From molecular to whole-brain scale in a simple animal, study reveals serotonin's effects

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyA 3D rendering of a C. elegans worm, mapping all of its neurons. Credit: Steve Flavell/MIT Picower InstituteBecause serotonin is one of the primary chemica

Updated on: February 18,2024

From molecular to whole-brain scale in a simple animal, study reveals serotonin's effects

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyA 3D rendering of a C. elegans worm, mapping all of its neurons. Credit: Steve Flavell/MIT Picower InstituteBecause serotonin is one of the primary chemica

Updated on:February 18,2024

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

Clues to preventing Alzheimer's come from patient who evaded disease, despite genetics

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.029Alzheimer's disease has plagued one large Colombian family for generations, striking d

Updated on: February 24,2024

Clues to preventing Alzheimer's come from patient who evaded disease, despite genetics

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.029Alzheimer's disease has plagued one large Colombian family for generations, striking d

Updated on:February 24,2024

How the gut communicates with the brain

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayHow the 'second brain' – the enteric nervous system in our gut—communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions faced

Updated on: February 03,2024

How the gut communicates with the brain

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayHow the 'second brain' – the enteric nervous system in our gut—communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions faced

Updated on:February 03,2024

Brain plasticity study: Oxytocin drives development of neural connections in adult-born neurons

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLearning a new task, mastering a musical instrument or being able to adapt to the constantly changing environment are all possible th

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain plasticity study: Oxytocin drives development of neural connections in adult-born neurons

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLearning a new task, mastering a musical instrument or being able to adapt to the constantly changing environment are all possible th

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

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

Better country dementia care

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainRising levels of dementia is putting pressure on residential aged care facilities, including in rural and regional centers where nursing homes and s

Updated on: June 05,2024

Better country dementia care

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainRising levels of dementia is putting pressure on residential aged care facilities, including in rural and regional centers where nursing homes and s

Updated on:June 05,2024

Gene yields insights into the causes of neurodegeneration

by Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcross the globe, approximately 50 million people are living with dementia. The two most common forms are Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal

Updated on: June 14,2024

Gene yields insights into the causes of neurodegeneration

by Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcross the globe, approximately 50 million people are living with dementia. The two most common forms are Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal

Updated on:June 14,2024

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

Altered brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women

by Impact Journals LLCBetween-group comparison map (premenopausal women vs. postmenopausal women) of the left mOFC functional connectivity. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205662A

Updated on: April 06,2024

Altered brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women

by Impact Journals LLCBetween-group comparison map (premenopausal women vs. postmenopausal women) of the left mOFC functional connectivity. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205662A

Updated on:April 06,2024

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

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