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

Neurons in mouse piriform cortex aid in recurrent circuit development, study finds

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEmbryonically active neurons labeled in brain-wide regions, highlighting particularly dense and broad activation in piriform cortex (also known as primary olfactory c

Updated on: October 16,2024

Neurons in mouse piriform cortex aid in recurrent circuit development, study finds

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEmbryonically active neurons labeled in brain-wide regions, highlighting particularly dense and broad activation in piriform cortex (also known as primary olfactory c

Updated on:October 16,2024

Low-cost versatile mesoscope makes brain imaging in rodents more accessible

by SPIEThis newly developed modular mesoscope can be used for in vivo fluorescence imaging of rodent brains. It is versatile and can adjust to different experimental requirements while still prov

Updated on: March 19,2024

Low-cost versatile mesoscope makes brain imaging in rodents more accessible

by SPIEThis newly developed modular mesoscope can be used for in vivo fluorescence imaging of rodent brains. It is versatile and can adjust to different experimental requirements while still prov

Updated on:March 19,2024

Survey uncovers pandemic's complex impact on people living with dementia and their families

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaCredit:Huy Phan/UnsplashCOVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, confirms a

Updated on: May 22,2024

Survey uncovers pandemic's complex impact on people living with dementia and their families

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaCredit:Huy Phan/UnsplashCOVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, confirms a

Updated on:May 22,2024

The biggest financial, legal and functional challenges of caregivers of persons living with dementia

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnew studypublished inJMIR Agingidentifies the major challenges and needs of the 11 million Americ

Updated on: March 02,2024

The biggest financial, legal and functional challenges of caregivers of persons living with dementia

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnew studypublished inJMIR Agingidentifies the major challenges and needs of the 11 million Americ

Updated on:March 02,2024

A new book by neuroscientist offers strategies for reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease

by Julie Cohen,University of California - Santa BarbaraA brain illustration. Credit: UCSBDiet, exercise, a good night's sleep—all sound recommendations for mitigating one's risk for ever

Updated on: February 27,2024

A new book by neuroscientist offers strategies for reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease

by Julie Cohen,University of California - Santa BarbaraA brain illustration. Credit: UCSBDiet, exercise, a good night's sleep—all sound recommendations for mitigating one's risk for ever

Updated on:February 27,2024

How near-death experiences and psychedelics alter attitudes about death

by Public Library of ScienceAn image of a tunnel in Duluth, Minnesota, reminiscent of classic Near Death Experience features (a bright light at the end of a tunnel at a point of no return). Credi

Updated on: February 05,2024

How near-death experiences and psychedelics alter attitudes about death

by Public Library of ScienceAn image of a tunnel in Duluth, Minnesota, reminiscent of classic Near Death Experience features (a bright light at the end of a tunnel at a point of no return). Credi

Updated on:February 05,2024

Brain stimulation can rewire and heal damaged neural connections, but it isn't clear how

by Azadeh Yazdan-Shahmorad, Alec Greaves-Tunnell and Julien Bloch,The ConversationDeep-brain stimulation is one form of neurostimulation currently used to treat Parkinson’s and depression.The co

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain stimulation can rewire and heal damaged neural connections, but it isn't clear how

by Azadeh Yazdan-Shahmorad, Alec Greaves-Tunnell and Julien Bloch,The ConversationDeep-brain stimulation is one form of neurostimulation currently used to treat Parkinson’s and depression.The co

Updated on:February 21,2024

Are the olfactory responses of patients in a coma or vegetative state signs of consciousness?

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressBehavioral results and global connectivity among HCs, ORES, and N-ORES. (A) The proportion of olfactory response among MCS and VS/UWS patients. A relationship was obs

Updated on: February 03,2024

Are the olfactory responses of patients in a coma or vegetative state signs of consciousness?

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressBehavioral results and global connectivity among HCs, ORES, and N-ORES. (A) The proportion of olfactory response among MCS and VS/UWS patients. A relationship was obs

Updated on:February 03,2024

Immune cells of the brain are not all the same: New research could open novel therapeutic pathways

by University of HelsinkiMicroglia (in red) surround an ARG1+microglia cell (in yellow) that expresses the enzyme ARG1. Credit: Vassilis StratouliasA recent study published inNature Neurosc

Updated on: February 21,2024

Immune cells of the brain are not all the same: New research could open novel therapeutic pathways

by University of HelsinkiMicroglia (in red) surround an ARG1+microglia cell (in yellow) that expresses the enzyme ARG1. Credit: Vassilis StratouliasA recent study published inNature Neurosc

Updated on:February 21,2024

Alzheimer's breakthrough: Two short strings of amino acids could pave the way to new treatments

by Ryan O'byrne,University of AlbertaU of A neurologist Jack Jhamandas led a team that found a new treatment significantly improved memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease. The researche

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's breakthrough: Two short strings of amino acids could pave the way to new treatments

by Ryan O'byrne,University of AlbertaU of A neurologist Jack Jhamandas led a team that found a new treatment significantly improved memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease. The researche

Updated on:April 18,2024

Personal wealth associated with health care costs in people with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinland has a strong public health care system; nevertheless, personal wealth is associated with the costs of hospital care and me

Updated on: February 24,2024

Personal wealth associated with health care costs in people with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinland has a strong public health care system; nevertheless, personal wealth is associated with the costs of hospital care and me

Updated on:February 24,2024