Study discovers a 'brain thesaurus' that lets neurons derive meaning from spoken words

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing a novel technology for obtaining recordings from single neurons, a team of investigators at Massachusetts General Ho

Updated on: July 05,2024

Study discovers a 'brain thesaurus' that lets neurons derive meaning from spoken words

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing a novel technology for obtaining recordings from single neurons, a team of investigators at Massachusetts General Ho

Updated on:July 05,2024

Examining molecular biomarkers to diagnose vascular cognitive impairment and dementia

by University of New South WalesPathophysiological processes of vascular cognitive impairment and dementia, their interactions and potential biomarkers. Credit:Nature Reviews Neurology&nbsp

Updated on: June 20,2024

Examining molecular biomarkers to diagnose vascular cognitive impairment and dementia

by University of New South WalesPathophysiological processes of vascular cognitive impairment and dementia, their interactions and potential biomarkers. Credit:Nature Reviews Neurology&nbsp

Updated on:June 20,2024

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

Inflammatory changes in the brain twenty years before Alzheimer onset

by Karolinska InstitutetSome of the researcher's PET-images.Roughly twenty years before the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease appear, inflammatory changes in the brain can be seen, ac

Updated on: February 27,2024

Inflammatory changes in the brain twenty years before Alzheimer onset

by Karolinska InstitutetSome of the researcher's PET-images.Roughly twenty years before the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease appear, inflammatory changes in the brain can be seen, ac

Updated on:February 27,2024

Pilot study uses brainwave activity to assess depressed mood in healthy people

by University of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Tsukuba found that the frequency of a brainwave phenomenon called phase resetting reflects daily changes in dep

Updated on: February 03,2024

Pilot study uses brainwave activity to assess depressed mood in healthy people

by University of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Tsukuba found that the frequency of a brainwave phenomenon called phase resetting reflects daily changes in dep

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

DNA vaccine protects against toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterUT Southwestern researchers have developed a DNA vaccine that helps the body protect against toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. These images

Updated on: March 30,2024

DNA vaccine protects against toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterUT Southwestern researchers have developed a DNA vaccine that helps the body protect against toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. These images

Updated on:March 30,2024

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

Touching a nerve in the fight against chronic pain and diseases

JANUARY 11, 2024by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human body's longest cranial nerve has the potential to impro

Updated on: March 13,2024

Touching a nerve in the fight against chronic pain and diseases

JANUARY 11, 2024by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human body's longest cranial nerve has the potential to impro

Updated on:March 13,2024

Alzheimer's and dementia: Understand wandering and how to address it

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWandering and becoming lost is common among people with Alzheimer's disease or other disorders causing dementia. This behavior can happen i

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's and dementia: Understand wandering and how to address it

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWandering and becoming lost is common among people with Alzheimer's disease or other disorders causing dementia. This behavior can happen i

Updated on:April 20,2024

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

Researchers find new origin of deep brain waves

byUniversity of California, IrvineSpindle frequencies embedded in the spike train. (A) Raw data of single axon from CA3 feedback to DG (F12-G12) channels, array ECDGCA3CA1 19908 160518 160610 d2

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers find new origin of deep brain waves

byUniversity of California, IrvineSpindle frequencies embedded in the spike train. (A) Raw data of single axon from CA3 feedback to DG (F12-G12) channels, array ECDGCA3CA1 19908 160518 160610 d2

Updated on:April 28,2024