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

Surgical removal beneficial for acute intracerebral hemorrhage

by Elana GotkineFor patients with an acute intracerebral hemorrhage, minimally invasive surgical removal is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published in the April 11 issue of t

Updated on: April 28,2024

Surgical removal beneficial for acute intracerebral hemorrhage

by Elana GotkineFor patients with an acute intracerebral hemorrhage, minimally invasive surgical removal is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published in the April 11 issue of t

Updated on:April 28,2024

Mature 'lab grown' neurons hold promise for neurodegenerative disease

by Northwestern UniversityFluorescent images of human neurons (stained with red, green and blue) growing on coatings with fast-moving molecules (left) or conventional laminin (right) for 72 hours

Updated on: February 05,2024

Mature 'lab grown' neurons hold promise for neurodegenerative disease

by Northwestern UniversityFluorescent images of human neurons (stained with red, green and blue) growing on coatings with fast-moving molecules (left) or conventional laminin (right) for 72 hours

Updated on:February 05,2024

New research on brain structure highlights cells linked to Alzheimer's and autism

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstitutePET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainNew insights into the architecture of the brain have been revealed by scientists at

Updated on: May 26,2024

New research on brain structure highlights cells linked to Alzheimer's and autism

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstitutePET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainNew insights into the architecture of the brain have been revealed by scientists at

Updated on:May 26,2024

Inhaled beta-2 agonists not associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease, finds study

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alt

Updated on: March 21,2024

Inhaled beta-2 agonists not associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease, finds study

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alt

Updated on:March 21,2024

Exploring the brain basis of concepts by using a new type of neural network

by Japhet Johnstone,Free University of BerlinSchematic illustration of constraints for making neural networks more similar to real brains. Credit:Progress in Neurobiology(2023). DOI:

Updated on: January 12,2024

Exploring the brain basis of concepts by using a new type of neural network

by Japhet Johnstone,Free University of BerlinSchematic illustration of constraints for making neural networks more similar to real brains. Credit:Progress in Neurobiology(2023). DOI:

Updated on:January 12,2024

Stem cells model genetic risk for developing Alzheimer's disease

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchCholesterol oversupply from ApoE4 astrocytes promote Aβ production in neurons. Credit: Jinsoo SeoNew research published inStem Cell Reportsha

Updated on: June 04,2024

Stem cells model genetic risk for developing Alzheimer's disease

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchCholesterol oversupply from ApoE4 astrocytes promote Aβ production in neurons. Credit: Jinsoo SeoNew research published inStem Cell Reportsha

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

'Rhythm' or 'drift'—new tools can help better understand human attention

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccepted theories of how people's visual attention behaves in situations with lots of stimuli, such as crossing a busy street, may need to

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Rhythm' or 'drift'—new tools can help better understand human attention

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccepted theories of how people's visual attention behaves in situations with lots of stimuli, such as crossing a busy street, may need to

Updated on:January 21,2024

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

Stranded dolphins' brains show common signs of Alzheimer's disease

by University of GlasgowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe brains of three species of stranded dolphins show classic markers of human Alzheimer's disease, according to the most extensive s

Updated on: June 04,2024

Stranded dolphins' brains show common signs of Alzheimer's disease

by University of GlasgowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe brains of three species of stranded dolphins show classic markers of human Alzheimer's disease, according to the most extensive s

Updated on:June 04,2024

First study of the microvessels connecting the human cranium and brain

by CENIEHMicrophoramine distribution in adult human skulls. Credit: Bruner and EisovaEmiliano Bruner, a paleoneurologist at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), has

Updated on: March 19,2024

First study of the microvessels connecting the human cranium and brain

by CENIEHMicrophoramine distribution in adult human skulls. Credit: Bruner and EisovaEmiliano Bruner, a paleoneurologist at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), has

Updated on:March 19,2024