Are bigger brains better?

by Nancy Averett,Michigan State UniversityCredit: Michigan State UniversityWhen it comes to certain parts of the brain, bigger doesn't necessarily equate to better memory. According to a new

Updated on: May 18,2024

Are bigger brains better?

by Nancy Averett,Michigan State UniversityCredit: Michigan State UniversityWhen it comes to certain parts of the brain, bigger doesn't necessarily equate to better memory. According to a new

Updated on:May 18,2024

White matter may aid recovery from spinal cord injuries: Study

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainInjuries, infection and inflammatory diseases that damage the spinal cord can lead to intractable pain and disability.

Updated on: August 26,2024

White matter may aid recovery from spinal cord injuries: Study

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainInjuries, infection and inflammatory diseases that damage the spinal cord can lead to intractable pain and disability.

Updated on:August 26,2024

When someone living with dementia is distressed or violent, 'de-escalation' is vital

by Steve Macfarlane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageToday'sreportingabout the alleged tasering of a 95-year-old woman living at the Yallambee Lodge aged care home in Ne

Updated on: May 20,2024

When someone living with dementia is distressed or violent, 'de-escalation' is vital

by Steve Macfarlane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageToday'sreportingabout the alleged tasering of a 95-year-old woman living at the Yallambee Lodge aged care home in Ne

Updated on:May 20,2024

Tuberculosis vaccine lowers rates of Alzheimer's disease in cancer patients

by Hebrew University of JerusalemCredit: CC0 Public DomainHolidays are a time for family. Festive gatherings with parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles create memories that last a lifetime. But

Updated on: July 01,2024

Tuberculosis vaccine lowers rates of Alzheimer's disease in cancer patients

by Hebrew University of JerusalemCredit: CC0 Public DomainHolidays are a time for family. Festive gatherings with parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles create memories that last a lifetime. But

Updated on:July 01,2024

Mind to molecules: Does brain's electrical encoding of information 'tune' sub-cellular structure?

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo produce its many functions, including thought, the brain works at many scales. Information such as goals or images is

Updated on: February 18,2024

Mind to molecules: Does brain's electrical encoding of information 'tune' sub-cellular structure?

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo produce its many functions, including thought, the brain works at many scales. Information such as goals or images is

Updated on:February 18,2024

Minimally invasive blood test for Alzheimer's disease

by Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental HealthCredit: Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental HealthScientists from Japan and Australia have teamed up to develop and validate a blood te

Updated on: April 18,2024

Minimally invasive blood test for Alzheimer's disease

by Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental HealthCredit: Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental HealthScientists from Japan and Australia have teamed up to develop and validate a blood te

Updated on:April 18,2024

How the brain generates rhythmic behavior

by Sarah McDonnell,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA fluorescent image shows viral traced whisking oscillator neurons (green) expressing parvalbumin (blue) and inhibitory neuron marker vGat

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the brain generates rhythmic behavior

by Sarah McDonnell,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA fluorescent image shows viral traced whisking oscillator neurons (green) expressing parvalbumin (blue) and inhibitory neuron marker vGat

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Ancient DNA reveals reason for high multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's rates in Europe

by University of CambridgeThe new study has found the genes that significantly increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) were introduced into north-western Europe around

Updated on: June 14,2024

Ancient DNA reveals reason for high multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's rates in Europe

by University of CambridgeThe new study has found the genes that significantly increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) were introduced into north-western Europe around

Updated on:June 14,2024

Number of dementia cases could be 42% higher than previously estimated by 2040

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUp to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040—over 40% more than previously forecast—finds a new

Updated on: February 24,2024

Number of dementia cases could be 42% higher than previously estimated by 2040

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUp to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040—over 40% more than previously forecast—finds a new

Updated on:February 24,2024

Ion channel linked to brain inflammation identified

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityImmunohistochemistry of WT hippocampal astrocytes in culture showing expression of Orai1 in the soma and processes. Orai1 labeling (with a monoclonal anti

Updated on: January 29,2024

Ion channel linked to brain inflammation identified

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityImmunohistochemistry of WT hippocampal astrocytes in culture showing expression of Orai1 in the soma and processes. Orai1 labeling (with a monoclonal anti

Updated on:January 29,2024

Older adults with newly diagnosed migraine disorder three times more likely to have motor vehicle crash: Study

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus finds that older adult drivers who are recently di

Updated on: January 09,2024

Older adults with newly diagnosed migraine disorder three times more likely to have motor vehicle crash: Study

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus finds that older adult drivers who are recently di

Updated on:January 09,2024