Brain modeling identifies circuits implicated in consciousness

by Human Brain ProjectResponse differences in brain circuits when broadcasting (top row) or receiving signals (bottom row). Left: healthy controls; Middle: unresponsive wakefulness; Right: minimally c

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain modeling identifies circuits implicated in consciousness

by Human Brain ProjectResponse differences in brain circuits when broadcasting (top row) or receiving signals (bottom row). Left: healthy controls; Middle: unresponsive wakefulness; Right: minimally c

Updated on:February 21,2024

Alzheimer's disease protein links plaques to cell death in mice

by RIKENMRI scans of CAPON-overexpressing mouse brains scanned 7 days and 3 months after CAPON cDNA introduction to AD mice. Credit: RIKENA new protein involved in Alzheimer's disease (AD) ha

Updated on: April 07,2024

Alzheimer's disease protein links plaques to cell death in mice

by RIKENMRI scans of CAPON-overexpressing mouse brains scanned 7 days and 3 months after CAPON cDNA introduction to AD mice. Credit: RIKENA new protein involved in Alzheimer's disease (AD) ha

Updated on:April 07,2024

Pilot study shows promise for remote cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis patients

by Kessler FoundationCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsA pilot study shows promise for a new treatment option for individuals with memory impairments caused by multiple sclerosis (MS). Thearticle,

Updated on: July 08,2024

Pilot study shows promise for remote cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis patients

by Kessler FoundationCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsA pilot study shows promise for a new treatment option for individuals with memory impairments caused by multiple sclerosis (MS). Thearticle,

Updated on:July 08,2024

Tardive dyskinesia impacts patients and caregivers

by Lori SolomonTardive dyskinesia (TD) poses a substantial burden for both caregivers and patients, according to a study published online Nov. 28 in theJournal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.Rakes

Updated on: February 03,2024

Tardive dyskinesia impacts patients and caregivers

by Lori SolomonTardive dyskinesia (TD) poses a substantial burden for both caregivers and patients, according to a study published online Nov. 28 in theJournal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.Rakes

Updated on:February 03,2024

Estrogen's role in boosting dopamine and cognition: Experiments uncover how hormones influence learning

Updated on: December 09,2025

Estrogen's role in boosting dopamine and cognition: Experiments uncover how hormones influence learning

Updated on:December 09,2025

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

Special properties of pneumococci affect their ability to cause meningitis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: AI-generated imageStructures on the surface of pneumococci determine the ability of these bacteria to enter the brain and cause severe infections, according to a p

Updated on: March 06,2024

Special properties of pneumococci affect their ability to cause meningitis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: AI-generated imageStructures on the surface of pneumococci determine the ability of these bacteria to enter the brain and cause severe infections, according to a p

Updated on:March 06,2024

Partially sighted may be at higher risk of dementia

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder people with vision loss are significantly more likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia, accordin

Updated on: May 05,2024

Partially sighted may be at higher risk of dementia

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder people with vision loss are significantly more likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia, accordin

Updated on:May 05,2024

How to fast safely during Ramadan: What the science shows

by Feisal Subhan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor1.9 billion Muslims, Ramadan is the ninth and holiest Islamic month and this year starts on March 11. During the 30 day

Updated on: March 19,2024

How to fast safely during Ramadan: What the science shows

by Feisal Subhan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor1.9 billion Muslims, Ramadan is the ninth and holiest Islamic month and this year starts on March 11. During the 30 day

Updated on:March 19,2024

Researchers report on the effectiveness of skin biopsy to detect Parkinson's and related neurodegenerative diseases

byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published in theJournal of the American Medical Association(JAMA), neurologists at Beth Israel Deaco

Updated on: March 28,2024

Researchers report on the effectiveness of skin biopsy to detect Parkinson's and related neurodegenerative diseases

byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published in theJournal of the American Medical Association(JAMA), neurologists at Beth Israel Deaco

Updated on:March 28,2024

People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.Now world-leading

Updated on: May 09,2024

People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.Now world-leading

Updated on:May 09,2024

Converting brain immune cells into neurons helps mice recover after stroke

by Kyushu UniversityProduction of NeuroD1 in microglial cells induces their development into neurons, therefore decreasing the area of the brain with neuron loss. In scans of the mice brains, neurons

Updated on: January 12,2024

Converting brain immune cells into neurons helps mice recover after stroke

by Kyushu UniversityProduction of NeuroD1 in microglial cells induces their development into neurons, therefore decreasing the area of the brain with neuron loss. In scans of the mice brains, neurons

Updated on:January 12,2024