Stem cell replacement therapy a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease

In a new study, researchers describe a process for converting non-neuronal cells into functioning neurons able to restore capacities undermined by Parkinson’s destruction of dopaminergic cells.A sympt

Updated on: October 31,2023

Stem cell replacement therapy a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease

In a new study, researchers describe a process for converting non-neuronal cells into functioning neurons able to restore capacities undermined by Parkinson’s destruction of dopaminergic cells.A sympt

Updated on:October 31,2023

“SCOUT” helps researchers find, quantify significant differences among organoids

Unbiased, high-throughput analysis pipeline improves utility of “minibrains” for understanding development and diseases such as Zika infection.Watch VideoDavid Orenstein|The Picower Instit

Updated on: October 11,2023

“SCOUT” helps researchers find, quantify significant differences among organoids

Unbiased, high-throughput analysis pipeline improves utility of “minibrains” for understanding development and diseases such as Zika infection.Watch VideoDavid Orenstein|The Picower Instit

Updated on:October 11,2023

Analyzing single cells leads to new insights about how brains grow and operate

What a look at more than 3,000 kinds of cells in the human brain tells usAnalyzing single cells leads to new insights about how brains grow and operateA deep look at the collections of cellular reside

Updated on: October 30,2023

Analyzing single cells leads to new insights about how brains grow and operate

What a look at more than 3,000 kinds of cells in the human brain tells usAnalyzing single cells leads to new insights about how brains grow and operateA deep look at the collections of cellular reside

Updated on:October 30,2023

that attractor dynamics in the monkey prefrontal cortex reflect the confidence of decisions

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressTemporal-discounting task performed by monkeys during the team's experiments. In each trial, the animals first touched a bar, after which a red dot was presented.

Updated on: October 23,2023

that attractor dynamics in the monkey prefrontal cortex reflect the confidence of decisions

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressTemporal-discounting task performed by monkeys during the team's experiments. In each trial, the animals first touched a bar, after which a red dot was presented.

Updated on:October 23,2023

Infrared light therapy might aid dementia patients

by Durham UniversityTracy Sloan with the infrared light therapy helmet. Tracy used the helmet to try and help improve her memory. Credit: Durham University/North News & PicturesInfrared light

Updated on: June 07,2024

Infrared light therapy might aid dementia patients

by Durham UniversityTracy Sloan with the infrared light therapy helmet. Tracy used the helmet to try and help improve her memory. Credit: Durham University/North News & PicturesInfrared light

Updated on:June 07,2024

Brain 'Organoid' Study Hints at the Origins of Autism

By Cara MurezHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Research using three-dimensional replicas of the developing brain created in a lab dish is shedding new light on autism spectru

Updated on: October 12,2023

Brain 'Organoid' Study Hints at the Origins of Autism

By Cara MurezHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Research using three-dimensional replicas of the developing brain created in a lab dish is shedding new light on autism spectru

Updated on:October 12,2023

Future direction for stroke care in Ireland from perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and medical professionals

by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from RCSI's School of Population Health has found that future developments to Irish stroke services,

Updated on: March 23,2024

Future direction for stroke care in Ireland from perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and medical professionals

by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from RCSI's School of Population Health has found that future developments to Irish stroke services,

Updated on:March 23,2024

Scientists discover promising target for Alzheimer's disease treatment

by Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyVCAM1+microglia interact with amyloid-beta plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.a,b, Representative images (a) and

Updated on: February 24,2024

Scientists discover promising target for Alzheimer's disease treatment

by Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyVCAM1+microglia interact with amyloid-beta plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.a,b, Representative images (a) and

Updated on:February 24,2024

Hearing loss can raise risks for cognitive decline, study shows

by Carole Tanzer MillerA new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia."Given the major burden ofcognitive declineand the absence of curati

Updated on: October 16,2024

Hearing loss can raise risks for cognitive decline, study shows

by Carole Tanzer MillerA new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia."Given the major burden ofcognitive declineand the absence of curati

Updated on:October 16,2024

Brain-computer interface restores control of home devices for patient with ALS

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTop photo: Tim Evans, 62, during testing; the BCI is picking up his brain signals to turn off the light using a communication board. Photo courtesy o

Updated on: January 04,2024

Brain-computer interface restores control of home devices for patient with ALS

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTop photo: Tim Evans, 62, during testing; the BCI is picking up his brain signals to turn off the light using a communication board. Photo courtesy o

Updated on:January 04,2024

Occipital Neuralgia

Occipital Neuralgiais a condition in which theoccipital nerves, the nerves that run through the scalp, are injured or inflamed. This causes headaches that feel like severe piercing, throbb

Updated on: December 21,2023

Occipital Neuralgia

Occipital Neuralgiais a condition in which theoccipital nerves, the nerves that run through the scalp, are injured or inflamed. This causes headaches that feel like severe piercing, throbb

Updated on:December 21,2023

Connections between nerves and stem cells may be essential for function

Researchers have demonstrated that stem cells attract neurons with different strengths and that connections between the two may be vital for cancer stem cell function.Scientists exploring how neurons

Updated on: November 01,2023

Connections between nerves and stem cells may be essential for function

Researchers have demonstrated that stem cells attract neurons with different strengths and that connections between the two may be vital for cancer stem cell function.Scientists exploring how neurons

Updated on:November 01,2023