How retrotransposons control the brain

by John Hewitt , Medical XpressCredit: WikipediaAround half of the genome is made up of transposable elements or 'jumping genes' that derive from ancient viral integrations. They persist in va

Updated on: June 01,2024

How retrotransposons control the brain

by John Hewitt , Medical XpressCredit: WikipediaAround half of the genome is made up of transposable elements or 'jumping genes' that derive from ancient viral integrations. They persist in va

Updated on:June 01,2024

New proteins involved in spinocerebellar ataxia provide insight into selective neuronal vulnerability

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.11.016Neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Updated on: February 05,2024

New proteins involved in spinocerebellar ataxia provide insight into selective neuronal vulnerability

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.11.016Neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Updated on:February 05,2024

Thalamus degeneration found to impact stroke recovery

byBaycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study by the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care reveals that an area of the brain distinct from the stroke lesion may play a

Updated on: December 22,2024

Thalamus degeneration found to impact stroke recovery

byBaycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study by the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care reveals that an area of the brain distinct from the stroke lesion may play a

Updated on:December 22,2024

The brain pulsates differently in people suffering from Alzheimer's disease

by University of OuluIn the magnetic resonance image, a healthy brain is higher and a lower one with Alzheimer's disease. Pulsations in the brain appear as red signals at the frequency of the hear

Updated on: April 20,2024

The brain pulsates differently in people suffering from Alzheimer's disease

by University of OuluIn the magnetic resonance image, a healthy brain is higher and a lower one with Alzheimer's disease. Pulsations in the brain appear as red signals at the frequency of the hear

Updated on:April 20,2024

Study explores how brain waves reflect melody predictions while listening to music

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA, Snippet of the sets of regressors obtained from one piece of music used to calculate the TRFs. From top to bottom: acoustic envelope (Env), half-way rectified firs

Updated on: November 28,2024

Study explores how brain waves reflect melody predictions while listening to music

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA, Snippet of the sets of regressors obtained from one piece of music used to calculate the TRFs. From top to bottom: acoustic envelope (Env), half-way rectified firs

Updated on:November 28,2024

Research suggests myelin fatty acid metabolism could serve as an energy reserve for the central nervous system

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressElectron microscopy image of optic nerve myelin. Credit: Wiebke Moebius, MPI Goettingen.The brains of mammals expend a significant amount of energy in the form of ade

Updated on: October 18,2024

Research suggests myelin fatty acid metabolism could serve as an energy reserve for the central nervous system

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressElectron microscopy image of optic nerve myelin. Credit: Wiebke Moebius, MPI Goettingen.The brains of mammals expend a significant amount of energy in the form of ade

Updated on:October 18,2024

Phase I clinical trial shows treatment designed to clear senescent cells in Alzheimer's disease is safe

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistSenescent neurons are represented by areas of blue, red and white. Senescent cells are old, sick cells that cannot properly repair themselves and don't die

Updated on: March 02,2024

Phase I clinical trial shows treatment designed to clear senescent cells in Alzheimer's disease is safe

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistSenescent neurons are represented by areas of blue, red and white. Senescent cells are old, sick cells that cannot properly repair themselves and don't die

Updated on:March 02,2024

Make this Halloween a safe one for people with dementia

by Cara MurezHalloween is often frightening for loved ones who have dementia, but there are ways to keep it safe and not scary."Halloween can be very challenging and stressful for someone with de

Updated on: February 24,2024

Make this Halloween a safe one for people with dementia

by Cara MurezHalloween is often frightening for loved ones who have dementia, but there are ways to keep it safe and not scary."Halloween can be very challenging and stressful for someone with de

Updated on:February 24,2024

Neuroscientists discover interactions between brain waves and nerve cells during human memory processes

by University Hospital of BonnIllustration of the hypothesis that human associative object–location memory is linked to the coactivity of object cells and place cells during hippocampal ripples. We pr

Updated on: March 13,2024

Neuroscientists discover interactions between brain waves and nerve cells during human memory processes

by University Hospital of BonnIllustration of the hypothesis that human associative object–location memory is linked to the coactivity of object cells and place cells during hippocampal ripples. We pr

Updated on:March 13,2024

Protein misfolding as a risk marker for Alzheimer's disease

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn symptom-free individuals, the detection of misfolded amyloid-β protein in the blood indicates a considerably higher risk of Alzheimer&#

Updated on: May 20,2024

Protein misfolding as a risk marker for Alzheimer's disease

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn symptom-free individuals, the detection of misfolded amyloid-β protein in the blood indicates a considerably higher risk of Alzheimer&#

Updated on:May 20,2024

Brain's 'appetite control center' found to be different in people who are overweight or living with obesity

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge scientists have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite, is different in the brains of

Updated on: February 05,2024

Brain's 'appetite control center' found to be different in people who are overweight or living with obesity

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge scientists have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite, is different in the brains of

Updated on:February 05,2024

Racial differences in Alzheimer's disease unveiled

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfrican-Americans may be twice as likely as Caucasian Americans to develop Alzheimer's disease, but nobody knows why becaus

Updated on: April 08,2024

Racial differences in Alzheimer's disease unveiled

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfrican-Americans may be twice as likely as Caucasian Americans to develop Alzheimer's disease, but nobody knows why becaus

Updated on:April 08,2024