CKD linked to greater neuromuscular fatigability

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterChronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with greater neuromuscular fatigability, which increases with fatigue severity, according to a study published online Dec.

Updated on: January 21,2024

CKD linked to greater neuromuscular fatigability

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterChronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with greater neuromuscular fatigability, which increases with fatigue severity, according to a study published online Dec.

Updated on:January 21,2024

Why most people are right handed but left eyed

by Gillian Forrester,The ConversationCredit:Scientific Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64372-2Whether you're left, right or ambidextrous, "handedness" is part of

Updated on: July 05,2024

Why most people are right handed but left eyed

by Gillian Forrester,The ConversationCredit:Scientific Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64372-2Whether you're left, right or ambidextrous, "handedness" is part of

Updated on:July 05,2024

Mature 'lab grown' neurons hold promise for neurodegenerative disease

by Northwestern UniversityFluorescent images of human neurons (stained with red, green and blue) growing on coatings with fast-moving molecules (left) or conventional laminin (right) for 72 hours

Updated on: February 05,2024

Mature 'lab grown' neurons hold promise for neurodegenerative disease

by Northwestern UniversityFluorescent images of human neurons (stained with red, green and blue) growing on coatings with fast-moving molecules (left) or conventional laminin (right) for 72 hours

Updated on:February 05,2024

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge

Updated on: February 05,2024

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge

Updated on:February 05,2024

What to know about epilepsy and providing first aid during a seizure

by Jordan Clay,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and

Updated on: January 10,2024

What to know about epilepsy and providing first aid during a seizure

by Jordan Clay,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and

Updated on:January 10,2024

Daily learning test can detect Alzheimer's disease-related changes in memory among cognitively normal older adults

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCapturing learning curves using the multiday Boston Remote Assessment for Neurocognitive Health. Credit:Annals of Neurology(2023). DOI: 10.1002/ana.2683

Updated on: February 24,2024

Daily learning test can detect Alzheimer's disease-related changes in memory among cognitively normal older adults

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCapturing learning curves using the multiday Boston Remote Assessment for Neurocognitive Health. Credit:Annals of Neurology(2023). DOI: 10.1002/ana.2683

Updated on:February 24,2024

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

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

Exploring how the human brain takes stock of blame

by Richard C. Lewis,University of IowaUniversity of Iowa researchers have found that the human brain can distinguish between an outcome caused by human error and one in which the person’s decisi

Updated on: January 10,2024

Exploring how the human brain takes stock of blame

by Richard C. Lewis,University of IowaUniversity of Iowa researchers have found that the human brain can distinguish between an outcome caused by human error and one in which the person’s decisi

Updated on:January 10,2024

Brain-computer interface therapy enhances hand mobility for stroke survivors, finds study

by PNAS NexusA man uses the RehabSwift personalized brain-computer interface therapy system. Credit: RehabSwift Pty Ltd A setup of the neurofeedback training sessions for a typical participant whose r

Updated on: July 10,2024

Brain-computer interface therapy enhances hand mobility for stroke survivors, finds study

by PNAS NexusA man uses the RehabSwift personalized brain-computer interface therapy system. Credit: RehabSwift Pty Ltd A setup of the neurofeedback training sessions for a typical participant whose r

Updated on:July 10,2024

Low oxygen levels restore balance and coordination in a mouse model of a movement disorder

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFriedreich's ataxia is a rare, inherited disease that causes progressive nervous syste

Updated on: April 23,2024

Low oxygen levels restore balance and coordination in a mouse model of a movement disorder

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFriedreich's ataxia is a rare, inherited disease that causes progressive nervous syste

Updated on:April 23,2024

Repetitive negative thinking linked to dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPersistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease, finds a new UCL-led study.In the st

Updated on: June 01,2024

Repetitive negative thinking linked to dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPersistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease, finds a new UCL-led study.In the st

Updated on:June 01,2024

Key mechanisms in the synapses of the cerebellum unraveled

byInstitute of Science and Technology AustriaElectron microscope image of neurons in the cerebellum. This slice through the cells in the cerebellum shows a dendritic branch of a Purkinje cell an

Updated on: April 09,2024

Key mechanisms in the synapses of the cerebellum unraveled

byInstitute of Science and Technology AustriaElectron microscope image of neurons in the cerebellum. This slice through the cells in the cerebellum shows a dendritic branch of a Purkinje cell an

Updated on:April 09,2024