Donor motor neurons could restore muscle function in ALS

byeLifeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have detailed how a combination of grafted replacement motor neurons and optical nerve stimulation—using light to activate neurons—can improve

Updated on: April 09,2024

Donor motor neurons could restore muscle function in ALS

byeLifeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have detailed how a combination of grafted replacement motor neurons and optical nerve stimulation—using light to activate neurons—can improve

Updated on:April 09,2024

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

A somewhat systematic review of previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses about nutrition and Alzheimer's

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team from the International Education College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China, has conducted a review of s

Updated on: May 26,2024

A somewhat systematic review of previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses about nutrition and Alzheimer's

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team from the International Education College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China, has conducted a review of s

Updated on:May 26,2024

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

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

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

Targeting mitochondria and related protein suggest new therapeutic strategy for treating ALS

byNagoya UniversityResearchers have discovered a receptor, sigma-1 receptor (green), and a protein, ATAD3A (red), that are associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou

Updated on: April 09,2024

Targeting mitochondria and related protein suggest new therapeutic strategy for treating ALS

byNagoya UniversityResearchers have discovered a receptor, sigma-1 receptor (green), and a protein, ATAD3A (red), that are associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou

Updated on:April 09,2024

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

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

Bio-inspired neuroprosthetics: Sending signals the brain can understand

by Ori Schipper,ETH ZurichNeuroscience-driven development of a biomimetic neuroprosthetic device. The successful development of a somatosensory neuroprosthesis is based on three main pillars: (1

Updated on: April 09,2024

Bio-inspired neuroprosthetics: Sending signals the brain can understand

by Ori Schipper,ETH ZurichNeuroscience-driven development of a biomimetic neuroprosthetic device. The successful development of a somatosensory neuroprosthesis is based on three main pillars: (1

Updated on:April 09,2024

Alzheimer's disease: The identification of 75 genetic risk factors brings new insights

by Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIdentifying genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease is essential if we are to improve our und

Updated on: April 02,2024

Alzheimer's disease: The identification of 75 genetic risk factors brings new insights

by Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIdentifying genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease is essential if we are to improve our und

Updated on:April 02,2024

Omega-3 fatty acids linked with slower progression of ALS

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Lawrencekhoo / Wikipedia.Consuming omega-3 fatty acids—particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a nutrient found in foods including flaxseeds,

Updated on: June 26,2024

Omega-3 fatty acids linked with slower progression of ALS

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Lawrencekhoo / Wikipedia.Consuming omega-3 fatty acids—particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a nutrient found in foods including flaxseeds,

Updated on:June 26,2024