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

Blinking on a quiz show offers clues to human response under stress

by Niranjana Rajalakshmi,University of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuiz shows, where contestants answer rapid-fire questions in a high-stress, high-stakes environment, are an integra

Updated on: January 10,2024

Blinking on a quiz show offers clues to human response under stress

by Niranjana Rajalakshmi,University of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuiz shows, where contestants answer rapid-fire questions in a high-stress, high-stakes environment, are an integra

Updated on:January 10,2024

Good heart health at age 50 linked to lower dementia risk later in life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainGood cardiovascular health at age 50 is associated with a lower risk of dementia later in life, finds a study of British adults published by&nbs

Updated on: March 24,2024

Good heart health at age 50 linked to lower dementia risk later in life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainGood cardiovascular health at age 50 is associated with a lower risk of dementia later in life, finds a study of British adults published by&nbs

Updated on:March 24,2024

The danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia—a

Updated on: April 02,2024

The danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia—a

Updated on:April 02,2024

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

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

Are stressed-out brain cells the root cause of neurodegenerative disease?

byUniversity of California - BerkeleyAn illustration of a brain cell in a person with Alzheimer's disease, showing the accumulation and clumping of tau proteins (blue squiggles) in the cytop

Updated on: April 09,2024

Are stressed-out brain cells the root cause of neurodegenerative disease?

byUniversity of California - BerkeleyAn illustration of a brain cell in a person with Alzheimer's disease, showing the accumulation and clumping of tau proteins (blue squiggles) in the cytop

Updated on:April 09,2024

Researchers identify brain network that is uniquely activated through injection vs. oral drug use

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from a new clinical trial suggest that a group of brain regions known as the "salience network" is activated after a dru

Updated on: January 10,2024

Researchers identify brain network that is uniquely activated through injection vs. oral drug use

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from a new clinical trial suggest that a group of brain regions known as the "salience network" is activated after a dru

Updated on:January 10,2024

Researchers explore the connection between migraine headache and movement

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCortical spreading depolarization (CSD) drives wave-like calcium activity in meningeal afferents. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI:

Updated on: March 19,2024

Researchers explore the connection between migraine headache and movement

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCortical spreading depolarization (CSD) drives wave-like calcium activity in meningeal afferents. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI:

Updated on:March 19,2024

Bio-inspired neuroprosthetics: Sending signals the brain can understand

by Ori Schipper,ETH ZurichNeuroscience-driven development of a biomimetic neuroprosthetic device. The successful development of a somatosensory neuroprosthesis is based on three main pillars: (1

Updated on: April 09,2024

Bio-inspired neuroprosthetics: Sending signals the brain can understand

by Ori Schipper,ETH ZurichNeuroscience-driven development of a biomimetic neuroprosthetic device. The successful development of a somatosensory neuroprosthesis is based on three main pillars: (1

Updated on:April 09,2024

Simple tool shows life expectancy after dementia diagnosis

by Karolinska InstitutetTables illustrate three-year survival probabilities for people with dementia diagnosed in primary care. Dark green indicates a low risk of death while dark purple indicate

Updated on: June 20,2024

Simple tool shows life expectancy after dementia diagnosis

by Karolinska InstitutetTables illustrate three-year survival probabilities for people with dementia diagnosed in primary care. Dark green indicates a low risk of death while dark purple indicate

Updated on:June 20,2024

'Rhythm' or 'drift'—new tools can help better understand human attention

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccepted theories of how people's visual attention behaves in situations with lots of stimuli, such as crossing a busy street, may need to

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Rhythm' or 'drift'—new tools can help better understand human attention

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccepted theories of how people's visual attention behaves in situations with lots of stimuli, such as crossing a busy street, may need to

Updated on:January 21,2024

Research reveals promising approach to enhance treatment for sleep apnea-related issues

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainAstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Re

Updated on: March 05,2024

Research reveals promising approach to enhance treatment for sleep apnea-related issues

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainAstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Re

Updated on:March 05,2024