Chemical tool illuminates pathways used by dopamine, opioids and other neuronal signals

by Emily Kagey,University of MichiganA slice of the mouse brainstem demonstrates the detection of morphine (green) and the expression of the SPOTIT sensor (magenta). Credit: Noam Gannot and Peng

Updated on: April 28,2024

Chemical tool illuminates pathways used by dopamine, opioids and other neuronal signals

by Emily Kagey,University of MichiganA slice of the mouse brainstem demonstrates the detection of morphine (green) and the expression of the SPOTIT sensor (magenta). Credit: Noam Gannot and Peng

Updated on:April 28,2024

New method for triggering and imaging seizures can help guide epilepsy surgery

by Society of Nuclear MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new method for triggering and imaging seizures in epilepsy patients, offering physicians the ability to

Updated on: March 19,2024

New method for triggering and imaging seizures can help guide epilepsy surgery

by Society of Nuclear MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new method for triggering and imaging seizures in epilepsy patients, offering physicians the ability to

Updated on:March 19,2024

How the brain learns to deal with surprises

byUniversity of BaselCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children, the world is full of surprises. Adults, on the other hand, are much more difficult to surprise. And there are complex processe

Updated on: January 09,2024

How the brain learns to deal with surprises

byUniversity of BaselCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children, the world is full of surprises. Adults, on the other hand, are much more difficult to surprise. And there are complex processe

Updated on:January 09,2024

Dementia-related pain: What caregivers need to know

by Jennifer WinegardenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities en

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia-related pain: What caregivers need to know

by Jennifer WinegardenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities en

Updated on:May 11,2024

New atlas aims to replace uniform traumatic brain injury treatment with precision medicine

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Phoenix's Barrow Neurological Institute and the University of Pittsburgh have created a vast interactive atlas that

Updated on: July 31,2024

New atlas aims to replace uniform traumatic brain injury treatment with precision medicine

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Phoenix's Barrow Neurological Institute and the University of Pittsburgh have created a vast interactive atlas that

Updated on:July 31,2024

Surgery-free brain stimulation could provide new treatment for dementia

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonTemporal interference (TI) is non-invasive and delivers electrical stimulation through electrodes placed on the participant's head. Credit: Imperial

Updated on: January 12,2024

Surgery-free brain stimulation could provide new treatment for dementia

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonTemporal interference (TI) is non-invasive and delivers electrical stimulation through electrodes placed on the participant's head. Credit: Imperial

Updated on:January 12,2024

Trigonelline derived from coffee improves cognitive function, shows potential in alleviating age-related impairment

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe search for functional natural compounds that can improve age-related cognitive decline has recently emerged as an important research focus to

Updated on: February 18,2024

Trigonelline derived from coffee improves cognitive function, shows potential in alleviating age-related impairment

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe search for functional natural compounds that can improve age-related cognitive decline has recently emerged as an important research focus to

Updated on:February 18,2024

FDA approves Vyalev for advanced Parkinson's disease

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AbbVie's Vyalev (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa) for adults living with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD).Vyalev is the first an

Updated on: November 07,2024

FDA approves Vyalev for advanced Parkinson's disease

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AbbVie's Vyalev (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa) for adults living with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD).Vyalev is the first an

Updated on:November 07,2024

BIN1 deficit impairs brain cell communication, memory consolidation

by University of South FloridaGopal Thinakaran, PhD, of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, leads one of the few groups around the country studying BIN1 as a risk factor

Updated on: March 26,2024

BIN1 deficit impairs brain cell communication, memory consolidation

by University of South FloridaGopal Thinakaran, PhD, of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, leads one of the few groups around the country studying BIN1 as a risk factor

Updated on:March 26,2024

Telomere shortening—a sign of cellular aging—linked to signs of Alzheimer's in brain scans

by Public Library of ScienceThe authors found associations between telomere length, a marker of biological aging, and multiple aspects of brain structure. Credit: PublicDomainPictures, Pixabay, C

Updated on: May 22,2024

Telomere shortening—a sign of cellular aging—linked to signs of Alzheimer's in brain scans

by Public Library of ScienceThe authors found associations between telomere length, a marker of biological aging, and multiple aspects of brain structure. Credit: PublicDomainPictures, Pixabay, C

Updated on:May 22,2024

Possible mechanism for fold formation in the cerebral cortex discovered

by Elena Garrido,Miguel Hernandez University of ElcheImage of a ferret brain showing the altered folding pattern (left) mediated by the Cux2 protein. Credit: IN-CSIC-UMH.Determining the genetic

Updated on: June 15,2024

Possible mechanism for fold formation in the cerebral cortex discovered

by Elena Garrido,Miguel Hernandez University of ElcheImage of a ferret brain showing the altered folding pattern (left) mediated by the Cux2 protein. Credit: IN-CSIC-UMH.Determining the genetic

Updated on:June 15,2024

Study highlight link between socioeconomic disparities and post-stroke care

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who live in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status are less likely to receive clot-busting medications or undergo clot-remov

Updated on: January 11,2024

Study highlight link between socioeconomic disparities and post-stroke care

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who live in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status are less likely to receive clot-busting medications or undergo clot-remov

Updated on:January 11,2024