The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures, and scientists are uncovering why

by Kelsie Sandoval,University of California, Los AngelesCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113521The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a

Updated on: December 30,2023 18

The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures, and scientists are uncovering why

by Kelsie Sandoval,University of California, Los AngelesCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113521The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a

Updated on:December 30,2023 18

Breathing patterns during sleep found to impact memory processes

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichTime–frequency representation of NREM sleep EEG data locked to inhalation peaks, contrasted against random data segments (mean z values across significant

Updated on: December 30,2023 5

Breathing patterns during sleep found to impact memory processes

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichTime–frequency representation of NREM sleep EEG data locked to inhalation peaks, contrasted against random data segments (mean z values across significant

Updated on:December 30,2023 5

Chatbot tech has potential to transform brain injury rehab

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing chatbot technology on the recovery journey after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) offers huge potential to keep at-home rehabilitation

Updated on: December 26,2023 9

Chatbot tech has potential to transform brain injury rehab

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing chatbot technology on the recovery journey after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) offers huge potential to keep at-home rehabilitation

Updated on:December 26,2023 9

Brain implant may enable communication from thoughts alone

byDuke UniversityA device no bigger than a postage stamp (dotted portion within white band) packs 128 microscopic sensors that can translate brain cell activity into what someone intends to say.

Updated on: January 04,2024 13

Brain implant may enable communication from thoughts alone

byDuke UniversityA device no bigger than a postage stamp (dotted portion within white band) packs 128 microscopic sensors that can translate brain cell activity into what someone intends to say.

Updated on:January 04,2024 13

Research reveals novel ways of cultivating brain cells to treat and study

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolSurvival of grafted NPCs in the ischemic core. Credit:Advanced Science(2023). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302527Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their co

Updated on: January 02,2024 10

Research reveals novel ways of cultivating brain cells to treat and study

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolSurvival of grafted NPCs in the ischemic core. Credit:Advanced Science(2023). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302527Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their co

Updated on:January 02,2024 10

Scientists develop new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA soft hydrogel fiber enables optogenetic pain inhibition during locomotion. Credit: Sabrina Urbina VillafrancaEngineers at MIT have develope

Updated on: January 05,2024 12

Scientists develop new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA soft hydrogel fiber enables optogenetic pain inhibition during locomotion. Credit: Sabrina Urbina VillafrancaEngineers at MIT have develope

Updated on:January 05,2024 12

New protein linked to early-onset dementia identified

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: UK Research and InnovationMost neurodegenerative diseases, including dementias, involve proteins aggregating into filaments called amyloids. In most of these

Updated on: February 24,2024 14

New protein linked to early-onset dementia identified

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: UK Research and InnovationMost neurodegenerative diseases, including dementias, involve proteins aggregating into filaments called amyloids. In most of these

Updated on:February 24,2024 14

Research reveals how a malfunctioning mechanism can lead to Parkinson's disease

byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumNEMO is associated with pathological protein aggregates. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI:10.1038/s41467-023-44033-0Researchers have identified a mec

Updated on: December 30,2023 9

Research reveals how a malfunctioning mechanism can lead to Parkinson's disease

byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumNEMO is associated with pathological protein aggregates. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI:10.1038/s41467-023-44033-0Researchers have identified a mec

Updated on:December 30,2023 9

Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Ins

Updated on: December 28,2023 18

Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Ins

Updated on:December 28,2023 18

Preterm deliveries may pose long-term stroke risk for mothers

by Michael PreckerIt's not surprising that babies born prematurely may face more health issues than those who were carried to term.But new research suggests the same may apply to their mothers.A s

Updated on: April 02,2024 13

Preterm deliveries may pose long-term stroke risk for mothers

by Michael PreckerIt's not surprising that babies born prematurely may face more health issues than those who were carried to term.But new research suggests the same may apply to their mothers.A s

Updated on:April 02,2024 13

Study: AI speeds up identification of brain tumor type and can be used during surgery

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtDNA sequencing helps to significantly speed up the diagnosis of brain tumor types. Credit: UMC UtrechtWhat type of brain tumor does this patient have? AI techn

Updated on: January 05,2024 6

Study: AI speeds up identification of brain tumor type and can be used during surgery

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtDNA sequencing helps to significantly speed up the diagnosis of brain tumor types. Credit: UMC UtrechtWhat type of brain tumor does this patient have? AI techn

Updated on:January 05,2024 6

Spinal implant allows Parkinson's patient to walk again

by Alexandre Grosbois, Julien DuryMarc, who has advanced Parkinson's disease, walks with help from electrodes implanted in his spine at Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland.A man with advan

Updated on: January 04,2024 6

Spinal implant allows Parkinson's patient to walk again

by Alexandre Grosbois, Julien DuryMarc, who has advanced Parkinson's disease, walks with help from electrodes implanted in his spine at Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland.A man with advan

Updated on:January 04,2024 6