Touch sensitive brain cells controlled by micromagnets

by University College LondonGraphic illustration of magnetomechanical stimulation. Credit: Yichao Yu and Mark Lythgoe at UCLScientists at UCL have developed a new technique that uses microscopic

Updated on: February 05,2024

Touch sensitive brain cells controlled by micromagnets

by University College LondonGraphic illustration of magnetomechanical stimulation. Credit: Yichao Yu and Mark Lythgoe at UCLScientists at UCL have developed a new technique that uses microscopic

Updated on:February 05,2024

Often overlooked stem cells hold hidden powers for blood disease treatments

by King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyResearchers have identified a method to enhance the regenerative capabilities of stem cells found in umbilical cord blood, which could have be

Updated on: March 19,2024

Often overlooked stem cells hold hidden powers for blood disease treatments

by King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyResearchers have identified a method to enhance the regenerative capabilities of stem cells found in umbilical cord blood, which could have be

Updated on:March 19,2024

Study shows glucose levels affect cognitive performance in people with type 1 diabetes differently

byMcLean HospitalCredit: Wikimedia CommonsA new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital (a member of Mass General Brigham) and Washington State University used advances in digital testing to

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study shows glucose levels affect cognitive performance in people with type 1 diabetes differently

byMcLean HospitalCredit: Wikimedia CommonsA new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital (a member of Mass General Brigham) and Washington State University used advances in digital testing to

Updated on:March 28,2024

Landmark study finds dementia risk varies significantly among racial and ethnic groups

by Kaiser PermanenteDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In the largest and longest study thus far of ethnic disparities in dementia risk

Updated on: February 27,2024

Landmark study finds dementia risk varies significantly among racial and ethnic groups

by Kaiser PermanenteDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In the largest and longest study thus far of ethnic disparities in dementia risk

Updated on:February 27,2024

Parkinson's disease gene variant found in some people of African ancestry

by National Institutes of HealthScientists discovered a gene variant, found almost exclusively in the genomes of individuals of African ancestry, that increases the risk of having Parkinson's

Updated on: June 23,2024

Parkinson's disease gene variant found in some people of African ancestry

by National Institutes of HealthScientists discovered a gene variant, found almost exclusively in the genomes of individuals of African ancestry, that increases the risk of having Parkinson's

Updated on:June 23,2024

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

Discovery of cellular mechanism to maintain brain's energy could benefit late-life brain health

byUniversity College LondonDeletion of A2B receptors in hippocampal astrocytes. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07611-wA key mechanism which detects when the brain needs

Updated on: July 05,2024

Discovery of cellular mechanism to maintain brain's energy could benefit late-life brain health

byUniversity College LondonDeletion of A2B receptors in hippocampal astrocytes. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07611-wA key mechanism which detects when the brain needs

Updated on:July 05,2024

Uncovering one of the driving forces of Alzheimer's disease

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, currently has no cure or effective therapy, in part due to gaps in our understand

Updated on: July 01,2024

Uncovering one of the driving forces of Alzheimer's disease

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, currently has no cure or effective therapy, in part due to gaps in our understand

Updated on:July 01,2024

Study reveals key role of TRIO gene in epileptic encephalopathies

byUniversity of MontrealDefective migration of MGE-derived cortical INs inTrio–/–embryos. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02742-yWhat are the m

Updated on: October 09,2024

Study reveals key role of TRIO gene in epileptic encephalopathies

byUniversity of MontrealDefective migration of MGE-derived cortical INs inTrio–/–embryos. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02742-yWhat are the m

Updated on:October 09,2024

How does the brain know whether our actions actually make a difference?

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownIn "controllable houses", the door's color determines which room it leads to. In contrast, in "uncontrollable houses" the sequence of room

Updated on: February 21,2024

How does the brain know whether our actions actually make a difference?

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownIn "controllable houses", the door's color determines which room it leads to. In contrast, in "uncontrollable houses" the sequence of room

Updated on:February 21,2024

Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Wikimedia CommonsFiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disea

Updated on: March 28,2024

Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Wikimedia CommonsFiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disea

Updated on:March 28,2024

New strategy for assessing natural history of leukodystrophies

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNatural history studies serve as an important standard in medical research because they analyze demographic, genetic, enviro

Updated on: May 14,2024

New strategy for assessing natural history of leukodystrophies

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNatural history studies serve as an important standard in medical research because they analyze demographic, genetic, enviro

Updated on:May 14,2024