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 7

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 7

High risk for psychiatric disorders seen before dementia diagnosis

by Lori SolomonPatients with dementia have markedly increased risks for psychiatric disorders before dementia diagnosis, according to a study published online Oct. 17 inJAMA Network Open.Minjia

Updated on: February 24,2024 13

High risk for psychiatric disorders seen before dementia diagnosis

by Lori SolomonPatients with dementia have markedly increased risks for psychiatric disorders before dementia diagnosis, according to a study published online Oct. 17 inJAMA Network Open.Minjia

Updated on:February 24,2024 13

Larger drug trials that intervene earlier needed for Alzheimer's disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer's disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain, the patients'

Updated on: June 05,2024 6

Larger drug trials that intervene earlier needed for Alzheimer's disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer's disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain, the patients'

Updated on:June 05,2024 6

Finding epilepsy hotspots before surgery: A faster, non-invasive approach

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeurosurgery for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy requires locating the precise brain areas that are generat

Updated on: September 09,2024 0

Finding epilepsy hotspots before surgery: A faster, non-invasive approach

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeurosurgery for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy requires locating the precise brain areas that are generat

Updated on:September 09,2024 0

Physical therapy clinical trial demonstrates meaningful gains for stroke survivors

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareStroke survivor Larry Christian (center) participates in high-intensity interval training in a clinical trial while research assistant Henry Wright (right) ob

Updated on: January 12,2024 16

Physical therapy clinical trial demonstrates meaningful gains for stroke survivors

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareStroke survivor Larry Christian (center) participates in high-intensity interval training in a clinical trial while research assistant Henry Wright (right) ob

Updated on:January 12,2024 16

The brain pays attention to unfamiliar voices during sleep

by Society for NeuroscienceTemporal aspects of the difference in the triggered K-complexes and micro-arousals. LEFT: The difference between UFV and FV in the number of triggered K-complexes was s

Updated on: February 21,2024 6

The brain pays attention to unfamiliar voices during sleep

by Society for NeuroscienceTemporal aspects of the difference in the triggered K-complexes and micro-arousals. LEFT: The difference between UFV and FV in the number of triggered K-complexes was s

Updated on:February 21,2024 6

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 11

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 11

Mike Tyson is returning to boxing at age 58, but health experts say it's a bad idea

by Tanner Stening,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMike Tyson isscheduled to return to the ringthis summer in a bout with social media star turned professiona

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Mike Tyson is returning to boxing at age 58, but health experts say it's a bad idea

by Tanner Stening,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMike Tyson isscheduled to return to the ringthis summer in a bout with social media star turned professiona

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

How a care program could improve the lives of people with advanced dementia

by Lancaster UniversityThe Namaste Care program seeks to give comfort and pleasure to people with advanced dementia through engagement and meaningful activity,. Credit: Lancaster UniversityStaff

Updated on: June 07,2024 8

How a care program could improve the lives of people with advanced dementia

by Lancaster UniversityThe Namaste Care program seeks to give comfort and pleasure to people with advanced dementia through engagement and meaningful activity,. Credit: Lancaster UniversityStaff

Updated on:June 07,2024 8

Alzheimer's disease could be treated with gene therapy, animal study suggests

by Imperial College LondonBrain cells from a mouse cortex that didn't receive the gene therapy. The amyloid plaques are shown in green, and the glial cells, which surround the plaques, are sh

Updated on: May 22,2024 4

Alzheimer's disease could be treated with gene therapy, animal study suggests

by Imperial College LondonBrain cells from a mouse cortex that didn't receive the gene therapy. The amyloid plaques are shown in green, and the glial cells, which surround the plaques, are sh

Updated on:May 22,2024 4

Study shows DNA organization can influence the growth of deadly brain tumors in response to neuronal signals

by Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilGene expression changes common to all four GB subtypes relate to synapse organization, glutamatergic synapses and chromatin binding (OPCs: oligodendrocy

Updated on: January 11,2024 12

Study shows DNA organization can influence the growth of deadly brain tumors in response to neuronal signals

by Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilGene expression changes common to all four GB subtypes relate to synapse organization, glutamatergic synapses and chromatin binding (OPCs: oligodendrocy

Updated on:January 11,2024 12

PET scans uncover smoldering inflammation in MS patients

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalGroup comparisons of lnGALP scores in the CoGM and WM, CoT, and normalized brain volume in MS as compared with HC (A–D); in MS patients on H-DMT (HT) as compared wi

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

PET scans uncover smoldering inflammation in MS patients

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalGroup comparisons of lnGALP scores in the CoGM and WM, CoT, and normalized brain volume in MS as compared with HC (A–D); in MS patients on H-DMT (HT) as compared wi

Updated on:April 27,2024 0