Ultra-high-resolution MRI reveals migraine brain changes

by Radiological Society of North America(A) Cerebral microbleeds (CMB) visualized as round, dark lesions (arrow) on SWI sequence in the left temporal lobe in a migraine case with aura. (B) Asymme

Updated on: February 05,2024

Ultra-high-resolution MRI reveals migraine brain changes

by Radiological Society of North America(A) Cerebral microbleeds (CMB) visualized as round, dark lesions (arrow) on SWI sequence in the left temporal lobe in a migraine case with aura. (B) Asymme

Updated on:February 05,2024

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Updated on: June 15,2024

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Updated on:June 15,2024

Some antidepressants take weeks to kick in, and scientists may now know why

by Cara MurezMost folks know that certain antidepressants have to be taken for a few weeks before people start seeing improvement, and now a new study sheds light on that delay.Scientists have discove

Updated on: January 11,2024

Some antidepressants take weeks to kick in, and scientists may now know why

by Cara MurezMost folks know that certain antidepressants have to be taken for a few weeks before people start seeing improvement, and now a new study sheds light on that delay.Scientists have discove

Updated on:January 11,2024

Researchers find about a quarter of mitochondrial disease patients suffer from malnutrition

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA BMI classification. Most subjects had appropriate BMI; 3/22 (13.6%) adults and 12/38 (31.6%) children were underweight. B Patient-reported gastrointest

Updated on: December 28,2023

Researchers find about a quarter of mitochondrial disease patients suffer from malnutrition

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA BMI classification. Most subjects had appropriate BMI; 3/22 (13.6%) adults and 12/38 (31.6%) children were underweight. B Patient-reported gastrointest

Updated on:December 28,2023

Examining the neurological effects of repeated blast exposure in special operations personnel

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published in theJournal of Neurotraumashows that neuroinflammation may be a key feature of the brain response to b

Updated on: January 10,2024

Examining the neurological effects of repeated blast exposure in special operations personnel

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published in theJournal of Neurotraumashows that neuroinflammation may be a key feature of the brain response to b

Updated on:January 10,2024

Study reveals a driver of brain cell damage in neurodegeneration

by Leah Eisenstadt,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardA section of brain from a mouse model of neurodegeneration, showing a control protein in green, Nptx2 in red, and glial cells in white. Boost

Updated on: April 02,2024

Study reveals a driver of brain cell damage in neurodegeneration

by Leah Eisenstadt,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardA section of brain from a mouse model of neurodegeneration, showing a control protein in green, Nptx2 in red, and glial cells in white. Boost

Updated on:April 02,2024

Olive oil a powerful prescription against dementia

by Amy NortonPeople looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests.The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health professionals, fo

Updated on: June 04,2024

Olive oil a powerful prescription against dementia

by Amy NortonPeople looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests.The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health professionals, fo

Updated on:June 04,2024

Common brain cyst and neurodevelopmental disorders share genetic drivers

by Jennifer Chen,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOften an incidental finding on brain scans looking for trauma or other neurological conditions, arachnoid cysts (ACs) are small,

Updated on: February 05,2024

Common brain cyst and neurodevelopmental disorders share genetic drivers

by Jennifer Chen,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOften an incidental finding on brain scans looking for trauma or other neurological conditions, arachnoid cysts (ACs) are small,

Updated on:February 05,2024

Testing a new radioactive drug to detect Alzheimer's

by Kari Williamson,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyChemist Jin Han prepares a radioactive patient dose. The glass with the dose is transported in a 14 kg heavy and radiation-proof

Updated on: May 05,2024

Testing a new radioactive drug to detect Alzheimer's

by Kari Williamson,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyChemist Jin Han prepares a radioactive patient dose. The glass with the dose is transported in a 14 kg heavy and radiation-proof

Updated on:May 05,2024

Jalisco mutation, rare strain of Alzheimer's affecting people in their 40s

by Ron Mackovich,University of Southern CaliforniaMaria Barocio, 45, who has early-onset Alzheimer’s, walks with her doctor, Freddi Segal-Gidan, at the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation

Updated on: June 05,2024

Jalisco mutation, rare strain of Alzheimer's affecting people in their 40s

by Ron Mackovich,University of Southern CaliforniaMaria Barocio, 45, who has early-onset Alzheimer’s, walks with her doctor, Freddi Segal-Gidan, at the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation

Updated on:June 05,2024

Scientists discover groups of spinal cord neurons that allow for brain-independent motor learning

byRIKENIn this study, spinal cords that associated limb position with an unpleasant experience learned to reposition the limb after only 10 minutes, and retained a memory the next day. Spinal co

Updated on: April 28,2024

Scientists discover groups of spinal cord neurons that allow for brain-independent motor learning

byRIKENIn this study, spinal cords that associated limb position with an unpleasant experience learned to reposition the limb after only 10 minutes, and retained a memory the next day. Spinal co

Updated on:April 28,2024

MS treatment that 'resets' immune system may halt disease progression for at least five years

by Imperial College LondonDemyelination by MS. The CD68 colored tissue shows several macrophages in the area of the lesion. Original scale 1:100. Credit:CC BY-SA 3.0Marvin 101/Wikiped

Updated on: April 01,2024

MS treatment that 'resets' immune system may halt disease progression for at least five years

by Imperial College LondonDemyelination by MS. The CD68 colored tissue shows several macrophages in the area of the lesion. Original scale 1:100. Credit:CC BY-SA 3.0Marvin 101/Wikiped

Updated on:April 01,2024