Touchscreens and milkshakes: Study reveals more about brain's reward systems

by Cam Buchan,University of Western OntarioThe touchscreen Autoshaping task to assess Pavlovian approach behaviors toward reward-predicting stimuli. a Layout of the Autoshaping touchscreen opera

Updated on: February 03,2024 11

Touchscreens and milkshakes: Study reveals more about brain's reward systems

by Cam Buchan,University of Western OntarioThe touchscreen Autoshaping task to assess Pavlovian approach behaviors toward reward-predicting stimuli. a Layout of the Autoshaping touchscreen opera

Updated on:February 03,2024 11

Study reveals insights into link between genetic mutation and Parkinson's

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityLRRK2 inhibits lysosomal protease activity in human iPSC-derived macrophages. (A) Airyscan live cell confocal micrographs showing lysosome labeling in human iPSC-

Updated on: April 26,2024 0

Study reveals insights into link between genetic mutation and Parkinson's

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityLRRK2 inhibits lysosomal protease activity in human iPSC-derived macrophages. (A) Airyscan live cell confocal micrographs showing lysosome labeling in human iPSC-

Updated on:April 26,2024 0

World's first high-resolution brain model created with 3D printer

byVienna University of TechnologyRendering of a customizable phantom holder design. The assembly consists of a larger spherical shell (pink) into whicha constellation ofsmaller capsu

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

World's first high-resolution brain model created with 3D printer

byVienna University of TechnologyRendering of a customizable phantom holder design. The assembly consists of a larger spherical shell (pink) into whicha constellation ofsmaller capsu

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Moments of clarity in dementia patients at end of life: Glimmers of hope?

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt happens unexpectedly: a person long thought lost to the ravages of dementia, unable to recall the events of their lives or even recognize thos

Updated on: May 08,2024 6

Moments of clarity in dementia patients at end of life: Glimmers of hope?

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt happens unexpectedly: a person long thought lost to the ravages of dementia, unable to recall the events of their lives or even recognize thos

Updated on:May 08,2024 6

New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it's too late

by Soeren Mattke and Ying Liu,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMild cognitive impairment—an early stage of dementia—is widely underdiagnosed in people 65 and older. That is the k

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New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it's too late

by Soeren Mattke and Ying Liu,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMild cognitive impairment—an early stage of dementia—is widely underdiagnosed in people 65 and older. That is the k

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Study reveals that the brain's cerebellum can shape cognition

by University of PittsburghThe cerebellum, which controls movement, balance and coordination, also plays a key role in reward-based learning, according to scientists at Pitt and Columbia Universi

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Study reveals that the brain's cerebellum can shape cognition

by University of PittsburghThe cerebellum, which controls movement, balance and coordination, also plays a key role in reward-based learning, according to scientists at Pitt and Columbia Universi

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Link between common prostate cancer treatment, dementia detailed in new study

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaA new analysis of patients who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer shows a connection between androgen deprivation therapy

Updated on: March 07,2024 11

Link between common prostate cancer treatment, dementia detailed in new study

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaA new analysis of patients who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer shows a connection between androgen deprivation therapy

Updated on:March 07,2024 11

Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

by Lauran NeergaardIn this photo provided by the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, an Alzheimer’s patient undergoes focused ultrasound treatment with the WVU RNI team in Morgantown, W.Va., on Oc

Updated on: February 24,2024 19

Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

by Lauran NeergaardIn this photo provided by the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, an Alzheimer’s patient undergoes focused ultrasound treatment with the WVU RNI team in Morgantown, W.Va., on Oc

Updated on:February 24,2024 19

Ultrasound and drug research holds promise for Alzheimer's disease

by University of QueenslandThree dimensional imaging of the blood-brain barrier. Credit: University of QueenslandNon-invasive ultrasound improves the delivery to the brain of a therapeutic antibo

Updated on: May 05,2024 18

Ultrasound and drug research holds promise for Alzheimer's disease

by University of QueenslandThree dimensional imaging of the blood-brain barrier. Credit: University of QueenslandNon-invasive ultrasound improves the delivery to the brain of a therapeutic antibo

Updated on:May 05,2024 18

Different anxiety-related behaviors are mediated by different neural circuits and molecular mechanisms

by Zhejiang UniversityDRNvGluT3∩5-HT→BAPyrand DRNvGluT3∩5-HT→BAPVpathways differentially regulate anxiety-related behaviors. Credit: Zhejiang UniversityAnxiety is a common negative emotion

Updated on: February 03,2024 6

Different anxiety-related behaviors are mediated by different neural circuits and molecular mechanisms

by Zhejiang UniversityDRNvGluT3∩5-HT→BAPyrand DRNvGluT3∩5-HT→BAPVpathways differentially regulate anxiety-related behaviors. Credit: Zhejiang UniversityAnxiety is a common negative emotion

Updated on:February 03,2024 6

Researchers make key improvements to Parkinson's disease cell therapies

JULY 13, 2023byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCell therapy holds promise as a new treatment for Parkinson's disease but, in many trials to date, most transplanted dopam

Updated on: March 28,2024 2

Researchers make key improvements to Parkinson's disease cell therapies

JULY 13, 2023byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCell therapy holds promise as a new treatment for Parkinson's disease but, in many trials to date, most transplanted dopam

Updated on:March 28,2024 2

Study uncovers multiple lineages of stem cells contributing to neuron production

by Elena Garrido,Miguel Hernandez University of ElcheDiversity of Radial Glia cells in the neonatal ferret cerebral cortex, labeled with green fluorescent protein and seen within the transparent

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Study uncovers multiple lineages of stem cells contributing to neuron production

by Elena Garrido,Miguel Hernandez University of ElcheDiversity of Radial Glia cells in the neonatal ferret cerebral cortex, labeled with green fluorescent protein and seen within the transparent

Updated on:April 27,2024 0