New research shows that the heart has a mini-brain—its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat

byKarolinska InstitutetNeuroanatomy of the adult zebrafish intracardiac nervous system. Neuroanatomy of the adult zebrafish intracardiac nervous system. Credit:Nature Communications(

Updated on: December 18,2024 0

New research shows that the heart has a mini-brain—its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat

byKarolinska InstitutetNeuroanatomy of the adult zebrafish intracardiac nervous system. Neuroanatomy of the adult zebrafish intracardiac nervous system. Credit:Nature Communications(

Updated on:December 18,2024 0

Brain network mechanism causing spatial memory impairment revealed

by University of California, IrvineNew study, led by UCI School of Medicine's Kei Igarashi, PhD, found that remapping of place cells, a brain circuit function to discriminate distinct environ

Updated on: July 01,2024 5

Brain network mechanism causing spatial memory impairment revealed

by University of California, IrvineNew study, led by UCI School of Medicine's Kei Igarashi, PhD, found that remapping of place cells, a brain circuit function to discriminate distinct environ

Updated on:July 01,2024 5

Adults grow new brain cells, and these neurons are key to learning by listening

by Aswathy Ammothumkandy, Charles Liu and Michael A. Bonaguidi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYour brain can still make new neurons when you're an adult. But how does the r

Updated on: December 17,2024 0

Adults grow new brain cells, and these neurons are key to learning by listening

by Aswathy Ammothumkandy, Charles Liu and Michael A. Bonaguidi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYour brain can still make new neurons when you're an adult. But how does the r

Updated on:December 17,2024 0

Higher levels of mercury in brain not linked with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

by The JAMA Network JournalsIn a study of deceased individuals, moderate seafood consumption was correlated with lesser Alzheimer disease neuropathology, and although seafood consumption was asso

Updated on: February 27,2024 18

Higher levels of mercury in brain not linked with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

by The JAMA Network JournalsIn a study of deceased individuals, moderate seafood consumption was correlated with lesser Alzheimer disease neuropathology, and although seafood consumption was asso

Updated on:February 27,2024 18

Focused ultrasound may open door to Alzheimer's treatment

by Radiological Society of North AmericaMRI and fused CT image shows three target sites selected in the brain within the hippocampus, a structure critical for memory and affected in patients with

Updated on: July 04,2024 3

Focused ultrasound may open door to Alzheimer's treatment

by Radiological Society of North AmericaMRI and fused CT image shows three target sites selected in the brain within the hippocampus, a structure critical for memory and affected in patients with

Updated on:July 04,2024 3

Protein research offers 'promising' potential treatment of Alzheimer's disease

by University of GlasgowDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Research co-led by the University of Glasgow has made a potential breakthrou

Updated on: February 28,2024 10

Protein research offers 'promising' potential treatment of Alzheimer's disease

by University of GlasgowDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Research co-led by the University of Glasgow has made a potential breakthrou

Updated on:February 28,2024 10

Dementia screening test adapted for people with hearing problems

by University of QueenslandReceiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment for people with hearing impairment (MoCA-H), with and without adjustment for

Updated on: May 11,2024 4

Dementia screening test adapted for people with hearing problems

by University of QueenslandReceiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment for people with hearing impairment (MoCA-H), with and without adjustment for

Updated on:May 11,2024 4

Hearing loss linked to early memory and thinking problems

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2017 have suggested that people with a family history of Alzheimer's disease who experien

Updated on: March 07,2024 17

Hearing loss linked to early memory and thinking problems

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2017 have suggested that people with a family history of Alzheimer's disease who experien

Updated on:March 07,2024 17

Research reveals environmental and disease factors can speed up the brain's biological age

byTrinity College DublinDataset characterization and analysis pipeline. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03209-xThe pace at which the brain ages can vary signifi

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Research reveals environmental and disease factors can speed up the brain's biological age

byTrinity College DublinDataset characterization and analysis pipeline. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03209-xThe pace at which the brain ages can vary signifi

Updated on:September 06,2024 0

Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

by University of British ColumbiaCommunity-based social groups could play a crucial role in empowering people with early-onset dementia, according to new UBC research.The study, led by UBC nursin

Updated on: February 28,2024 12

Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

by University of British ColumbiaCommunity-based social groups could play a crucial role in empowering people with early-onset dementia, according to new UBC research.The study, led by UBC nursin

Updated on:February 28,2024 12

Neuro/psych diagnoses prevalent in children with medical complexity

by Elana GotkineChildren with medical complexity (CMC) often have neurodevelopmental and mental health diagnoses, which are associated with increased health care utilization, according to a study&nbsp

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Neuro/psych diagnoses prevalent in children with medical complexity

by Elana GotkineChildren with medical complexity (CMC) often have neurodevelopmental and mental health diagnoses, which are associated with increased health care utilization, according to a study&nbsp

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Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

by Rowan Walker,University College LondonRed blood cells. Credit: PixabayA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could predict cognitive decline ten years before symptoms

Updated on: July 04,2024 4

Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

by Rowan Walker,University College LondonRed blood cells. Credit: PixabayA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could predict cognitive decline ten years before symptoms

Updated on:July 04,2024 4