How astrocytes and perineuronal nets cooperate to sustain synaptic homeostasis

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressConfocal micrographs showing close association between Perineuronal nets (magenta) and astrocytes (green) in mouse cerebral cortex. Credit: Bhanu TewariSynapses are s

Updated on: August 08,2024

How astrocytes and perineuronal nets cooperate to sustain synaptic homeostasis

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressConfocal micrographs showing close association between Perineuronal nets (magenta) and astrocytes (green) in mouse cerebral cortex. Credit: Bhanu TewariSynapses are s

Updated on:August 08,2024

FDA grants orphan drug designation to potential treatment of STXBP1 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHResearch that was carried out by Baylor Colleg

Updated on: November 22,2024

FDA grants orphan drug designation to potential treatment of STXBP1 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHResearch that was carried out by Baylor Colleg

Updated on:November 22,2024

Computer avatars play a part in dementia detection

by Osaka UniversityFigure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System. Figure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System: (a)Introduction “What’s your name?”(b) Gaze measurement(c) Reading test(d) Fixed question “What’

Updated on: May 22,2024

Computer avatars play a part in dementia detection

by Osaka UniversityFigure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System. Figure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System: (a)Introduction “What’s your name?”(b) Gaze measurement(c) Reading test(d) Fixed question “What’

Updated on:May 22,2024

Different anxiety-related behaviors are mediated by different neural circuits and molecular mechanisms

by Zhejiang UniversityDRNvGluT3∩5-HT→BAPyrand DRNvGluT3∩5-HT→BAPVpathways differentially regulate anxiety-related behaviors. Credit: Zhejiang UniversityAnxiety is a common negative emotion

Updated on: February 03,2024

Different anxiety-related behaviors are mediated by different neural circuits and molecular mechanisms

by Zhejiang UniversityDRNvGluT3∩5-HT→BAPyrand DRNvGluT3∩5-HT→BAPVpathways differentially regulate anxiety-related behaviors. Credit: Zhejiang UniversityAnxiety is a common negative emotion

Updated on:February 03,2024

Important signs of blood clots in the lungs missed in patients with dementia

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with dementia who had signs and risk factors of a pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot in the lungs, were much les

Updated on: May 09,2024

Important signs of blood clots in the lungs missed in patients with dementia

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with dementia who had signs and risk factors of a pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot in the lungs, were much les

Updated on:May 09,2024

Study maps brain wave disruptions affecting memory recall

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterTheta oscillations—brain waves associated with encoding memories—lessen in intensity with administration of a drug called scopolamine, according to a study by UT

Updated on: March 02,2024

Study maps brain wave disruptions affecting memory recall

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterTheta oscillations—brain waves associated with encoding memories—lessen in intensity with administration of a drug called scopolamine, according to a study by UT

Updated on:March 02,2024

COVID-19 lockdowns linked to less accurate recollection of event timing

byPublic Library of ScienceSimilar to a landscape where objects/people are placed in relation to others, a timescape puts the event timeline in relation to other events. Credit: Arianna Sahraie

Updated on: January 21,2024

COVID-19 lockdowns linked to less accurate recollection of event timing

byPublic Library of ScienceSimilar to a landscape where objects/people are placed in relation to others, a timescape puts the event timeline in relation to other events. Credit: Arianna Sahraie

Updated on:January 21,2024

Immune exhaustion in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID

byGriffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityUnlocking the secrets behind immune exhaustion in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID patients is at the ce

Updated on: November 13,2024

Immune exhaustion in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID

byGriffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityUnlocking the secrets behind immune exhaustion in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID patients is at the ce

Updated on:November 13,2024

Lipid-based diets effectively combat Alzheimer's disease in mouse model

by Bentham Science PublishersResearchers have devised several lipid-based diets aimed at slowing down progression and relieving symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Janickova et al, Bentham Sc

Updated on: February 27,2024

Lipid-based diets effectively combat Alzheimer's disease in mouse model

by Bentham Science PublishersResearchers have devised several lipid-based diets aimed at slowing down progression and relieving symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Janickova et al, Bentham Sc

Updated on:February 27,2024

Understanding the how and why of preterm brain injury

by Rob Clancy,Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchRepresentative images of NeuN- and MAP2-positive cells in the cortical gray matter (cortex; Layer V) and caudate. Scale bar represents 50μ

Updated on: September 23,2024

Understanding the how and why of preterm brain injury

by Rob Clancy,Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchRepresentative images of NeuN- and MAP2-positive cells in the cortical gray matter (cortex; Layer V) and caudate. Scale bar represents 50μ

Updated on:September 23,2024

Alzheimer's linked to the brain's 'garbage disposal service'

by Andrew Spence, The LeadPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainResearchers in South Australia have found a genetic link between Alzheimer's disease and the

Updated on: April 25,2024

Alzheimer's linked to the brain's 'garbage disposal service'

by Andrew Spence, The LeadPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainResearchers in South Australia have found a genetic link between Alzheimer's disease and the

Updated on:April 25,2024

Constipation may be a marker for dementia risk

by Amy NortonChronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.Researchers found that among more than 110

Updated on: April 29,2024

Constipation may be a marker for dementia risk

by Amy NortonChronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.Researchers found that among more than 110

Updated on:April 29,2024