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

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

How the brain coordinates speaking and breathing

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMIT researchers have discovered a brain circuit that drives vocalization and ensures that you talk only when you breathe o

Updated on: March 19,2024

How the brain coordinates speaking and breathing

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMIT researchers have discovered a brain circuit that drives vocalization and ensures that you talk only when you breathe o

Updated on:March 19,2024

Thyroid problems linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a

Updated on: June 20,2024

Thyroid problems linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a

Updated on:June 20,2024

Spider brain study leads team to new discovery in Alzheimer's-affected human brains

byUniversity of VermontProfessor Ruth Fabian-Fine has mentored groups of summer research students for years in her ongoing work studying the neurology of spiders. Credit: St. Michael's Colle

Updated on: December 18,2024

Spider brain study leads team to new discovery in Alzheimer's-affected human brains

byUniversity of VermontProfessor Ruth Fabian-Fine has mentored groups of summer research students for years in her ongoing work studying the neurology of spiders. Credit: St. Michael's Colle

Updated on:December 18,2024

Women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to rese

Updated on: May 26,2024

Women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to rese

Updated on:May 26,2024

Report suggests nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAddressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia ca

Updated on: August 31,2024

Report suggests nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAddressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia ca

Updated on:August 31,2024

High-energy lasers could be used to treat Alzheimer's disease in the future

by Tokyo University of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmyloid fibrils are a type of self-assembled proteins/peptides that take on a stacked sheet-like formation. Amyloid fibril aggregates are kn

Updated on: June 04,2024

High-energy lasers could be used to treat Alzheimer's disease in the future

by Tokyo University of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmyloid fibrils are a type of self-assembled proteins/peptides that take on a stacked sheet-like formation. Amyloid fibril aggregates are kn

Updated on:June 04,2024

The neurons that help to distinguish between very similar odors

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCSHL Associate Professor Saket Navlakha teamed with Salk Institute researcher Shyam Srinivasan and other investigators to study the neurons responsible for smell d

Updated on: January 11,2024

The neurons that help to distinguish between very similar odors

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCSHL Associate Professor Saket Navlakha teamed with Salk Institute researcher Shyam Srinivasan and other investigators to study the neurons responsible for smell d

Updated on:January 11,2024

Is radon linked to health conditions other than lung cancer?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known

Updated on: January 09,2024

Is radon linked to health conditions other than lung cancer?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known

Updated on:January 09,2024

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

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

Clinical trial suggests ALS drug effective for treating spinal cord injuries

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonRiluzole trough and peak concentrations from Phase I and Phase II/III trials presented in waterfall plots. Credit:Journal of Neurotrauma(2023).

Updated on: January 11,2024

Clinical trial suggests ALS drug effective for treating spinal cord injuries

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonRiluzole trough and peak concentrations from Phase I and Phase II/III trials presented in waterfall plots. Credit:Journal of Neurotrauma(2023).

Updated on:January 11,2024