Gene-editing tools pave way for new Alzheimer's treatments

by Cara MurezTwo new studies using CRISPR gene editing offer potential new treatments for Alzheimer's disease."A pipeline of potential new treatments offers hope for the Alzheimer's and d

Updated on: June 14,2024

Gene-editing tools pave way for new Alzheimer's treatments

by Cara MurezTwo new studies using CRISPR gene editing offer potential new treatments for Alzheimer's disease."A pipeline of potential new treatments offers hope for the Alzheimer's and d

Updated on:June 14,2024

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

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

Researchers identify deletions in long noncoding RNA that lead to severe neurodevelopmental disorder

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBroad Institute-led research has revealed that deletions in the CHASERR gene cause a distinct neurodevelopmental disorder resulting

Updated on: October 28,2024

Researchers identify deletions in long noncoding RNA that lead to severe neurodevelopmental disorder

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBroad Institute-led research has revealed that deletions in the CHASERR gene cause a distinct neurodevelopmental disorder resulting

Updated on:October 28,2024

Couples and young-onset dementia: Study of coping offers hope for new interventions

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have used a couples-based framework to describe the experiences of individuals diag

Updated on: June 01,2024

Couples and young-onset dementia: Study of coping offers hope for new interventions

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have used a couples-based framework to describe the experiences of individuals diag

Updated on:June 01,2024

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

Retraining the brain for better vision

by Eric Bender,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyProfessor Mark Bear. Credit: David Sella/MIT Corporate RelationsHundreds of millions of people worldwide suffer from a vision condition called

Updated on: January 12,2024

Retraining the brain for better vision

by Eric Bender,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyProfessor Mark Bear. Credit: David Sella/MIT Corporate RelationsHundreds of millions of people worldwide suffer from a vision condition called

Updated on:January 12,2024

Machine learning model able to detect signs of Alzheimer's across languages

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers are striving to make earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia possible with a machine learning (ML)

Updated on: June 14,2024

Machine learning model able to detect signs of Alzheimer's across languages

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers are striving to make earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia possible with a machine learning (ML)

Updated on:June 14,2024

Risk gene for Alzheimer's has early effects on the brain

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA genetic predisposition to late-onset Alzheimer's disease affects how the brains of young adults cope with cer

Updated on: April 18,2024

Risk gene for Alzheimer's has early effects on the brain

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA genetic predisposition to late-onset Alzheimer's disease affects how the brains of young adults cope with cer

Updated on:April 18,2024

How COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss and cognitive decline

by Natalie C. Tronson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOf all frightening ways that the SARS-COV-2 virus affects the body, one of the more insidious is the effect of COVID-19 on the brai

Updated on: March 30,2024

How COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss and cognitive decline

by Natalie C. Tronson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOf all frightening ways that the SARS-COV-2 virus affects the body, one of the more insidious is the effect of COVID-19 on the brai

Updated on:March 30,2024

Expert explains why a change is needed when talking about dementia

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne of the challenges in addressing Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive impairment and aging is not related to the conditio

Updated on: January 11,2024

Expert explains why a change is needed when talking about dementia

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne of the challenges in addressing Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive impairment and aging is not related to the conditio

Updated on:January 11,2024

Cool insights: Research explores how brains perceive temperature

by University of OklahomaDiagram depicting the role of TRPM8. Credit: Christian H. LemonChristian Lemon, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Ok

Updated on: March 19,2024

Cool insights: Research explores how brains perceive temperature

by University of OklahomaDiagram depicting the role of TRPM8. Credit: Christian H. LemonChristian Lemon, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Ok

Updated on:March 19,2024