Mixed-ancestry genetic research shows a bit of Native American DNA could reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by Diane Xue and Hanley Kingston,The ConversationTraditionally, researchers search for individual genes that are related to disease risk by looking at tiny genetic markers all across the genome.

Updated on: June 11,2024 3

Mixed-ancestry genetic research shows a bit of Native American DNA could reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by Diane Xue and Hanley Kingston,The ConversationTraditionally, researchers search for individual genes that are related to disease risk by looking at tiny genetic markers all across the genome.

Updated on:June 11,2024 3

Locked-in syndrome is predominant outcome when children survive drowning, large study confirms

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioLocked-in state named Conrad Syndrome after San Antonio survivor. Credit: University of Texas Health Science Center at San A

Updated on: June 26,2024 6

Locked-in syndrome is predominant outcome when children survive drowning, large study confirms

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioLocked-in state named Conrad Syndrome after San Antonio survivor. Credit: University of Texas Health Science Center at San A

Updated on:June 26,2024 6

Bruce Willis' aphasia battle: Living in a country where you don't speak the language

by Laura J. Nelson, Thomas Curwen and Emily BaumgaertnerCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving with aphasia has been compared to living in a country where you don't speak the language.Gestures, sign lang

Updated on: February 03,2024 10

Bruce Willis' aphasia battle: Living in a country where you don't speak the language

by Laura J. Nelson, Thomas Curwen and Emily BaumgaertnerCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving with aphasia has been compared to living in a country where you don't speak the language.Gestures, sign lang

Updated on:February 03,2024 10

New 3D co-cultured model to study effect of proton therapy on aggressive brain cancer

byDelft University of TechnologyA) CAD design of the 3D scaffold with various gap sizes highlighted. B) SEM micrograph of the micro-vessels-like scaffolds at 90˚ degrees tilt. C) SEM micrograph

Updated on: January 02,2024 20

New 3D co-cultured model to study effect of proton therapy on aggressive brain cancer

byDelft University of TechnologyA) CAD design of the 3D scaffold with various gap sizes highlighted. B) SEM micrograph of the micro-vessels-like scaffolds at 90˚ degrees tilt. C) SEM micrograph

Updated on:January 02,2024 20

The therapeutic window for Angelman syndrome patients may be broader than previously reported

by Texas Children's HospitalUbe3amRNA is diminished in the brain of a new maternalUbe3aknockout mouse but remains in a previously generated Angelman syndrome mouse model. (A) Sch

Updated on: January 21,2024 7

The therapeutic window for Angelman syndrome patients may be broader than previously reported

by Texas Children's HospitalUbe3amRNA is diminished in the brain of a new maternalUbe3aknockout mouse but remains in a previously generated Angelman syndrome mouse model. (A) Sch

Updated on:January 21,2024 7

Research reveals DNA-protecting gene's crucial role in brain disorders

by Jessica Stanley,University of AdelaideL–R: Microscopic images showing bright red spots on a cell, indicating an increase in detrimental RNA:DNA Hybrids. Second image shows cells with high DNA

Updated on: March 20,2024 13

Research reveals DNA-protecting gene's crucial role in brain disorders

by Jessica Stanley,University of AdelaideL–R: Microscopic images showing bright red spots on a cell, indicating an increase in detrimental RNA:DNA Hybrids. Second image shows cells with high DNA

Updated on:March 20,2024 13

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

New brain alterations induced by main genetic risk factor in Alzheimer's disease discovered

by Autonomous University of BarcelonaCultured APOE4 astrocytes with altered lipid accumulation. Credit: INc-UABA study led by the Institut de Neurociències (INc-UAB) shows that APOE4, the princip

Updated on: May 28,2024 5

New brain alterations induced by main genetic risk factor in Alzheimer's disease discovered

by Autonomous University of BarcelonaCultured APOE4 astrocytes with altered lipid accumulation. Credit: INc-UABA study led by the Institut de Neurociències (INc-UAB) shows that APOE4, the princip

Updated on:May 28,2024 5

COVID-19 on the brain: Neurological symptoms persist in majority of long-haulers

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine are conducting a longitudinal study to track neurologi

Updated on: January 21,2024 6

COVID-19 on the brain: Neurological symptoms persist in majority of long-haulers

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine are conducting a longitudinal study to track neurologi

Updated on:January 21,2024 6

Zooming in on our brains on Zoom: Study finds suppressed neural signaling

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityImage created with generative AI. Credit: Michael S. HelfenbeinWhen Yale neuroscientist Joy Hirsch used sophisticated imaging tools to track in real time the brai

Updated on: January 11,2024 13

Zooming in on our brains on Zoom: Study finds suppressed neural signaling

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityImage created with generative AI. Credit: Michael S. HelfenbeinWhen Yale neuroscientist Joy Hirsch used sophisticated imaging tools to track in real time the brai

Updated on:January 11,2024 13

Researcher finds help for Alzheimer's-associated agitation with new FDA-approved treatment

by Bridjes O'Neil,Saint Louis UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:JAMA Neurology(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.3810A Saint Louis University researcher was instrumental in

Updated on: February 24,2024 19

Researcher finds help for Alzheimer's-associated agitation with new FDA-approved treatment

by Bridjes O'Neil,Saint Louis UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:JAMA Neurology(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.3810A Saint Louis University researcher was instrumental in

Updated on:February 24,2024 19

Collaborative research cracks the autism code, making the neurodivergent brain visible

by Jennifer McManamay,University of VirginiaUVA professor Gustavo Rohde's technique uses mathematical equations to extract mass transport information from medical images, creating new images

Updated on: September 03,2024 0

Collaborative research cracks the autism code, making the neurodivergent brain visible

by Jennifer McManamay,University of VirginiaUVA professor Gustavo Rohde's technique uses mathematical equations to extract mass transport information from medical images, creating new images

Updated on:September 03,2024 0