Experimental gene therapy for giant axonal neuropathy shows promise in clinical trial

by Erin Bryant,National Institutes of HealthBiopsy of a sensory nerve from a participant in the GAN gene therapy trial (arrows indicate giant axons; regenerating nerve cluster in upper left). So

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Experimental gene therapy for giant axonal neuropathy shows promise in clinical trial

by Erin Bryant,National Institutes of HealthBiopsy of a sensory nerve from a participant in the GAN gene therapy trial (arrows indicate giant axons; regenerating nerve cluster in upper left). So

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New research identifies link between gut microbes and stroke

by Cleveland ClinicNew findings from Cleveland Clinic researchers show for the first time that the gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and functional impairment following stroke. Credit: Cleve

Updated on: May 06,2024 13

New research identifies link between gut microbes and stroke

by Cleveland ClinicNew findings from Cleveland Clinic researchers show for the first time that the gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and functional impairment following stroke. Credit: Cleve

Updated on:May 06,2024 13

Deep neural networks show promise as models of human hearing

byMassachusetts Institute of Technology(A) Regression analysis (voxelwise modeling). (B) Representational Similarity Analysis. Credit:bioRxiv: DOI: 10.1101/2022.09.06.506680Computational m

Updated on: January 02,2024 18

Deep neural networks show promise as models of human hearing

byMassachusetts Institute of Technology(A) Regression analysis (voxelwise modeling). (B) Representational Similarity Analysis. Credit:bioRxiv: DOI: 10.1101/2022.09.06.506680Computational m

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'Dancing' laboratory rats show how the brain learns, perfects, then unconsciously performs a skillful movement

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLearning a complex skilled movement like tying your shoes or playing an instrument takes practice. After repeating the same mo

Updated on: January 21,2024 15

'Dancing' laboratory rats show how the brain learns, perfects, then unconsciously performs a skillful movement

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLearning a complex skilled movement like tying your shoes or playing an instrument takes practice. After repeating the same mo

Updated on:January 21,2024 15

Individualized brain fingerprints can help to uncover early signs of Alzheimer's disease

by Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina neuroscientists Dr. Andreana Benitez (in back) and Dr. Stephanie Fountain-Garagoza (in front) discuss a neuroimaging re

Updated on: June 07,2024 4

Individualized brain fingerprints can help to uncover early signs of Alzheimer's disease

by Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina neuroscientists Dr. Andreana Benitez (in back) and Dr. Stephanie Fountain-Garagoza (in front) discuss a neuroimaging re

Updated on:June 07,2024 4

Obesity linked to neurodegeneration through insulin resistance

byPublic Library of ScienceSugarfly. Artistic rendering generated by DALL.E the prompt used is "The drawing of the fruit fly Drosophila in a dark background in the style of Seurat." Th

Updated on: January 10,2024 20

Obesity linked to neurodegeneration through insulin resistance

byPublic Library of ScienceSugarfly. Artistic rendering generated by DALL.E the prompt used is "The drawing of the fruit fly Drosophila in a dark background in the style of Seurat." Th

Updated on:January 10,2024 20

Study sheds light on sporadic early-onset Alzheimer's disease, potential target for novel treatment

byScience China PressThis study investigated the clinical features and biomarkers of sEOAD. Findings indicated that these patients showed distinctive clinical presentation, imaging finding and b

Updated on: January 10,2024 13

Study sheds light on sporadic early-onset Alzheimer's disease, potential target for novel treatment

byScience China PressThis study investigated the clinical features and biomarkers of sEOAD. Findings indicated that these patients showed distinctive clinical presentation, imaging finding and b

Updated on:January 10,2024 13

Scientists record powerful signal in the brain's white matter

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is made up of two kinds of matter: the nerve cell bodies (gray matter), which process sensation, control volu

Updated on: January 11,2024 7

Scientists record powerful signal in the brain's white matter

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is made up of two kinds of matter: the nerve cell bodies (gray matter), which process sensation, control volu

Updated on:January 11,2024 7

Surging nerve system disorders now top cause of illness: Study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConditions affecting the nervous system—such as strokes, migraines and dementia—have surged past heart disease to become the leading cause of ill health worldwide, a m

Updated on: March 20,2024 20

Surging nerve system disorders now top cause of illness: Study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConditions affecting the nervous system—such as strokes, migraines and dementia—have surged past heart disease to become the leading cause of ill health worldwide, a m

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Type 2 diabetes accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline

byeLifeThis image shows the effects of aging effects on the brain, further exacerbated in type 2 diabetes. Credit: Lilianne Mujica-Parodi (CC BY 4.0)Scientists have demonstrated that normal brai

Updated on: January 21,2024 18

Type 2 diabetes accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline

byeLifeThis image shows the effects of aging effects on the brain, further exacerbated in type 2 diabetes. Credit: Lilianne Mujica-Parodi (CC BY 4.0)Scientists have demonstrated that normal brai

Updated on:January 21,2024 18

Scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experiment, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that individuals differ widely i

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Scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experiment, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that individuals differ widely i

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When more is more: Identifying cognitive impairments with multiple drawing tasks

by University of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChanges in drawing traits have been reported in people with early-stage cognitive impairments, but most studies have used a single drawin

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

When more is more: Identifying cognitive impairments with multiple drawing tasks

by University of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChanges in drawing traits have been reported in people with early-stage cognitive impairments, but most studies have used a single drawin

Updated on:May 28,2024 6