Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge

Updated on: February 05,2024

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge

Updated on:February 05,2024

How dopaminergic systems in fruit flies create reward-seeking behaviors despite adverse consequences

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressReward DAN activity reduces subsequent need seeking. a, Left, schematics and experimental protocol. Right, starved flies trained with 0273-neuron activation (orange) disre

Updated on: January 11,2024

How dopaminergic systems in fruit flies create reward-seeking behaviors despite adverse consequences

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressReward DAN activity reduces subsequent need seeking. a, Left, schematics and experimental protocol. Right, starved flies trained with 0273-neuron activation (orange) disre

Updated on:January 11,2024

High levels of HDL cholesterol tied to higher dementia risk

by Lori SolomonElevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Nov. 29 inThe L

Updated on: February 24,2024

High levels of HDL cholesterol tied to higher dementia risk

by Lori SolomonElevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Nov. 29 inThe L

Updated on:February 24,2024

Researchers call for enhanced research into common post-stroke condition

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLateropulsion, a clinical condition that results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.Edith Cowan

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers call for enhanced research into common post-stroke condition

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLateropulsion, a clinical condition that results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.Edith Cowan

Updated on:April 28,2024

A TREM2 activating antibody with a transport vehicle that could boost the metabolism and function of brain microglia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImages showing the architecture of our ATV:TREM2 molecule (a) images showing elevation of microglia proliferation in the brain of mice treated with ATV:TREM2 (b) a su

Updated on: March 26,2024

A TREM2 activating antibody with a transport vehicle that could boost the metabolism and function of brain microglia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImages showing the architecture of our ATV:TREM2 molecule (a) images showing elevation of microglia proliferation in the brain of mice treated with ATV:TREM2 (b) a su

Updated on:March 26,2024

Preliminary stages of dementia reduce human face memorization ability

by Kumamoto University[LEFT] Patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have a significantly reduced ability to memorize faces in comparison to healthy controls (HCs). [RIGHT] The gaze pattern

Updated on: May 06,2024

Preliminary stages of dementia reduce human face memorization ability

by Kumamoto University[LEFT] Patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have a significantly reduced ability to memorize faces in comparison to healthy controls (HCs). [RIGHT] The gaze pattern

Updated on:May 06,2024

Research implicates calcium in 'chemobrain,' pointing the way toward potential therapy

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterPreventing chemobrain. A leak of calcium through the ryanodine receptor (above) in the brain led to neurocognitive dysfunction in mice treated with a c

Updated on: January 11,2024

Research implicates calcium in 'chemobrain,' pointing the way toward potential therapy

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterPreventing chemobrain. A leak of calcium through the ryanodine receptor (above) in the brain led to neurocognitive dysfunction in mice treated with a c

Updated on:January 11,2024

Study unveils a cortico-amygdala neural substrate supporting fear extinction via endocannabinoids

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressZooming into fear and endocannabinoids in the brain. Credit: Ozge Gunduz-Cinar and Biorender.Endogenous cannabinoids, or endocannabinoids for short, are lipid-based n

Updated on: January 11,2024

Study unveils a cortico-amygdala neural substrate supporting fear extinction via endocannabinoids

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressZooming into fear and endocannabinoids in the brain. Credit: Ozge Gunduz-Cinar and Biorender.Endogenous cannabinoids, or endocannabinoids for short, are lipid-based n

Updated on:January 11,2024

Ultrasound enables gene delivery throughout the brain

byRice UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainRice University researchers tested the safety and feasibility of gene delivery to multiple brain regions using a noninvasive, ultrasound-based technique

Updated on: January 07,2024

Ultrasound enables gene delivery throughout the brain

byRice UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainRice University researchers tested the safety and feasibility of gene delivery to multiple brain regions using a noninvasive, ultrasound-based technique

Updated on:January 07,2024

The high costs of Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—Sharp increases in Alzheimer's disease cases, deaths and costs are stressing the U.S. health care system and caregivers, a new report reveals.About 5.7 million Americans have Alzheimer

Updated on: April 18,2024

The high costs of Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—Sharp increases in Alzheimer's disease cases, deaths and costs are stressing the U.S. health care system and caregivers, a new report reveals.About 5.7 million Americans have Alzheimer

Updated on:April 18,2024

Caregiving for someone with dementia

by Sue BenzulyThere is little doubt that caregiving for someone with dementia can be demanding and challenging, and that knowing how best to care for both the patient and yourself can be hard to figur

Updated on: March 26,2024

Caregiving for someone with dementia

by Sue BenzulyThere is little doubt that caregiving for someone with dementia can be demanding and challenging, and that knowing how best to care for both the patient and yourself can be hard to figur

Updated on:March 26,2024

Generative AI helps to explain human memory and imagination

JANUARY 19, 2024byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent advances in generative AI help to explain how memories enable us to learn about the world, relive old experienc

Updated on: March 13,2024

Generative AI helps to explain human memory and imagination

JANUARY 19, 2024byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent advances in generative AI help to explain how memories enable us to learn about the world, relive old experienc

Updated on:March 13,2024