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

'Spatial Computing' enables flexible working memory

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyTriangles represent neurons. Colors represent specific information they encode. The ovals represent patches in which brain waves represent task rules. For

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Spatial Computing' enables flexible working memory

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyTriangles represent neurons. Colors represent specific information they encode. The ovals represent patches in which brain waves represent task rules. For

Updated on:January 21,2024

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

New insight into protein production in brain could help tackle dementia

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pioneering new study led by UCL scientists has revealed, for the first time, a layer of genetic material involved in controlling the

Updated on: May 26,2024

New insight into protein production in brain could help tackle dementia

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pioneering new study led by UCL scientists has revealed, for the first time, a layer of genetic material involved in controlling the

Updated on:May 26,2024

Discovery of a disease-specific biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageSporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) accounts for 90% of all ALS cases. Researchers from the University of Tsukuba discovered that the ed

Updated on: April 09,2024

Discovery of a disease-specific biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageSporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) accounts for 90% of all ALS cases. Researchers from the University of Tsukuba discovered that the ed

Updated on:April 09,2024

How the Parkinson's drug Levodopa causes psychiatric complications similar to drug abuse

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: HeungSoon, PixabayResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a mechanism responsible for a serious psychiatric complication caused by dopamine replacemen

Updated on: September 21,2024

How the Parkinson's drug Levodopa causes psychiatric complications similar to drug abuse

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: HeungSoon, PixabayResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a mechanism responsible for a serious psychiatric complication caused by dopamine replacemen

Updated on:September 21,2024

How the brain encodes warm and cool

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe averaged widefield calcium imaging shows how the posterior insular cortex responds to cool (left) and warm (right) stimulation of the mouse's

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the brain encodes warm and cool

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe averaged widefield calcium imaging shows how the posterior insular cortex responds to cool (left) and warm (right) stimulation of the mouse's

Updated on:February 21,2024

Consistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term linked to lower current insomnia risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConsistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term is linked to a lower current risk of insomnia as well as the ability to clo

Updated on: March 27,2024

Consistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term linked to lower current insomnia risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConsistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term is linked to a lower current risk of insomnia as well as the ability to clo

Updated on:March 27,2024

ALS diagnosis and survival linked to metals in blood, urine

byUniversity of MichiganAn MRI with increased signal in the posterior part of the internal capsule which can be tracked to the motor cortex consistent with the diagnosis of ALS. Credit: Frank Ga

Updated on: August 30,2024

ALS diagnosis and survival linked to metals in blood, urine

byUniversity of MichiganAn MRI with increased signal in the posterior part of the internal capsule which can be tracked to the motor cortex consistent with the diagnosis of ALS. Credit: Frank Ga

Updated on:August 30,2024

Brain connectivity found to be disrupted in schizophrenia

byElsevierBrain areas with the greatest difference between individuals with and without schizophrenia, with a pronounced negative effect in visual areas of the brain. Credit:Biological Psy

Updated on: January 11,2024

Brain connectivity found to be disrupted in schizophrenia

byElsevierBrain areas with the greatest difference between individuals with and without schizophrenia, with a pronounced negative effect in visual areas of the brain. Credit:Biological Psy

Updated on:January 11,2024

Microplastics are in our brains. How worried should we be?

by Sarah Hellewell, Anastazja Gorecki and Charlotte Sofield,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPlastic is in our clothes, cars, mobile phones, water bottles and food containers. B

Updated on: September 11,2024

Microplastics are in our brains. How worried should we be?

by Sarah Hellewell, Anastazja Gorecki and Charlotte Sofield,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPlastic is in our clothes, cars, mobile phones, water bottles and food containers. B

Updated on:September 11,2024

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy risk increases with longer rugby careers, study finds

by Rick Sobey, Boston HeraldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA rugby player's risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increases the longer their career lasts, according to a new

Updated on: January 12,2024

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy risk increases with longer rugby careers, study finds

by Rick Sobey, Boston HeraldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA rugby player's risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increases the longer their career lasts, according to a new

Updated on:January 12,2024