More effective treatment of Alzheimer's

by Elin Bäckström,Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDeveloping effective treatment methods for Alzheimer's disease has proved difficult. The most effective, which have just

Updated on: June 05,2024

More effective treatment of Alzheimer's

by Elin Bäckström,Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDeveloping effective treatment methods for Alzheimer's disease has proved difficult. The most effective, which have just

Updated on:June 05,2024

How the inflamed brain becomes disconnected after a stroke

by Levi Gadye,University of California, San FranciscoThe brain’s neurons (yellow) connect with one another using a vast network of neural wires, called neurites. Credit: Swanson Lab/University o

Updated on: April 28,2024

How the inflamed brain becomes disconnected after a stroke

by Levi Gadye,University of California, San FranciscoThe brain’s neurons (yellow) connect with one another using a vast network of neural wires, called neurites. Credit: Swanson Lab/University o

Updated on:April 28,2024

Study highlights the key role of the prefrontal cortex in regulating REM sleep

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressOptogenetic activation of mPFC Pyr neurons triggers REM sleep.a, Top: schematic of optogenetic activation of mPFC Pyr neurons. Bottom: expression of AAV-CaMKII-

Updated on: January 12,2024

Study highlights the key role of the prefrontal cortex in regulating REM sleep

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressOptogenetic activation of mPFC Pyr neurons triggers REM sleep.a, Top: schematic of optogenetic activation of mPFC Pyr neurons. Bottom: expression of AAV-CaMKII-

Updated on:January 12,2024

Noninvasive, ultrasound-based brain biopsy is feasible, safe in people: Study

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University in St. LouisGraduate student Lu Xu wears a device designed by engineers, at Washington University in St. Louis, that targets ultrasound waves to precise

Updated on: January 07,2024

Noninvasive, ultrasound-based brain biopsy is feasible, safe in people: Study

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University in St. LouisGraduate student Lu Xu wears a device designed by engineers, at Washington University in St. Louis, that targets ultrasound waves to precise

Updated on:January 07,2024

Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainGentle sound stimulation played during specific times during deep sleep enhanced deep or slow-wave sleep for people with mild cognitive impairme

Updated on: June 01,2024

Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainGentle sound stimulation played during specific times during deep sleep enhanced deep or slow-wave sleep for people with mild cognitive impairme

Updated on:June 01,2024

Aged care could be beneficial for people with dementia: Australian report

by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)Credit: Gerd Altmann, PixabayAustralians living with dementia who move into residential aged care after a hospital stay are less likely to be readmi

Updated on: February 24,2024

Aged care could be beneficial for people with dementia: Australian report

by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)Credit: Gerd Altmann, PixabayAustralians living with dementia who move into residential aged care after a hospital stay are less likely to be readmi

Updated on:February 24,2024

New insights into the protein-mediated motor neuron loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by Niigata UniversityUsing novel mouse ALS models, researchers discovered that the pathogenic TDP-43 exhibits distinct propagation patterns in the corticospinal pathway and spinal circuits, providing

Updated on: April 09,2024

New insights into the protein-mediated motor neuron loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by Niigata UniversityUsing novel mouse ALS models, researchers discovered that the pathogenic TDP-43 exhibits distinct propagation patterns in the corticospinal pathway and spinal circuits, providing

Updated on:April 09,2024

Study reveals how key protein affects neuron structure

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterThis image shows nuclear pore complex (NPC) distribution in three isolated neurons. NPCs are collections of proteins that form nuclear envelope pores, which

Updated on: September 13,2024

Study reveals how key protein affects neuron structure

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterThis image shows nuclear pore complex (NPC) distribution in three isolated neurons. NPCs are collections of proteins that form nuclear envelope pores, which

Updated on:September 13,2024

Study models how ketamine's molecular action leads to its effects on the brain

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA spectrogram of brain rhythm frequencies over time predicted by the team's model. After a first, moderate dose of ketamine gamma brain rhythm power (w

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study models how ketamine's molecular action leads to its effects on the brain

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA spectrogram of brain rhythm frequencies over time predicted by the team's model. After a first, moderate dose of ketamine gamma brain rhythm power (w

Updated on:May 30,2024

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

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

Modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet may benefit adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from sci

Updated on: June 04,2024

Modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet may benefit adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from sci

Updated on:June 04,2024

Harvard Researchers Develop 3D Brain Model Using Stem Cells from Multiple Donors

Updated on: July 03,2024

Harvard Researchers Develop 3D Brain Model Using Stem Cells from Multiple Donors

Updated on:July 03,2024