 01,2024 7

How retrotransposons control the brain

by John Hewitt , Medical XpressCredit: WikipediaAround half of the genome is made up of transposable elements or 'jumping genes' that derive from ancient viral integrations. They persist in va

Updated on: June 01,2024 3

How retrotransposons control the brain

by John Hewitt , Medical XpressCredit: WikipediaAround half of the genome is made up of transposable elements or 'jumping genes' that derive from ancient viral integrations. They persist in va

Updated on:June 01,2024 3

High LDL linked to early-onset Alzheimer's

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsDr. Thomas Wingo and Dr. Aliza Wingo (foreground) lead a lab at the Atlanta VA and Emory University dedicated to understanding the genetic basis of Alzheimer

Updated on: May 22,2024 7

High LDL linked to early-onset Alzheimer's

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsDr. Thomas Wingo and Dr. Aliza Wingo (foreground) lead a lab at the Atlanta VA and Emory University dedicated to understanding the genetic basis of Alzheimer

Updated on:May 22,2024 7

Early detection of Alzheimer's disease with dynamic MRI measurement of glucose in brain

by City University of Hong KongThe team carries out experiments on mice using the 3T MRI animal scanner at CityU, the only of its kind in Hong Kong. The left computer screen in the front shows vital s

Updated on: May 22,2024 8

Early detection of Alzheimer's disease with dynamic MRI measurement of glucose in brain

by City University of Hong KongThe team carries out experiments on mice using the 3T MRI animal scanner at CityU, the only of its kind in Hong Kong. The left computer screen in the front shows vital s

Updated on:May 22,2024 8