Scientists discover 'entirely unanticipated' role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development

by Ani Vahradyan,University of California, Los AngelesCells (blue) at the ventral midline of the spinal cord, expressing netrin1 (red) and a fluorescent tracer (GFP, green). Credit: Samantha But

Updated on: November 22,2024

Scientists discover 'entirely unanticipated' role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development

by Ani Vahradyan,University of California, Los AngelesCells (blue) at the ventral midline of the spinal cord, expressing netrin1 (red) and a fluorescent tracer (GFP, green). Credit: Samantha But

Updated on:November 22,2024

A promising discovery in a rare neurodegenerative disease

by Katherine Gombay,McGill UniversityGene expression changes in SCA6 cerebellum at disease onset. (a) Timeline of disease progression in SCA6 mouse model. (b) Cerebellar vermis tissue was extrac

Updated on: March 30,2024

A promising discovery in a rare neurodegenerative disease

by Katherine Gombay,McGill UniversityGene expression changes in SCA6 cerebellum at disease onset. (a) Timeline of disease progression in SCA6 mouse model. (b) Cerebellar vermis tissue was extrac

Updated on:March 30,2024

Neurons involved in cognitive flexibility communicate at a distance

by Marie Simon,Paris Brain InstituteNeuron projection. Credit: N. Gupta, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health.To adapt to the small and large e

Updated on: February 05,2024

Neurons involved in cognitive flexibility communicate at a distance

by Marie Simon,Paris Brain InstituteNeuron projection. Credit: N. Gupta, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health.To adapt to the small and large e

Updated on:February 05,2024

Essential nutrient may help fight Alzheimer's across generations

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityMice with AD-like symptoms receiving supplemental levels of choline in the womb improved their spatial memory. A second generation bred from these cholin

Updated on: April 29,2024

Essential nutrient may help fight Alzheimer's across generations

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityMice with AD-like symptoms receiving supplemental levels of choline in the womb improved their spatial memory. A second generation bred from these cholin

Updated on:April 29,2024

The power of neighbors: Neighboring synapses shape learning and memory

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselA mathematical model reveals how interactions between neighboring contact sites of nerve cells influence learning. Credit: University of Basel, BiozentrumA re

Updated on: March 28,2024

The power of neighbors: Neighboring synapses shape learning and memory

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselA mathematical model reveals how interactions between neighboring contact sites of nerve cells influence learning. Credit: University of Basel, BiozentrumA re

Updated on:March 28,2024

Geraniol attenuates oxidative stress and cognitive impairment in mouse aging model

by Impact Journals LLCEffect of GNL on D-gal-induced cognitive impairment mice by using99mTc-HMPAO (brain) animal imaging. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205677A new researc

Updated on: April 28,2024

Geraniol attenuates oxidative stress and cognitive impairment in mouse aging model

by Impact Journals LLCEffect of GNL on D-gal-induced cognitive impairment mice by using99mTc-HMPAO (brain) animal imaging. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205677A new researc

Updated on:April 28,2024

How developing neurons build 'mini-computers' for increased computational power

by Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAWFigure dendritic domains. Credit: Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceA new mouse study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) reveals

Updated on: July 31,2024

How developing neurons build 'mini-computers' for increased computational power

by Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAWFigure dendritic domains. Credit: Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceA new mouse study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) reveals

Updated on:July 31,2024

Researchers identify genetic factors that contribute to Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineResearchers have identified several new genes responsible for Alzheimer's disease (AD) including those leading to functional and structural changes in t

Updated on: March 07,2024

Researchers identify genetic factors that contribute to Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineResearchers have identified several new genes responsible for Alzheimer's disease (AD) including those leading to functional and structural changes in t

Updated on:March 07,2024

MRI's may be initial window into CTE diagnosis in living; approach may shave years off diagnosis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) cannot yet be diagnosed during life, a new study provides the best evidence to

Updated on: April 01,2024

MRI's may be initial window into CTE diagnosis in living; approach may shave years off diagnosis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) cannot yet be diagnosed during life, a new study provides the best evidence to

Updated on:April 01,2024

Scientists discover new computerized linguistic approach to detect Alzheimer's disease

by University Health NetworkDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Researchers have discovered how to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with

Updated on: February 27,2024

Scientists discover new computerized linguistic approach to detect Alzheimer's disease

by University Health NetworkDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Researchers have discovered how to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with

Updated on:February 27,2024

Highly awaited Alzheimer's drug hit by delays

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEli Lilly's highly anticipated Alzheimer's drug has been held back for further review by regulators, the US pharmaceutical giant said Friday, in a blow for pa

Updated on: March 19,2024

Highly awaited Alzheimer's drug hit by delays

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEli Lilly's highly anticipated Alzheimer's drug has been held back for further review by regulators, the US pharmaceutical giant said Friday, in a blow for pa

Updated on:March 19,2024

Positive rate for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo higher in morning than evening

Updated on: December 10,2025

Positive rate for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo higher in morning than evening

Updated on:December 10,2025