New study reveals how the brain orchestrates motions in partnership with sensory cues from the body

byColumbia UniversityMicroscope image of a fly brain (gray) with magenta visual neurons connecting to a motor neuron in this study (green). Credit: Stephen Huston, Zuckerman Institute; Rebecca J

Updated on: March 28,2024

New study reveals how the brain orchestrates motions in partnership with sensory cues from the body

byColumbia UniversityMicroscope image of a fly brain (gray) with magenta visual neurons connecting to a motor neuron in this study (green). Credit: Stephen Huston, Zuckerman Institute; Rebecca J

Updated on:March 28,2024

Comorbidities can increase plasma biomarker levels associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, perhaps even years before symptoms appear, is an exciting

Updated on: June 07,2024

Comorbidities can increase plasma biomarker levels associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, perhaps even years before symptoms appear, is an exciting

Updated on:June 07,2024

Fearful memories of pain stored in the prefrontal cortex could shape the experience of pain later in life

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressViral-mediated, Dox-controlled expression of protein tags under the Fos promoter, leading to activity-dependent tagging of prelimbic neurons with mCherry following pa

Updated on: February 03,2024

Fearful memories of pain stored in the prefrontal cortex could shape the experience of pain later in life

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressViral-mediated, Dox-controlled expression of protein tags under the Fos promoter, leading to activity-dependent tagging of prelimbic neurons with mCherry following pa

Updated on:February 03,2024

Patterns of brain activity accurately predict tongue shape while feeding

by University of ChicagoQuantifying intraoral tongue deformation and related cortical responses.aA constellation of 7 radio-opaque markers (blue spheres) was implanted into the tongue

Updated on: February 21,2024

Patterns of brain activity accurately predict tongue shape while feeding

by University of ChicagoQuantifying intraoral tongue deformation and related cortical responses.aA constellation of 7 radio-opaque markers (blue spheres) was implanted into the tongue

Updated on:February 21,2024

New AI technology estimates brain age using low-cost EEG device

byDrexel UniversityEPOC X Electrode Montage (adapted from Williams et al., 2023). Credit:Frontiers in Neuroergonomics(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fnrgo.2024.1340732As people age, their brain

Updated on: April 28,2024

New AI technology estimates brain age using low-cost EEG device

byDrexel UniversityEPOC X Electrode Montage (adapted from Williams et al., 2023). Credit:Frontiers in Neuroergonomics(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fnrgo.2024.1340732As people age, their brain

Updated on:April 28,2024

Researchers find connections between neuroinflammation and Alzheimer's disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalINPP5D expression in the human brain is restricted to microglia in the human brain. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-4281

Updated on: June 19,2024

Researchers find connections between neuroinflammation and Alzheimer's disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalINPP5D expression in the human brain is restricted to microglia in the human brain. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-4281

Updated on:June 19,2024

Scientists identify how dietary restriction slows brain aging and increases lifespan

by Buck Institute for Research on Agingmtd interacts with the retromer complex and is required for retromer maintenance. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44343-3

Updated on: April 26,2024

Scientists identify how dietary restriction slows brain aging and increases lifespan

by Buck Institute for Research on Agingmtd interacts with the retromer complex and is required for retromer maintenance. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44343-3

Updated on:April 26,2024

More appropriate support is needed for older residents with dementia in subsidized housing

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent scoping review, published online in theJournal of Aging and Environment, found that older adults with dementia or cognitive

Updated on: May 26,2024

More appropriate support is needed for older residents with dementia in subsidized housing

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent scoping review, published online in theJournal of Aging and Environment, found that older adults with dementia or cognitive

Updated on:May 26,2024

Prenatal lead exposure linked to child cognitive developmental delay

by Elana GotkinePrenatal lead (Pb) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cognitive developmental delay (CDD) in children, according to a study published online Oct. 23 inJAMA Network

Updated on: January 11,2024

Prenatal lead exposure linked to child cognitive developmental delay

by Elana GotkinePrenatal lead (Pb) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cognitive developmental delay (CDD) in children, according to a study published online Oct. 23 inJAMA Network

Updated on:January 11,2024

Stem cell scientists develop game-changing organoid model to study human cerebellar development and disease

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a first for USC Stem Cell scientists, the laboratory of Giorgia Quadrato has pioneered a novel human brain organoid model that

Updated on: January 09,2024

Stem cell scientists develop game-changing organoid model to study human cerebellar development and disease

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a first for USC Stem Cell scientists, the laboratory of Giorgia Quadrato has pioneered a novel human brain organoid model that

Updated on:January 09,2024

Early-life exposure to manganese may be beneficial to adolescent cognition

by Jillian McKoy,Boston UniversityAdjusted beta (β) estimates and 95% CIs from multivariable linear regression models assessing associations between prenatal, postnatal, and childhood tooth Mn l

Updated on: January 10,2024

Early-life exposure to manganese may be beneficial to adolescent cognition

by Jillian McKoy,Boston UniversityAdjusted beta (β) estimates and 95% CIs from multivariable linear regression models assessing associations between prenatal, postnatal, and childhood tooth Mn l

Updated on:January 10,2024

Most COVID-19 'long haulers' continue to experience symptoms 15 months after initial infection

by Northwestern UniversityPROMIS Quality of Life domain scores for cognitive function and fatigue, by SARS-CoV-2 result. (A) T-scores from the first clinic visit (circles) and follow-up (triangle

Updated on: February 18,2024

Most COVID-19 'long haulers' continue to experience symptoms 15 months after initial infection

by Northwestern UniversityPROMIS Quality of Life domain scores for cognitive function and fatigue, by SARS-CoV-2 result. (A) T-scores from the first clinic visit (circles) and follow-up (triangle

Updated on:February 18,2024