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

Decoding six basic emotions from functional brain connectivity patterns

byScience China PressDistributions of the top 10 contributing brain nodes for each basic emotion. Credit: Science China PressEmotions are an important part of human intelligence. Identifying spe

Updated on: February 18,2024

Decoding six basic emotions from functional brain connectivity patterns

byScience China PressDistributions of the top 10 contributing brain nodes for each basic emotion. Credit: Science China PressEmotions are an important part of human intelligence. Identifying spe

Updated on:February 18,2024

A devastating nerve disease stalks a mountain village

Updated on: December 30,2024

A devastating nerve disease stalks a mountain village

Updated on:December 30,2024

Researchers propose a new treatment for brain metastasis based on immunotherapy

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCells around a brain metastasis in an animal model: several brain cells (astrocytes, white) surround an immune system cell (lymphocyte, green). Some

Updated on: October 24,2024

Researchers propose a new treatment for brain metastasis based on immunotherapy

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreCells around a brain metastasis in an animal model: several brain cells (astrocytes, white) surround an immune system cell (lymphocyte, green). Some

Updated on:October 24,2024

Sequencing of the developing human brain uncovers hundreds of thousands of new gene transcripts

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team led by researchers at UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania has produced a first-of-its kind catalog of gene-iso

Updated on: May 30,2024

Sequencing of the developing human brain uncovers hundreds of thousands of new gene transcripts

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team led by researchers at UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania has produced a first-of-its kind catalog of gene-iso

Updated on:May 30,2024

Blinking on a quiz show offers clues to human response under stress

by Niranjana Rajalakshmi,University of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuiz shows, where contestants answer rapid-fire questions in a high-stress, high-stakes environment, are an integra

Updated on: January 10,2024

Blinking on a quiz show offers clues to human response under stress

by Niranjana Rajalakshmi,University of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuiz shows, where contestants answer rapid-fire questions in a high-stress, high-stakes environment, are an integra

Updated on:January 10,2024

Most athletes who have donated to Australian Sports Brain Bank showed signs of brain trauma

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Olga Guryanova on UnsplashClinicians and policymakers should develop measures that further mitigate the risk of sport-related repetitive head injury after data r

Updated on: February 18,2024

Most athletes who have donated to Australian Sports Brain Bank showed signs of brain trauma

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Olga Guryanova on UnsplashClinicians and policymakers should develop measures that further mitigate the risk of sport-related repetitive head injury after data r

Updated on:February 18,2024

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

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

Study reveals shared blueprint in brain development across different functional areas

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolSpontaneous activity is highly modular in early development across diverse cortical areas. (A) Experimental schematic. Spontaneous activity was imaged at

Updated on: March 19,2024

Study reveals shared blueprint in brain development across different functional areas

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolSpontaneous activity is highly modular in early development across diverse cortical areas. (A) Experimental schematic. Spontaneous activity was imaged at

Updated on:March 19,2024

Seeking Alzheimer's clues from few who escape genetic fate

by Lauran NeergaardDoug Whitney, left, looks at his son, Brian, in Manson, Wash., on Nov. 5, 2022. Doug inherited the same gene mutation that gave Alzheimer's disease to his mother, brother and ge

Updated on: May 13,2024

Seeking Alzheimer's clues from few who escape genetic fate

by Lauran NeergaardDoug Whitney, left, looks at his son, Brian, in Manson, Wash., on Nov. 5, 2022. Doug inherited the same gene mutation that gave Alzheimer's disease to his mother, brother and ge

Updated on:May 13,2024

High fat diet impairs new neuron creation in female mice

by Society for NeuroscienceFemale mice on the high fat diet displayed fewer developing neurons in the hippocampus. Credit: Robison et al., eNeuro 2019A high fat diet limits the birth and growth o

Updated on: June 04,2024

High fat diet impairs new neuron creation in female mice

by Society for NeuroscienceFemale mice on the high fat diet displayed fewer developing neurons in the hippocampus. Credit: Robison et al., eNeuro 2019A high fat diet limits the birth and growth o

Updated on:June 04,2024

Early nerve intervention found to reduce pain and complications after amputation

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPerformed early—at the time of amputation—a procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can reduce pain scores and prevent complications

Updated on: January 09,2024

Early nerve intervention found to reduce pain and complications after amputation

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPerformed early—at the time of amputation—a procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can reduce pain scores and prevent complications

Updated on:January 09,2024