Exploring the link between early life stress and maladaptive behavior across species

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEarly life stressors induce long-term alterations in central mechanisms that drive appropriate social interactions. Being social species, most individuals gain pleasu

Updated on: January 09,2024

Exploring the link between early life stress and maladaptive behavior across species

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEarly life stressors induce long-term alterations in central mechanisms that drive appropriate social interactions. Being social species, most individuals gain pleasu

Updated on:January 09,2024

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

Exercise offers protection against Alzheimer's

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigher levels of daily physical activity may protect against the cognitive decline and neurodegeneration (brain tissue loss) from Alzheim

Updated on: May 26,2024

Exercise offers protection against Alzheimer's

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigher levels of daily physical activity may protect against the cognitive decline and neurodegeneration (brain tissue loss) from Alzheim

Updated on:May 26,2024

Alzheimer's study delves into degraded brain connections

by University of Texas at DallasAs part of the study, researchers useddiffusion-tensor imaging to determine the integrity of white matter connections in the brain. Credit: University

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's study delves into degraded brain connections

by University of Texas at DallasAs part of the study, researchers useddiffusion-tensor imaging to determine the integrity of white matter connections in the brain. Credit: University

Updated on:April 18,2024

How the brain's 'internal compass' works

by McGill UniversityPopulation recordings in the mouse ADN. a, Schematic of the recording environment within a 360° LED screen. Scale bar, 20 cm. b, GCaMP6f expression in the ADN. In total, 12 mi

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the brain's 'internal compass' works

by McGill UniversityPopulation recordings in the mouse ADN. a, Schematic of the recording environment within a 360° LED screen. Scale bar, 20 cm. b, GCaMP6f expression in the ADN. In total, 12 mi

Updated on:February 21,2024

Intervention becomes first to successfully reduce risk of dementia

by University of South FloridaThe brain training exercise pushes a user to progressively improve visual speed of processing with attentional demands both at the center of gaze and periphery. Cred

Updated on: June 04,2024

Intervention becomes first to successfully reduce risk of dementia

by University of South FloridaThe brain training exercise pushes a user to progressively improve visual speed of processing with attentional demands both at the center of gaze and periphery. Cred

Updated on:June 04,2024

From blurry to bright: AI tech helps researchers peer into the brains of mice

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins biomedical engineers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) training strategy to capture images of mou

Updated on: February 18,2024

From blurry to bright: AI tech helps researchers peer into the brains of mice

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins biomedical engineers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) training strategy to capture images of mou

Updated on:February 18,2024

Dementia care in Australia 'fragmented, challenging to navigate and hard to access'

by Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAustralia "does not currently meet the human rights of people with dementia to timely and accessible health services of appropriate q

Updated on: April 25,2024

Dementia care in Australia 'fragmented, challenging to navigate and hard to access'

by Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAustralia "does not currently meet the human rights of people with dementia to timely and accessible health services of appropriate q

Updated on:April 25,2024

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

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

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

Researchers discover dynamic DNA structures that regulate the formation of memory

by Queensland Brain InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative research team, including scientists from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), has discovered a novel

Updated on: May 14,2024

Researchers discover dynamic DNA structures that regulate the formation of memory

by Queensland Brain InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative research team, including scientists from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), has discovered a novel

Updated on:May 14,2024