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

Study reveals broader impact of Alzheimer's on brain function

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasAlzheimer's disease and aging are associated with distinct patterns of brain network disruption. Alzheimer's (left) exerts widespread imp

Updated on: January 10,2024

Study reveals broader impact of Alzheimer's on brain function

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasAlzheimer's disease and aging are associated with distinct patterns of brain network disruption. Alzheimer's (left) exerts widespread imp

Updated on:January 10,2024

Unlikely that high cholesterol or statins increase the risk of dementia

by Cecilie Bakken Høstmark,University of OsloIn professor Kjetil Retterstøl's new study, he found that neither high cholesterol itself nor statins can explain an increased risk of developing

Updated on: June 04,2024

Unlikely that high cholesterol or statins increase the risk of dementia

by Cecilie Bakken Høstmark,University of OsloIn professor Kjetil Retterstøl's new study, he found that neither high cholesterol itself nor statins can explain an increased risk of developing

Updated on:June 04,2024

An alternate theory for what causes Alzheimer's disease

by University of California - RiversideTyler Lambeth (left) and Ryan Julian in the lab. Credit: Julian lab, UC RiversideAlzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia among the elderl

Updated on: April 18,2024

An alternate theory for what causes Alzheimer's disease

by University of California - RiversideTyler Lambeth (left) and Ryan Julian in the lab. Credit: Julian lab, UC RiversideAlzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia among the elderl

Updated on:April 18,2024

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

New gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy proves effective in mice

by Marie Simon, Paris Brain InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101248Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare ge

Updated on: May 14,2024

New gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy proves effective in mice

by Marie Simon, Paris Brain InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101248Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare ge

Updated on:May 14,2024

Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health

by Liu Jia, Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Neuron (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.03.028Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Rece

Updated on: May 14,2024

Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health

by Liu Jia, Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Neuron (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.03.028Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Rece

Updated on:May 14,2024

Experimental therapy eases Alzheimer's signs, symptoms in mice

by Carole Tanzer MillerA new cellular therapy improved learning and memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.The therapy—developed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (

Updated on: February 24,2024

Experimental therapy eases Alzheimer's signs, symptoms in mice

by Carole Tanzer MillerA new cellular therapy improved learning and memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.The therapy—developed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (

Updated on:February 24,2024

Brain study suggests regions that grew the most during evolution are most susceptible to aging

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSample, workflow, and phylogeny. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado2733An international team of neuroscientists and anthropologists has fou

Updated on: September 06,2024

Brain study suggests regions that grew the most during evolution are most susceptible to aging

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSample, workflow, and phylogeny. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado2733An international team of neuroscientists and anthropologists has fou

Updated on:September 06,2024

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

Research finds sex differences in immune response and metabolism drive Alzheimer's disease

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainCleveland Clinic researchers analyzed genes and brain tissue of patients with Alzheimer's and found that differences in brain immunometabolism—the

Updated on: February 24,2024

Research finds sex differences in immune response and metabolism drive Alzheimer's disease

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainCleveland Clinic researchers analyzed genes and brain tissue of patients with Alzheimer's and found that differences in brain immunometabolism—the

Updated on:February 24,2024

Exploring how the human brain takes stock of blame

by Richard C. Lewis,University of IowaUniversity of Iowa researchers have found that the human brain can distinguish between an outcome caused by human error and one in which the person’s decisi

Updated on: January 10,2024

Exploring how the human brain takes stock of blame

by Richard C. Lewis,University of IowaUniversity of Iowa researchers have found that the human brain can distinguish between an outcome caused by human error and one in which the person’s decisi

Updated on:January 10,2024