Combining long- and short-read sequencing in single cells reveals new mRNAs in neurodegenerative diseases

bySanford-Burnham PrebysCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiseases marked by progressive deterioration of the brain—neurodegeneration—have proven challenging to understand and treat. These common

Updated on: January 08,2025 0

Combining long- and short-read sequencing in single cells reveals new mRNAs in neurodegenerative diseases

bySanford-Burnham PrebysCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiseases marked by progressive deterioration of the brain—neurodegeneration—have proven challenging to understand and treat. These common

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Tracing brain circuits that tell us when to eat—and when to stop

Updated on: July 07,2025 0

Tracing brain circuits that tell us when to eat—and when to stop

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Study unveils new insights into how neural stem cells are activated in the adult human brain

Updated on: February 28,2025 0

Study unveils new insights into how neural stem cells are activated in the adult human brain

Updated on:February 28,2025 0

Novel blood metabolite biomarkers linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Lang Wu,University of Hawaii at ManoaFourteen metabolites whose genetically predicted levels in blood are associated with AD risk. The blood metabolites involved in amino acid, peptide, lipid

Updated on: March 08,2024 5

Novel blood metabolite biomarkers linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Lang Wu,University of Hawaii at ManoaFourteen metabolites whose genetically predicted levels in blood are associated with AD risk. The blood metabolites involved in amino acid, peptide, lipid

Updated on:March 08,2024 5

COVID lockdowns affected adolescents' brain structures, says research

by James Goodwin,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent studyreported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant ch

Updated on: December 17,2024 0

COVID lockdowns affected adolescents' brain structures, says research

by James Goodwin,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent studyreported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant ch

Updated on:December 17,2024 0

Study detects cognitive changes in older drivers using in-vehicle sensors

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe driver-facing camera is mounted in the left corner of the windshield and is directed to the driver's face to analyze his/her behavior and facial expressions.

Updated on: March 08,2024 15

Study detects cognitive changes in older drivers using in-vehicle sensors

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe driver-facing camera is mounted in the left corner of the windshield and is directed to the driver's face to analyze his/her behavior and facial expressions.

Updated on:March 08,2024 15

AI finds key signs that predict patient survival across dementia types

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalSurvival Analysis Based On Dementia Subtypes. Credit: Zhang & Song et al., Communications MedicineResearchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and oth

Updated on: March 08,2024 13

AI finds key signs that predict patient survival across dementia types

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalSurvival Analysis Based On Dementia Subtypes. Credit: Zhang & Song et al., Communications MedicineResearchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and oth

Updated on:March 08,2024 13

Autism in mice affects oxytocin-secreting neurons more than other neurons, research reveals

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Autism in mice affects oxytocin-secreting neurons more than other neurons, research reveals

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Hyperactive neurons may be culprit in Alzheimer's

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityA long-term reduction in neuronal activity reduces amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, Yale University researchers have found. The study, usi

Updated on: February 27,2024 17

Hyperactive neurons may be culprit in Alzheimer's

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityA long-term reduction in neuronal activity reduces amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, Yale University researchers have found. The study, usi

Updated on:February 27,2024 17

Nerve regrowth findings could lead to a potential treatment for a common cause of blindness

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutThe image show two optic nerves, six weeks after they have been crushed (injury marked with a rhombus.) The nerves project fibers from left to right. Live

Updated on: December 16,2024 0

Nerve regrowth findings could lead to a potential treatment for a common cause of blindness

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutThe image show two optic nerves, six weeks after they have been crushed (injury marked with a rhombus.) The nerves project fibers from left to right. Live

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Alzheimer's risk genes converge on microglia

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainDNA determines a large part of the risk for Alzheimer's disease, but it remained unclear how many genetic risk factor

Updated on: April 07,2024 20

Alzheimer's risk genes converge on microglia

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainDNA determines a large part of the risk for Alzheimer's disease, but it remained unclear how many genetic risk factor

Updated on:April 07,2024 20

Geometric study of brain cells could change strategies on Alzheimer's

by Universitat Autonoma de BarcelonaApplying mathematical models used for studying the galaxies or interactions between elementary particles, researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience of the U

Updated on: February 27,2024 18

Geometric study of brain cells could change strategies on Alzheimer's

by Universitat Autonoma de BarcelonaApplying mathematical models used for studying the galaxies or interactions between elementary particles, researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience of the U

Updated on:February 27,2024 18