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

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on: July 04,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on:July 04,2024

Alzheimer's research: Inflammatory markers are conspicuous at an early stage

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong before the onset of dementia, there is evidence for increased activity of the brain's immune system. Resea

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's research: Inflammatory markers are conspicuous at an early stage

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong before the onset of dementia, there is evidence for increased activity of the brain's immune system. Resea

Updated on:April 08,2024

Brain circuit that spoils appetite identified

by Stefanie Merker,Max Planck SocietySpecialized nerve cells in the amygdala are activated during nausea and elicit appetite-suppressing signals. Credit: MPI for Biological Intelligence / Julia

Updated on: March 30,2024

Brain circuit that spoils appetite identified

by Stefanie Merker,Max Planck SocietySpecialized nerve cells in the amygdala are activated during nausea and elicit appetite-suppressing signals. Credit: MPI for Biological Intelligence / Julia

Updated on:March 30,2024

Immune booster drugs meant to kill tumors found to improve Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: martha sexton/public domain(MedicalXpress)—A team of researchers working at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel has found that a type of drug meant to help

Updated on: February 27,2024

Immune booster drugs meant to kill tumors found to improve Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: martha sexton/public domain(MedicalXpress)—A team of researchers working at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel has found that a type of drug meant to help

Updated on:February 27,2024

Brain 'zips and unzips' information to perform skilled tasks

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by "zipping and unzipping

Updated on: February 18,2024

Brain 'zips and unzips' information to perform skilled tasks

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by "zipping and unzipping

Updated on:February 18,2024

New imaging method illuminates oxygen's journey in the brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterLuminescent protein, substrate, and oxygen all combine to create chemical chain reaction to produce light. Images shows the cortex of a mouse recorded ove

Updated on: March 30,2024

New imaging method illuminates oxygen's journey in the brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterLuminescent protein, substrate, and oxygen all combine to create chemical chain reaction to produce light. Images shows the cortex of a mouse recorded ove

Updated on:March 30,2024

Simple test could help predict risk of Alzheimer's disease 20 years in advance

by The Australian National Universitya) Sketch of protein translocation through a SiNx nanopore membrane. The proteins in a buffered electrolyte solution are placed in the cis and trans channels

Updated on: March 02,2024

Simple test could help predict risk of Alzheimer's disease 20 years in advance

by The Australian National Universitya) Sketch of protein translocation through a SiNx nanopore membrane. The proteins in a buffered electrolyte solution are placed in the cis and trans channels

Updated on:March 02,2024

Overwhelmed? Your astrocytes can help with that

by University of California, San FranciscoDissection of astrocyte Ca2+and behavioral state. (a) Representative 2P mean projection image from one ten-minute recording of in vivo astrocyte Gc

Updated on: February 05,2024

Overwhelmed? Your astrocytes can help with that

by University of California, San FranciscoDissection of astrocyte Ca2+and behavioral state. (a) Representative 2P mean projection image from one ten-minute recording of in vivo astrocyte Gc

Updated on:February 05,2024

Strategies to generate neuronal diversity

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesStrategies for generating neuronal diversity in cerebral cortex, retina and hypothalamus. Credit: IGDBThe complexity and function of the nervous system

Updated on: February 05,2024

Strategies to generate neuronal diversity

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesStrategies for generating neuronal diversity in cerebral cortex, retina and hypothalamus. Credit: IGDBThe complexity and function of the nervous system

Updated on:February 05,2024

Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities hav

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities hav

Updated on:May 11,2024

Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly un

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly un

Updated on:May 11,2024