New approach to traumatic brain injuries could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment

by Queen Mary, University of LondonFigure 1. Cerebral biopsy sample and fluorescent immunostaining. (A) An image of the cerebral biopsy obtained from a severe TBI patient and fixed in 10% formali

Updated on: February 03,2024

New approach to traumatic brain injuries could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment

by Queen Mary, University of LondonFigure 1. Cerebral biopsy sample and fluorescent immunostaining. (A) An image of the cerebral biopsy obtained from a severe TBI patient and fixed in 10% formali

Updated on:February 03,2024

Solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with preclinical Alzheimer disease, solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline, according to a study published online July 17 in theNew England Journal of Medicine&

Updated on: April 02,2024

Solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with preclinical Alzheimer disease, solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline, according to a study published online July 17 in theNew England Journal of Medicine&

Updated on:April 02,2024

Unexpected link found between 2 schizophrenia risk proteins

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityBehavioral alterations in MAP6−/−and Kv3.1−/−mice. Adult (3–6 months old) WT B6 (black bars), MAP6−/−(red bars), and Kv3.1−/−(g

Updated on: January 12,2024

Unexpected link found between 2 schizophrenia risk proteins

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityBehavioral alterations in MAP6−/−and Kv3.1−/−mice. Adult (3–6 months old) WT B6 (black bars), MAP6−/−(red bars), and Kv3.1−/−(g

Updated on:January 12,2024

Cognitive impairment afflicts majority of stroke patients

by Wenche Margrethe Kulmo,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Marcus Aurelius from PexelsParalysis and difficulty speaking are well-known problems following a stroke. Establish

Updated on: February 18,2024

Cognitive impairment afflicts majority of stroke patients

by Wenche Margrethe Kulmo,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Marcus Aurelius from PexelsParalysis and difficulty speaking are well-known problems following a stroke. Establish

Updated on:February 18,2024

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

Neural activity study shows the brain processes direct speech and its echo separately

byPublic Library of ScienceSpeech processing in an echoic environment. Credit: Jiaxin Gao (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Echoes can make speech harder to understand, and tuning

Updated on: March 13,2024

Neural activity study shows the brain processes direct speech and its echo separately

byPublic Library of ScienceSpeech processing in an echoic environment. Credit: Jiaxin Gao (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Echoes can make speech harder to understand, and tuning

Updated on:March 13,2024

Seizures in Alzheimer's mouse model disrupt adult neurogenesis

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Jeannie Chin. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineMemory impairment and mood changes are typically observed in patients with Alzheimer's disease but what distur

Updated on: April 20,2024

Seizures in Alzheimer's mouse model disrupt adult neurogenesis

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Jeannie Chin. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineMemory impairment and mood changes are typically observed in patients with Alzheimer's disease but what distur

Updated on:April 20,2024

Beyond neurons: How cells called astrocytes contribute to brain disorders

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers studied the molecules produced by astrocytes, like those pictured, to understand how the cells play a role in neurodevelopmental disorders. Credit: Salk Institut

Updated on: February 03,2024

Beyond neurons: How cells called astrocytes contribute to brain disorders

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers studied the molecules produced by astrocytes, like those pictured, to understand how the cells play a role in neurodevelopmental disorders. Credit: Salk Institut

Updated on:February 03,2024

Physicists overturn common assumptions regarding brain activity

byBar-Ilan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe brain is a complex network containing billions of neurons. The soma of each of these neurons communicates simultaneously with thousands

Updated on: January 10,2024

Physicists overturn common assumptions regarding brain activity

byBar-Ilan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe brain is a complex network containing billions of neurons. The soma of each of these neurons communicates simultaneously with thousands

Updated on:January 10,2024

Blood test for Alzheimer's disease predicts future cognitive decline in healthy people

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, a clinician can order a blood test to check a patient's cholesterol or hemoglobin A1c levels—biomarkers that help predict an

Updated on: April 08,2024

Blood test for Alzheimer's disease predicts future cognitive decline in healthy people

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, a clinician can order a blood test to check a patient's cholesterol or hemoglobin A1c levels—biomarkers that help predict an

Updated on:April 08,2024

Gene therapy using 'zinc fingers' may help treat Alzheimer's disease, animal study shows

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have used a genetic engineering strategy to dramatically reduce levels of tau—a key protein that accumulates and beco

Updated on: May 22,2024

Gene therapy using 'zinc fingers' may help treat Alzheimer's disease, animal study shows

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have used a genetic engineering strategy to dramatically reduce levels of tau—a key protein that accumulates and beco

Updated on:May 22,2024

Study associates reduced activity of a key enzyme with microcephaly in Zika-infected offspring

byFAPESPCredit:Journal of Neurochemistry(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jnc.15918Mice that were infected with Zika virus during pregnancy and developed microcephaly displayed less activity of N

Updated on: January 11,2024

Study associates reduced activity of a key enzyme with microcephaly in Zika-infected offspring

byFAPESPCredit:Journal of Neurochemistry(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jnc.15918Mice that were infected with Zika virus during pregnancy and developed microcephaly displayed less activity of N

Updated on:January 11,2024