Largest-ever genetic study of epilepsy finds possible therapeutic targets

by Ari Navetta,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardEpilepsy genetic architecture from large-scale genetic association studies. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024

Updated on: October 09,2024

Largest-ever genetic study of epilepsy finds possible therapeutic targets

by Ari Navetta,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardEpilepsy genetic architecture from large-scale genetic association studies. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024

Updated on:October 09,2024

Alzheimer's protein is likely held together with many weak chemical interactions

by University of TokyoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than previously recognized. These weak connections provide

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's protein is likely held together with many weak chemical interactions

by University of TokyoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than previously recognized. These weak connections provide

Updated on:April 18,2024

Researchers identify deletions in long noncoding RNA that lead to severe neurodevelopmental disorder

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBroad Institute-led research has revealed that deletions in the CHASERR gene cause a distinct neurodevelopmental disorder resulting

Updated on: October 28,2024

Researchers identify deletions in long noncoding RNA that lead to severe neurodevelopmental disorder

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBroad Institute-led research has revealed that deletions in the CHASERR gene cause a distinct neurodevelopmental disorder resulting

Updated on:October 28,2024

How a protein in your brain could protect against Alzheimer's disease

by Katie Willis,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that the most common version of a protein called CD33 plays a crucial role in regulating white blood cells in

Updated on: May 18,2024

How a protein in your brain could protect against Alzheimer's disease

by Katie Willis,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that the most common version of a protein called CD33 plays a crucial role in regulating white blood cells in

Updated on:May 18,2024

How blocking a neural receptor responsible for addiction could reduce alcohol use

by The Scripps Research InstituteTime course of alcohol self-administration acquisition across 21 training sessions and escalation of drinking during week 6 of CIE vapor exposure. (A) Male and fe

Updated on: March 30,2024

How blocking a neural receptor responsible for addiction could reduce alcohol use

by The Scripps Research InstituteTime course of alcohol self-administration acquisition across 21 training sessions and escalation of drinking during week 6 of CIE vapor exposure. (A) Male and fe

Updated on:March 30,2024

Neuromuscular training cuts onset of chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy

by Elana GotkineNeuromuscular training reduces the onset of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to a study published online July 1 inJAMA Internal Medicine.Fiona Streckm

Updated on: July 31,2024

Neuromuscular training cuts onset of chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy

by Elana GotkineNeuromuscular training reduces the onset of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to a study published online July 1 inJAMA Internal Medicine.Fiona Streckm

Updated on:July 31,2024

Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help

by Alan Stevens, Carole White, Marcia G. Ory And Sandhya Sanghi,The ConversationCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsFamily care of an older adult has emerged as an essential element of the U.S. heal

Updated on: May 13,2024

Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help

by Alan Stevens, Carole White, Marcia G. Ory And Sandhya Sanghi,The ConversationCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsFamily care of an older adult has emerged as an essential element of the U.S. heal

Updated on:May 13,2024

Brain activity differentiates between types of social influence

by Public Library of ScienceDistinct role of dACC in human-human and human-AI interactions. Credit: Bahador Bahrami (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Researchers led by Ali Mahmood

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain activity differentiates between types of social influence

by Public Library of ScienceDistinct role of dACC in human-human and human-AI interactions. Credit: Bahador Bahrami (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Researchers led by Ali Mahmood

Updated on:February 21,2024

Could disease pathogens be the dark matter behind Alzheimer's disease?

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityCould viruses, bacteria or other infectious pathogens play a role in the onset or progression of Alzheimer's disease? A new Viewpoint article discuss

Updated on: June 18,2024

Could disease pathogens be the dark matter behind Alzheimer's disease?

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityCould viruses, bacteria or other infectious pathogens play a role in the onset or progression of Alzheimer's disease? A new Viewpoint article discuss

Updated on:June 18,2024

The robots that dementia caregivers want: robots for joy, robots for sorrow

by University of California - San DiegoResearchers worked with dementia caregivers to envision and design robots that could help them care for their loved ones. Credit: Healthcare Robotics Lab/Un

Updated on: May 09,2024

The robots that dementia caregivers want: robots for joy, robots for sorrow

by University of California - San DiegoResearchers worked with dementia caregivers to envision and design robots that could help them care for their loved ones. Credit: Healthcare Robotics Lab/Un

Updated on:May 09,2024

Research reveals exercise brain boost can last for years

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA longitudinal study by University of Queensland researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in olde

Updated on: July 11,2024

Research reveals exercise brain boost can last for years

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA longitudinal study by University of Queensland researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in olde

Updated on:July 11,2024

Reducing early brain inflammation could slow Alzheimer's progression

by Experimental BiologyThis fluorescent photomicrograph shows astrocytes (green) and neurons (pink) in the dentate gyrus of rat hippocampus. Credit: Giorgia Menegoni, Sapienza, University of RomeIn a

Updated on: June 20,2024

Reducing early brain inflammation could slow Alzheimer's progression

by Experimental BiologyThis fluorescent photomicrograph shows astrocytes (green) and neurons (pink) in the dentate gyrus of rat hippocampus. Credit: Giorgia Menegoni, Sapienza, University of RomeIn a

Updated on:June 20,2024