New insights into the protein-mediated motor neuron loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by Niigata UniversityUsing novel mouse ALS models, researchers discovered that the pathogenic TDP-43 exhibits distinct propagation patterns in the corticospinal pathway and spinal circuits, providing

Updated on: April 09,2024 0

New insights into the protein-mediated motor neuron loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by Niigata UniversityUsing novel mouse ALS models, researchers discovered that the pathogenic TDP-43 exhibits distinct propagation patterns in the corticospinal pathway and spinal circuits, providing

Updated on:April 09,2024 0

Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants

by Josh Meyer,Virginia TechCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worl

Updated on: June 07,2024 8

Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants

by Josh Meyer,Virginia TechCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worl

Updated on:June 07,2024 8

From pills to pulses: Electrifying medicine using the peripheral nervous system

byIMECBio-electronic medicine is a new form of therapy that uses electrical pulses to modulate nerve activity. The small implant delivering the pulses sits in the body, a wearable device deliver

Updated on: April 09,2024 0

From pills to pulses: Electrifying medicine using the peripheral nervous system

byIMECBio-electronic medicine is a new form of therapy that uses electrical pulses to modulate nerve activity. The small implant delivering the pulses sits in the body, a wearable device deliver

Updated on:April 09,2024 0

What is the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia?

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityNikolai Slavov works in his lab at the Mugar Life Sciences Building. Credit: Ruby Wallau/Northeastern UniversityAlzheimer's and related forms of dementi

Updated on: February 24,2024 18

What is the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia?

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityNikolai Slavov works in his lab at the Mugar Life Sciences Building. Credit: Ruby Wallau/Northeastern UniversityAlzheimer's and related forms of dementi

Updated on:February 24,2024 18

Arterial connections found to improve treatment outcomes following stroke

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichVisualization of the blood vessels in the brain of a patient without early venous filling Credit: P. Thurner und Z. Kulcsar, University Hospital ZurichBlo

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Arterial connections found to improve treatment outcomes following stroke

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichVisualization of the blood vessels in the brain of a patient without early venous filling Credit: P. Thurner und Z. Kulcsar, University Hospital ZurichBlo

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Research sheds light on why brain implants lose functionality

byUniversity of GalwayNeuroelectrode micromotion generates oscillatory fluid flow shear stress as determined by the peri-electrode void volume and fluid viscosity. A) Schematic of the model conf

Updated on: January 02,2024 14

Research sheds light on why brain implants lose functionality

byUniversity of GalwayNeuroelectrode micromotion generates oscillatory fluid flow shear stress as determined by the peri-electrode void volume and fluid viscosity. A) Schematic of the model conf

Updated on:January 02,2024 14

FDA issues another warning on tianeptine products, which can cause seizures and death

JANUARY 25, 2024 Editors' notesby Ernie MundellReiterating a warning first issued in November, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging Americans to stay away from supplements containing ti

Updated on: March 14,2024 19

FDA issues another warning on tianeptine products, which can cause seizures and death

JANUARY 25, 2024 Editors' notesby Ernie MundellReiterating a warning first issued in November, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging Americans to stay away from supplements containing ti

Updated on:March 14,2024 19

The gut-brain axis in Parkinson's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive and complex disorder that affects multiple parts of the brain but also other organ systems.

Updated on: May 28,2024 4

The gut-brain axis in Parkinson's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive and complex disorder that affects multiple parts of the brain but also other organ systems.

Updated on:May 28,2024 4

Neuroscientists use neural network to enhance neurofeedback technology

by National Research University Higher School of EconomicsCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from HSE University and the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (AIRI) have successfully lowered t

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Neuroscientists use neural network to enhance neurofeedback technology

by National Research University Higher School of EconomicsCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from HSE University and the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (AIRI) have successfully lowered t

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Repurposed FDA-approved drug could uncover potential treatment for rare genetic disorders

byMcMaster UniversityMass neuronal loss throughout the spinal cord of SD mice at terminal disease stage. Credit:Human Molecular Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddae153In a new study

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Repurposed FDA-approved drug could uncover potential treatment for rare genetic disorders

byMcMaster UniversityMass neuronal loss throughout the spinal cord of SD mice at terminal disease stage. Credit:Human Molecular Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddae153In a new study

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Elucidating the link between Guillain–Barré syndrome and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

by Kindai UniversityGBS, an immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy, causes transient autonomic dysfunctions, including heart, bladder, and bowel problems. Interestingly, however, GBS can also cause TCM

Updated on: April 30,2024 0

Elucidating the link between Guillain–Barré syndrome and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

by Kindai UniversityGBS, an immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy, causes transient autonomic dysfunctions, including heart, bladder, and bowel problems. Interestingly, however, GBS can also cause TCM

Updated on:April 30,2024 0

New 3D co-cultured model to study effect of proton therapy on aggressive brain cancer

byDelft University of TechnologyA) CAD design of the 3D scaffold with various gap sizes highlighted. B) SEM micrograph of the micro-vessels-like scaffolds at 90˚ degrees tilt. C) SEM micrograph

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New 3D co-cultured model to study effect of proton therapy on aggressive brain cancer

byDelft University of TechnologyA) CAD design of the 3D scaffold with various gap sizes highlighted. B) SEM micrograph of the micro-vessels-like scaffolds at 90˚ degrees tilt. C) SEM micrograph

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