Researchers use a TV sitcom to uncover something about how the brain processes jokes

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Western University, Canada, have investigated the neural mechanisms underlying humor processing, specifically focusin

Updated on: January 10,2024

Researchers use a TV sitcom to uncover something about how the brain processes jokes

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Western University, Canada, have investigated the neural mechanisms underlying humor processing, specifically focusin

Updated on:January 10,2024

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

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

For the first time walking patterns identify specific types of dementia

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalking may be a key clinical tool in helping medics accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has, pioneering research has revea

Updated on: May 05,2024

For the first time walking patterns identify specific types of dementia

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalking may be a key clinical tool in helping medics accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has, pioneering research has revea

Updated on:May 05,2024

What to know about epilepsy and providing first aid during a seizure

by Jordan Clay,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and

Updated on: January 10,2024

What to know about epilepsy and providing first aid during a seizure

by Jordan Clay,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and

Updated on:January 10,2024

Neuroimaging study reinforces theory of mental 'foraging,' inspiring new understanding of schizophrenia

byIndiana UniversitySchematic of an example fMRI run consisting of 1 category verbal fluency test, 1 control speaking condition, and 1 letter verbal fluency test. Black boxes illustrate examples

Updated on: January 11,2024

Neuroimaging study reinforces theory of mental 'foraging,' inspiring new understanding of schizophrenia

byIndiana UniversitySchematic of an example fMRI run consisting of 1 category verbal fluency test, 1 control speaking condition, and 1 letter verbal fluency test. Black boxes illustrate examples

Updated on:January 11,2024

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

by National Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a T lymphocyte (also known as a T cell) (blue). Credit: NIAIDEvidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggests that a v

Updated on: May 08,2024

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

by National Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a T lymphocyte (also known as a T cell) (blue). Credit: NIAIDEvidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggests that a v

Updated on:May 08,2024

For immigrants to Canada, risk of multiple sclerosis increases with proportion of life spent there

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImmigrants to Canada who have spent a greater proportion of their lives in Canada have a greater risk of developing multiple scle

Updated on: April 30,2024

For immigrants to Canada, risk of multiple sclerosis increases with proportion of life spent there

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImmigrants to Canada who have spent a greater proportion of their lives in Canada have a greater risk of developing multiple scle

Updated on:April 30,2024

Research on advanced Alzheimer's disease investigates novel ways to restore cognitive function

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Wikimedia CommonsWhile most research on Alzheimer's disease (AD) has focused on early diagnosis and treatment, University at Buffalo scientists

Updated on: May 26,2024

Research on advanced Alzheimer's disease investigates novel ways to restore cognitive function

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Wikimedia CommonsWhile most research on Alzheimer's disease (AD) has focused on early diagnosis and treatment, University at Buffalo scientists

Updated on:May 26,2024

Poor diet, plus Alzheimer's gene, may fuel disease (Update)

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA diet high in cholesterol, fat and sugar may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease in people who carry the ApoE4 gene, a le

Updated on: May 05,2024

Poor diet, plus Alzheimer's gene, may fuel disease (Update)

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA diet high in cholesterol, fat and sugar may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease in people who carry the ApoE4 gene, a le

Updated on:May 05,2024

Researchers identify mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression

by University of MalagaResearchers identify a mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression. The UMA coordinates this study, carried out by 100 multidisciplinary researchers from 50 di

Updated on: March 20,2024

Researchers identify mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression

by University of MalagaResearchers identify a mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression. The UMA coordinates this study, carried out by 100 multidisciplinary researchers from 50 di

Updated on:March 20,2024

Alzheimer's drug development pipeline: Positive results, new insight on biomarkers position 2024 as 'learning year'

by Steven Slivka, John Domol,University of Nevada, Las VegasDr. Jeffrey Cummings, research professor and director, Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience at UNLV. Credit: Josh Ha

Updated on: April 28,2024

Alzheimer's drug development pipeline: Positive results, new insight on biomarkers position 2024 as 'learning year'

by Steven Slivka, John Domol,University of Nevada, Las VegasDr. Jeffrey Cummings, research professor and director, Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience at UNLV. Credit: Josh Ha

Updated on:April 28,2024

'Window into the brain': A simple blood test to diagnose ALS is both robust and repeatable

by Brain Chemistry LabsDr. Rachael Dunlop conducts real-time PCR on microRNA extracted from extracellular vesicles derived from blood samples from ALS patients. Credit: Paul Alan Cox, Brain Chemistry

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Window into the brain': A simple blood test to diagnose ALS is both robust and repeatable

by Brain Chemistry LabsDr. Rachael Dunlop conducts real-time PCR on microRNA extracted from extracellular vesicles derived from blood samples from ALS patients. Credit: Paul Alan Cox, Brain Chemistry

Updated on:January 21,2024