Molecular changes in the brain in aftermath of traumatic event may help explain long-term susceptibility or resilience

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Chung Sub Kim. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversitySocial avoidance is a common symptom of PTSD, and scientists working to better und

Updated on: February 05,2024

Molecular changes in the brain in aftermath of traumatic event may help explain long-term susceptibility or resilience

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Chung Sub Kim. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversitySocial avoidance is a common symptom of PTSD, and scientists working to better und

Updated on:February 05,2024

Novel Rett syndrome variant shines light on new screening strategies for therapies

byTexas Children's HospitalMeCP2 protein level is reduced in the patient fibroblast-derived neurons. (A) Diagram of MeCP2 protein with the G118E mutation in the methyl-CpG binding domain (MB

Updated on: January 11,2024

Novel Rett syndrome variant shines light on new screening strategies for therapies

byTexas Children's HospitalMeCP2 protein level is reduced in the patient fibroblast-derived neurons. (A) Diagram of MeCP2 protein with the G118E mutation in the methyl-CpG binding domain (MB

Updated on:January 11,2024

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

Researchers identify key genes in the development of the primate brain

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityRegionalization of macaque telencephalon. Single-cell transcriptomics of prenatal macaque telencephalic regions distinguished subtypes spanning development. The t

Updated on: January 12,2024

Researchers identify key genes in the development of the primate brain

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityRegionalization of macaque telencephalon. Single-cell transcriptomics of prenatal macaque telencephalic regions distinguished subtypes spanning development. The t

Updated on:January 12,2024

Gene identified that could help prevent or delay onset of Alzheimer's disease

by Steve Yozwiak,The Translational Genomics Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFindings of a study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City o

Updated on: June 14,2024

Gene identified that could help prevent or delay onset of Alzheimer's disease

by Steve Yozwiak,The Translational Genomics Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFindings of a study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City o

Updated on:June 14,2024

Alzheimer's disease raises the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from this viral disease

by Elton Alisson,FAPESPPatients with dementia and especially Alzheimer’s run a threefold risk of dying as a result of infection by SARS-CoV-2. The risk is six times greater if they are over 80,

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's disease raises the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from this viral disease

by Elton Alisson,FAPESPPatients with dementia and especially Alzheimer’s run a threefold risk of dying as a result of infection by SARS-CoV-2. The risk is six times greater if they are over 80,

Updated on:April 16,2024

Restoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in mice shows that selectively removing cells that are no longer dividing from the brains of mice with a form of Alz

Updated on: June 11,2024

Restoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in mice shows that selectively removing cells that are no longer dividing from the brains of mice with a form of Alz

Updated on:June 11,2024

Tau hot spots open new avenues of discovery into dementia

by Queensland Brain InstituteRepresentative diffraction-limited image of a neuroblastoma cell expressing Tau-mEos3.2 molecules acquired in the green channel before single-molecule imaging. Credit: Dr

Updated on: April 02,2024

Tau hot spots open new avenues of discovery into dementia

by Queensland Brain InstituteRepresentative diffraction-limited image of a neuroblastoma cell expressing Tau-mEos3.2 molecules acquired in the green channel before single-molecule imaging. Credit: Dr

Updated on:April 02,2024

Microbes may hold the key for treating neurological disorders

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen we think about the causes of neurological disorders and how to treat them, we think about targeting the brain. But is this the b

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbes may hold the key for treating neurological disorders

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen we think about the causes of neurological disorders and how to treat them, we think about targeting the brain. But is this the b

Updated on:May 17,2024

Tau PET: A window into the future of Alzheimer's patients

by University of GenevaTau imaging with 18F-Flortaucipir PET in Alzheimer’s disease. The figure shows a prototypical tau accumulation pattern, obtained by comparing tau load of patients with Alzh

Updated on: April 02,2024

Tau PET: A window into the future of Alzheimer's patients

by University of GenevaTau imaging with 18F-Flortaucipir PET in Alzheimer’s disease. The figure shows a prototypical tau accumulation pattern, obtained by comparing tau load of patients with Alzh

Updated on:April 02,2024

Growth cone in migrating neurons involved in promoting neuronal migration and regeneration in brain injury, study shows

by Nagoya City UniversityCollective time-lapse images of a migrating neuron (bottom) and an elongating axon (top) from super-resolution microscopy. Growth cones at the tips of the neurons are ext

Updated on: March 19,2024

Growth cone in migrating neurons involved in promoting neuronal migration and regeneration in brain injury, study shows

by Nagoya City UniversityCollective time-lapse images of a migrating neuron (bottom) and an elongating axon (top) from super-resolution microscopy. Growth cones at the tips of the neurons are ext

Updated on:March 19,2024

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