Nature vs nurture: Twin study sheds light on heritable brain activity

by University of New South WalesCredit:Human Brain Mapping(2024). DOI: 10.1002/hbm.26557The way our brain processes different emotional and cognitive tasks may be underpinned by commo

Updated on: June 14,2024

Nature vs nurture: Twin study sheds light on heritable brain activity

by University of New South WalesCredit:Human Brain Mapping(2024). DOI: 10.1002/hbm.26557The way our brain processes different emotional and cognitive tasks may be underpinned by commo

Updated on:June 14,2024

Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia, according t

Updated on: February 24,2024

Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia, according t

Updated on:February 24,2024

Turning back the clock on brains aged by COVID-19

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term senolytic treatment prevents selective accumulation of senescent cells in physiologically aged human BOs. Credit:Nature Aging(2023). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on: January 04,2024

Turning back the clock on brains aged by COVID-19

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term senolytic treatment prevents selective accumulation of senescent cells in physiologically aged human BOs. Credit:Nature Aging(2023). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on:January 04,2024

For people with memory struggles after brain injuries, the brain's processing speed is the main culprit: Study

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you try to save a file while your laptop lags, it won't save. Similarly, when our brains have delayed processing speeds, they &

Updated on: June 29,2024

For people with memory struggles after brain injuries, the brain's processing speed is the main culprit: Study

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you try to save a file while your laptop lags, it won't save. Similarly, when our brains have delayed processing speeds, they &

Updated on:June 29,2024

'Dancing' laboratory rats show how the brain learns, perfects, then unconsciously performs a skillful movement

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLearning a complex skilled movement like tying your shoes or playing an instrument takes practice. After repeating the same mo

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Dancing' laboratory rats show how the brain learns, perfects, then unconsciously performs a skillful movement

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLearning a complex skilled movement like tying your shoes or playing an instrument takes practice. After repeating the same mo

Updated on:January 21,2024

Stem cell therapy rescues symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

Stem cell therapy rescues symptoms of Alzheimer's diseasebyUniversity of California - San DiegoSystemic transplantation of wild-type hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (green) led to th

Updated on: October 28,2023

Stem cell therapy rescues symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

Stem cell therapy rescues symptoms of Alzheimer's diseasebyUniversity of California - San DiegoSystemic transplantation of wild-type hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (green) led to th

Updated on:October 28,2023

Study reveals new details about Argonaute syndromes, a class of neurodevelopmental disorders

byUniversity of Massachusetts Medical SchoolVictor Ambros, PhD, and Ye Duan, PhD, show that amino acid changes in the AGO1 protein globally disrupt the RNA silencing process. Credit: University

Updated on: March 27,2024

Study reveals new details about Argonaute syndromes, a class of neurodevelopmental disorders

byUniversity of Massachusetts Medical SchoolVictor Ambros, PhD, and Ye Duan, PhD, show that amino acid changes in the AGO1 protein globally disrupt the RNA silencing process. Credit: University

Updated on:March 27,2024

Conscientious personalities less at risk of dementia diagnosis, analysis suggests

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with personality traits such as conscientiousness, extraversion and positive affect are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those wit

Updated on: February 24,2024

Conscientious personalities less at risk of dementia diagnosis, analysis suggests

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with personality traits such as conscientiousness, extraversion and positive affect are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those wit

Updated on:February 24,2024

Mutation provides insights into mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityVPS13C deficiency alters ER-lysosome and mitochondria-lysosome contact sites in iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons. (A and B). Credit:Journal of Cell

Updated on: March 20,2024

Mutation provides insights into mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityVPS13C deficiency alters ER-lysosome and mitochondria-lysosome contact sites in iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons. (A and B). Credit:Journal of Cell

Updated on:March 20,2024

Study adds to evidence that Parkinson's starts in the gut

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterAn autoimmune reaction in mice to a protein associated with Parkinson's disease damaged neurons in the GI tract, adding to evidence that the diseas

Updated on: April 02,2024

Study adds to evidence that Parkinson's starts in the gut

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterAn autoimmune reaction in mice to a protein associated with Parkinson's disease damaged neurons in the GI tract, adding to evidence that the diseas

Updated on:April 02,2024

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

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

Tandem cycling linked to improved health for those with Parkinson's and care partners

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPedaling on a stationary bicycle built for two may improve the health and well-being for both people with Parkinson's disease

Updated on: March 18,2024

Tandem cycling linked to improved health for those with Parkinson's and care partners

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPedaling on a stationary bicycle built for two may improve the health and well-being for both people with Parkinson's disease

Updated on:March 18,2024