Brain map clarifies neuronal connectivity behind motor function

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.11.019Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle mov

Updated on: January 14,2025

Brain map clarifies neuronal connectivity behind motor function

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.11.019Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle mov

Updated on:January 14,2025

New research provides insights into how the brain regenerates lost myelin

New research provides insights into how the brain regenerates lost myelinbyWileyMyelin sheath. Credit: Wikipedia.The neurons of the brain are protected by an insulating layer called myelin. In c

Updated on: September 23,2024

New research provides insights into how the brain regenerates lost myelin

New research provides insights into how the brain regenerates lost myelinbyWileyMyelin sheath. Credit: Wikipedia.The neurons of the brain are protected by an insulating layer called myelin. In c

Updated on:September 23,2024

Machine learning gives nuanced view of Alzheimer's stages

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityFeed-forward, fully-connected neural network architecture. Nonlinear models have rectified linear units (ReLU) between layers. Final layer implements a soft-max.

Updated on: June 14,2024

Machine learning gives nuanced view of Alzheimer's stages

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityFeed-forward, fully-connected neural network architecture. Nonlinear models have rectified linear units (ReLU) between layers. Final layer implements a soft-max.

Updated on:June 14,2024

Canada's new dementia strategy needs commitment to be successful

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainCanada's new national dementia strategy can be successful with sustained political will, adequate funding, measurable targets a

Updated on: June 20,2024

Canada's new dementia strategy needs commitment to be successful

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainCanada's new national dementia strategy can be successful with sustained political will, adequate funding, measurable targets a

Updated on:June 20,2024

Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Motor neurons with damaged primary cilia (green) from patients with the C21orf2 mutation. Credit: VIBAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a deva

Updated on: January 15,2025

Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Motor neurons with damaged primary cilia (green) from patients with the C21orf2 mutation. Credit: VIBAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a deva

Updated on:January 15,2025

From Alzheimer's to autism, nuclear neurology could launch revolution in diagnosing and treating brain diseases

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloImage of glucose metabolism PET overlaid on CT in an Alzheimer's patient with mild dementia. Green arrow points to regional hypometabolism in the media

Updated on: May 13,2024

From Alzheimer's to autism, nuclear neurology could launch revolution in diagnosing and treating brain diseases

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloImage of glucose metabolism PET overlaid on CT in an Alzheimer's patient with mild dementia. Green arrow points to regional hypometabolism in the media

Updated on:May 13,2024

COVID-19 infection in crucial brain regions may lead to accelerated brain aging

by Houston MethodistThe interaction of SARS-CoV-2 with olfactory cilia for entering the central nervous system (CNS). A) Different layers of cells in the nasal cavity that contain receptors for t

Updated on: February 21,2024

COVID-19 infection in crucial brain regions may lead to accelerated brain aging

by Houston MethodistThe interaction of SARS-CoV-2 with olfactory cilia for entering the central nervous system (CNS). A) Different layers of cells in the nasal cavity that contain receptors for t

Updated on:February 21,2024

A new study shows how neurochemicals affect fMRI readings

byUniversity of North Carolina Health CareStimulus-evoked negative fMRI signals in striatum. Credit: Yen-Yu Ian Shih, Ph.D.The brain is an incredibly complex and active organ that uses electrici

Updated on: March 28,2024

A new study shows how neurochemicals affect fMRI readings

byUniversity of North Carolina Health CareStimulus-evoked negative fMRI signals in striatum. Credit: Yen-Yu Ian Shih, Ph.D.The brain is an incredibly complex and active organ that uses electrici

Updated on:March 28,2024

Genetic marker that often points to heart disease and Alzheimer's may have fertility benefit

by Arizona State UniversityBen Trumble inside ASU's lab at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Credit: Charlie Leight/ASU NewsPrevious research has revealed that the Apolipoprote

Updated on: July 01,2024

Genetic marker that often points to heart disease and Alzheimer's may have fertility benefit

by Arizona State UniversityBen Trumble inside ASU's lab at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Credit: Charlie Leight/ASU NewsPrevious research has revealed that the Apolipoprote

Updated on:July 01,2024

Cognitive performance at age four can be predicted in infancy

by Martin Lasalle,University of MontrealFlorence Deguire’s work opens up the possibility of detecting neurodevelopmental abnormalities that are currently not diagnosed until age four or five. Cr

Updated on: March 28,2024

Cognitive performance at age four can be predicted in infancy

by Martin Lasalle,University of MontrealFlorence Deguire’s work opens up the possibility of detecting neurodevelopmental abnormalities that are currently not diagnosed until age four or five. Cr

Updated on:March 28,2024

Gut protein may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease

by Moriah Cunningham,Thomas Jefferson UniversityFunctional GUCY2C protein and mRNA are expressed by DA neurons within the SNpc.aSchematic of mice used for analyses.b–dImm

Updated on: July 31,2024

Gut protein may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease

by Moriah Cunningham,Thomas Jefferson UniversityFunctional GUCY2C protein and mRNA are expressed by DA neurons within the SNpc.aSchematic of mice used for analyses.b–dImm

Updated on:July 31,2024

Training program facilitates home-based transcranial electrical stimulation

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: Human Brain ProjectTraveling to and from a clinic or a laboratory for treatment can be difficult and expensive for olde

Updated on: July 31,2024

Training program facilitates home-based transcranial electrical stimulation

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: Human Brain ProjectTraveling to and from a clinic or a laboratory for treatment can be difficult and expensive for olde

Updated on:July 31,2024