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

Updated on: March 27,2024

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

Updated on:March 27,2024

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

Updated on: April 06,2024

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

Updated on:April 06,2024

Researchers identify osteoarthritis 'pain pathway'

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from North Carolina State University have discovered that a particular molecular signaling pathway plays an im

Updated on: May 13,2024

Researchers identify osteoarthritis 'pain pathway'

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from North Carolina State University have discovered that a particular molecular signaling pathway plays an im

Updated on:May 13,2024

Preventive treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

by Fraunhofer-GesellschaftSemi-automatically generated biochemical networks help researchers map out and recognize connections. Credit: Fraunhofer SCAIA diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is de

Updated on: April 08,2024

Preventive treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

by Fraunhofer-GesellschaftSemi-automatically generated biochemical networks help researchers map out and recognize connections. Credit: Fraunhofer SCAIA diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is de

Updated on:April 08,2024

New gut-brain circuits found for sugar and fat cravings

by Monell Chemical Senses CenterIn this illustration, fat, sugar, and the combination of both (chocolate) navigate a gut-brain maze. The blue path represents the sugar route, the green path signi

Updated on: June 29,2024

New gut-brain circuits found for sugar and fat cravings

by Monell Chemical Senses CenterIn this illustration, fat, sugar, and the combination of both (chocolate) navigate a gut-brain maze. The blue path represents the sugar route, the green path signi

Updated on:June 29,2024

Brain changes linked to obesity result in low sperm count, mouse study finds

byUniversity of California - RiversideCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObesity is known to cause lower testosterone in men, impacting muscle mass and cognition, as well as reproductive function

Updated on: July 31,2024

Brain changes linked to obesity result in low sperm count, mouse study finds

byUniversity of California - RiversideCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObesity is known to cause lower testosterone in men, impacting muscle mass and cognition, as well as reproductive function

Updated on:July 31,2024

Light therapy may improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

by Public Library of ScienceThe research suggests that light therapy may be a promising treatment option for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Rad Cyrus, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommo

Updated on: February 24,2024

Light therapy may improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

by Public Library of ScienceThe research suggests that light therapy may be a promising treatment option for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Rad Cyrus, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommo

Updated on:February 24,2024

For people with memory struggles after brain injuries, the brain's processing speed is the main culprit: Study

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you try to save a file while your laptop lags, it won't save. Similarly, when our brains have delayed processing speeds, they &

Updated on: June 29,2024

For people with memory struggles after brain injuries, the brain's processing speed is the main culprit: Study

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you try to save a file while your laptop lags, it won't save. Similarly, when our brains have delayed processing speeds, they &

Updated on:June 29,2024

Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy

byUniversity of South AustraliaThe whole proposed system where the patient sits in front of the camera, the captured image is displayed on the screen, and the detection window appears around the

Updated on: January 02,2024

Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy

byUniversity of South AustraliaThe whole proposed system where the patient sits in front of the camera, the captured image is displayed on the screen, and the detection window appears around the

Updated on:January 02,2024

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

Updated on: March 27,2024

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

Updated on:March 27,2024

Fighting brain tumors with the help of viruses and molecules

by Tereza Pultarova,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy harnessing unusual allies, pioneering cancer treatments could reduce the need for invas

Updated on: December 30,2023

Fighting brain tumors with the help of viruses and molecules

by Tereza Pultarova,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy harnessing unusual allies, pioneering cancer treatments could reduce the need for invas

Updated on:December 30,2023

Analgesic effects of VR distraction and mindfulness scenes associated with different electroencephalography signatures

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) can be used to modify patients' experience of pain. However, the current understanding of wha

Updated on: January 06,2024

Analgesic effects of VR distraction and mindfulness scenes associated with different electroencephalography signatures

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) can be used to modify patients' experience of pain. However, the current understanding of wha

Updated on:January 06,2024