From pills to pulses: Electrifying medicine using the peripheral nervous system

byIMECBio-electronic medicine is a new form of therapy that uses electrical pulses to modulate nerve activity. The small implant delivering the pulses sits in the body, a wearable device deliver

Updated on: April 09,2024 0

From pills to pulses: Electrifying medicine using the peripheral nervous system

byIMECBio-electronic medicine is a new form of therapy that uses electrical pulses to modulate nerve activity. The small implant delivering the pulses sits in the body, a wearable device deliver

Updated on:April 09,2024 0

Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

Updated on: December 28,2023 17

Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

Updated on:December 28,2023 17

Researchers use AI to discover two new genetic variants for Alzheimer's disease

by CSIRONetwork diagram of significant BitEpi interactions from UK Biobank cohort. Nodes in green are known AD associations, in red is the novel gene replicated in this study, and in blue are var

Updated on: February 24,2024 14

Researchers use AI to discover two new genetic variants for Alzheimer's disease

by CSIRONetwork diagram of significant BitEpi interactions from UK Biobank cohort. Nodes in green are known AD associations, in red is the novel gene replicated in this study, and in blue are var

Updated on:February 24,2024 14

Neuroscientist finds cluster of dopamine neurons drives eating behaviors

by Kendall Cooper,Florida State UniversityZI DA axonal terminals in the PVT were activated for food approach but inhibited during food consumption.(A) AAV-hSynapsin1-FLEx-axon-GCaMP6s was inject

Updated on: January 10,2024 15

Neuroscientist finds cluster of dopamine neurons drives eating behaviors

by Kendall Cooper,Florida State UniversityZI DA axonal terminals in the PVT were activated for food approach but inhibited during food consumption.(A) AAV-hSynapsin1-FLEx-axon-GCaMP6s was inject

Updated on:January 10,2024 15

When to seek help for memory loss

by Anne Shandera-Ochsner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEveryone forgets things at times. How often have you misplaced your cellphone or car keys? Have you ever forgotten the name o

Updated on: June 07,2024 5

When to seek help for memory loss

by Anne Shandera-Ochsner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEveryone forgets things at times. How often have you misplaced your cellphone or car keys? Have you ever forgotten the name o

Updated on:June 07,2024 5

What you can do now to prevent memory loss

by Jennifer Walker,University of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many, minor memory loss, sometimes referred to as a senior moment, is a normal part of aging. However, more signi

Updated on: December 28,2023 10

What you can do now to prevent memory loss

by Jennifer Walker,University of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many, minor memory loss, sometimes referred to as a senior moment, is a normal part of aging. However, more signi

Updated on:December 28,2023 10

Your gut microbiome may be linked to dementia, Parkinson's disease and MS

by Lynne A Barker and Caroline Jordan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWithin our body and on our skin, trillions of bacteria and viruses exist as part of complex ecosystems called micr

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

Your gut microbiome may be linked to dementia, Parkinson's disease and MS

by Lynne A Barker and Caroline Jordan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWithin our body and on our skin, trillions of bacteria and viruses exist as part of complex ecosystems called micr

Updated on:May 28,2024 6

Understanding diet's role in modifying risk of Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressEffects of specific dietary food groups and factors on risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Steve Blake 2023In a detailedstudy, "Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Al

Updated on: February 24,2024 10

Understanding diet's role in modifying risk of Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressEffects of specific dietary food groups and factors on risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Steve Blake 2023In a detailedstudy, "Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Al

Updated on:February 24,2024 10

13 percent of patients with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis have suicidal thoughts

by Elana GotkineThirteen percent of patients with definite anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (ANMDARE) have suicidal thoughts and behaviors during the acute phase of the disease, accordi

Updated on: January 21,2024 6

13 percent of patients with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis have suicidal thoughts

by Elana GotkineThirteen percent of patients with definite anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (ANMDARE) have suicidal thoughts and behaviors during the acute phase of the disease, accordi

Updated on:January 21,2024 6

Eye-safe laser technology to diagnose traumatic brain injury

by University of BirminghamThe engineered EyeD overview. (A) Convergence of a collimated beam entering the eye onto the retina (left) and the compound lens effect (right) resulting from the intro

Updated on: May 25,2024 5

Eye-safe laser technology to diagnose traumatic brain injury

by University of BirminghamThe engineered EyeD overview. (A) Convergence of a collimated beam entering the eye onto the retina (left) and the compound lens effect (right) resulting from the intro

Updated on:May 25,2024 5

Study reveals the structure of brain waves associated with memory consolidation

bySpanish National Research CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe reactivation of patterns of neuronal activity based on experience is crucial for learning and memory, but these patterns

Updated on: January 10,2024 12

Study reveals the structure of brain waves associated with memory consolidation

bySpanish National Research CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe reactivation of patterns of neuronal activity based on experience is crucial for learning and memory, but these patterns

Updated on:January 10,2024 12

New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines

Updated on: February 24,2024 11

New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines

Updated on:February 24,2024 11