What makes us human? Researchers uncover clues behind brain evolution

by Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Dallas Morning NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is three times bigger than a chimp's and more spherical than a Neanderthal's. Within a maze of b

Updated on: January 10,2024

What makes us human? Researchers uncover clues behind brain evolution

by Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Dallas Morning NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is three times bigger than a chimp's and more spherical than a Neanderthal's. Within a maze of b

Updated on:January 10,2024

Scientists uncover key brain pathway mediating panic disorder symptoms

bySalk InstitutePAC1R-expressing dorsal raphe neurons in the mouse brain (red) serve as the projection targets for PACAP parabrachial neurons to mediate panic-like behavioral and physical sympto

Updated on: January 09,2024

Scientists uncover key brain pathway mediating panic disorder symptoms

bySalk InstitutePAC1R-expressing dorsal raphe neurons in the mouse brain (red) serve as the projection targets for PACAP parabrachial neurons to mediate panic-like behavioral and physical sympto

Updated on:January 09,2024

Team develops app to help train the brain to overcome tinnitus

by MindEarThe MindEar app includes training and education on tinnitus, helping patients better manage symptoms. Credit: MindEarAn international research team has shown that the debilitating impact of

Updated on: January 09,2024

Team develops app to help train the brain to overcome tinnitus

by MindEarThe MindEar app includes training and education on tinnitus, helping patients better manage symptoms. Credit: MindEarAn international research team has shown that the debilitating impact of

Updated on:January 09,2024

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

The danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia—a

Updated on: April 02,2024

The danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia—a

Updated on:April 02,2024

Why is the brain so prone to inflammation?

by Sarah C.P. Williams,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterKeeping neuroinflammation in check. Normal neurons (top panel) produce a small amount of double-stranded DNA (green) that keeps in

Updated on: March 19,2024

Why is the brain so prone to inflammation?

by Sarah C.P. Williams,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterKeeping neuroinflammation in check. Normal neurons (top panel) produce a small amount of double-stranded DNA (green) that keeps in

Updated on:March 19,2024

Using a neuromonitoring platform to improve care for traumatic brain injuries

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiUC's neurocritical care team monitors metrics like blood flow, pressure, oxygen and glucose levels in the brain in real time and monitors trends and s

Updated on: January 10,2024

Using a neuromonitoring platform to improve care for traumatic brain injuries

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiUC's neurocritical care team monitors metrics like blood flow, pressure, oxygen and glucose levels in the brain in real time and monitors trends and s

Updated on:January 10,2024

Simple tool shows life expectancy after dementia diagnosis

by Karolinska InstitutetTables illustrate three-year survival probabilities for people with dementia diagnosed in primary care. Dark green indicates a low risk of death while dark purple indicate

Updated on: June 20,2024

Simple tool shows life expectancy after dementia diagnosis

by Karolinska InstitutetTables illustrate three-year survival probabilities for people with dementia diagnosed in primary care. Dark green indicates a low risk of death while dark purple indicate

Updated on:June 20,2024

Multi-omics analysis identifies molecularly defined Alzheimer's disease subtypes

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterStudy design. Credit:PLOS Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002607Omics analysis is the process of analyzing large

Updated on: June 15,2024

Multi-omics analysis identifies molecularly defined Alzheimer's disease subtypes

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterStudy design. Credit:PLOS Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002607Omics analysis is the process of analyzing large

Updated on:June 15,2024

Kirigami electrodes unfold new horizons for brain organoid research

by Grace Huckins,Stanford UniversityCui lab and Pasca lab. Credit: Stanford UniversityIt all started at Peet's. Ten years ago, neuroscientist Sergiu Pasca was just getting his lab up and run

Updated on: June 26,2024

Kirigami electrodes unfold new horizons for brain organoid research

by Grace Huckins,Stanford UniversityCui lab and Pasca lab. Credit: Stanford UniversityIt all started at Peet's. Ten years ago, neuroscientist Sergiu Pasca was just getting his lab up and run

Updated on:June 26,2024

The brain builds emotions regardless of the senses, neuroscientists find

by IMT School for Advanced Studies LuccaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow much do our emotions depend on our senses? Does our brain and body react in the same way when we hear a fearful scream, see

Updated on: March 19,2024

The brain builds emotions regardless of the senses, neuroscientists find

by IMT School for Advanced Studies LuccaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow much do our emotions depend on our senses? Does our brain and body react in the same way when we hear a fearful scream, see

Updated on:March 19,2024

More pain, more burdens: Researchers find link between chronic pain and dementia

by Chinese Academy of SciencesElevated dementia risk, cognitive decline, and hippocampalatrophy in multisite chronic pain. Credit: Tu YihengA research team led by Dr. Tu Yiheng from the Institute

Updated on: June 05,2024

More pain, more burdens: Researchers find link between chronic pain and dementia

by Chinese Academy of SciencesElevated dementia risk, cognitive decline, and hippocampalatrophy in multisite chronic pain. Credit: Tu YihengA research team led by Dr. Tu Yiheng from the Institute

Updated on:June 05,2024