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

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole safely slows the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, finds clinical trial

by Cell PressPhoto of iPSCs-derived Motor neurons derived from an ALS patient. Credit: Morimoto et al/Cell Stem CellAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is

Updated on: June 25,2024

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole safely slows the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, finds clinical trial

by Cell PressPhoto of iPSCs-derived Motor neurons derived from an ALS patient. Credit: Morimoto et al/Cell Stem CellAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is

Updated on:June 25,2024

Similarity between vitamin B12 loss and multiple sclerosis revealed

by Sanford-Burnham PrebysCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113545For decades, scientists have noted an intriguing similarity between a deficiency in vitamin B12—an

Updated on: January 28,2024

Similarity between vitamin B12 loss and multiple sclerosis revealed

by Sanford-Burnham PrebysCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113545For decades, scientists have noted an intriguing similarity between a deficiency in vitamin B12—an

Updated on:January 28,2024

'Salty' immune cells surrounding the brain linked to hypertension-induced dementia

byNational Institutes of HealthFluorescent staining reveals the extensive network of blood vessels of the dura mater. These vessels contain T cells that, in a mouse model of chronic high blood p

Updated on: January 26,2024

'Salty' immune cells surrounding the brain linked to hypertension-induced dementia

byNational Institutes of HealthFluorescent staining reveals the extensive network of blood vessels of the dura mater. These vessels contain T cells that, in a mouse model of chronic high blood p

Updated on:January 26,2024

Here's what Alzheimer's disease blood tests look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

by Eleftheria Kodosaki and Deborah Alawode,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDespite affecting55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer's disease still has no cure. But recent adv

Updated on: January 07,2024

Here's what Alzheimer's disease blood tests look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

by Eleftheria Kodosaki and Deborah Alawode,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDespite affecting55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer's disease still has no cure. But recent adv

Updated on:January 07,2024

Children as young as 3 to 5 recognize broken promises

byDuke UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to broken promises, children as young as three to five recognize that some excuses are better than others. It turns out children

Updated on: January 21,2024

Children as young as 3 to 5 recognize broken promises

byDuke UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to broken promises, children as young as three to five recognize that some excuses are better than others. It turns out children

Updated on:January 21,2024

Skiers had lower incidence of depression and vascular dementia—but not Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityThe race: Vasaloppet. Credit: Lund UniversityHalf as many diagnosed with depression, a delayed manifestation of Parkinson's, a reduced risk of developing vascular dementia—b

Updated on: June 07,2024

Skiers had lower incidence of depression and vascular dementia—but not Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityThe race: Vasaloppet. Credit: Lund UniversityHalf as many diagnosed with depression, a delayed manifestation of Parkinson's, a reduced risk of developing vascular dementia—b

Updated on:June 07,2024

New study suggests possible targets for multiple sclerosis vaccine development

byMedical University of ViennaCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.015Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the Epstein-Barr virus (

Updated on: January 26,2024

New study suggests possible targets for multiple sclerosis vaccine development

byMedical University of ViennaCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.015Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the Epstein-Barr virus (

Updated on:January 26,2024

Dopamine could explain why exercise helps boost your brain

byUniversity of PortsmouthThree experiments to test how dopamine affects cognitive performance during acute exercise. Credit:The Journal of Physiology(2024). DOI: 10.1113/JP285173A s

Updated on: April 09,2024

Dopamine could explain why exercise helps boost your brain

byUniversity of PortsmouthThree experiments to test how dopamine affects cognitive performance during acute exercise. Credit:The Journal of Physiology(2024). DOI: 10.1113/JP285173A s

Updated on:April 09,2024

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

Advancing high-resolution ultrasound imaging with deep learning

by Elizabeth Bello, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyLooking at an ultrasound image, Shin points to a region of the brain showing strong microbubble activity from a nerve stimulati

Updated on: May 14,2024

Advancing high-resolution ultrasound imaging with deep learning

by Elizabeth Bello, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyLooking at an ultrasound image, Shin points to a region of the brain showing strong microbubble activity from a nerve stimulati

Updated on:May 14,2024

Researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries

byUniversity of OxfordDroplets containing human iPSC-derived neural progenitors were 3D-printed to form 2-layer cerebral cortical tissue, which was cultured before implantation into a mouse brai

Updated on: January 06,2024

Researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries

byUniversity of OxfordDroplets containing human iPSC-derived neural progenitors were 3D-printed to form 2-layer cerebral cortical tissue, which was cultured before implantation into a mouse brai

Updated on:January 06,2024