Study reveals molecular mechanism behind multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases

by Kevin Dennehy,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than two decades ago, a research team in the lab of David Hafler, a Yale researcher who at the time was at Harvard, discove

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Study reveals molecular mechanism behind multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases

by Kevin Dennehy,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than two decades ago, a research team in the lab of David Hafler, a Yale researcher who at the time was at Harvard, discove

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The brain's support cells may play a key role in OCD

by University of California, Los AngelesAn astrocyte from the striatum. Credit: Joselyn SotoA type of cell usually characterized as the brain's support system appears to play an important rol

Updated on: February 21,2024 12

The brain's support cells may play a key role in OCD

by University of California, Los AngelesAn astrocyte from the striatum. Credit: Joselyn SotoA type of cell usually characterized as the brain's support system appears to play an important rol

Updated on:February 21,2024 12

Scientists discover groups of spinal cord neurons that allow for brain-independent motor learning

byRIKENIn this study, spinal cords that associated limb position with an unpleasant experience learned to reposition the limb after only 10 minutes, and retained a memory the next day. Spinal co

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Scientists discover groups of spinal cord neurons that allow for brain-independent motor learning

byRIKENIn this study, spinal cords that associated limb position with an unpleasant experience learned to reposition the limb after only 10 minutes, and retained a memory the next day. Spinal co

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An alternate theory for what causes Alzheimer's disease

by University of California - RiversideTyler Lambeth (left) and Ryan Julian in the lab. Credit: Julian lab, UC RiversideAlzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia among the elderl

Updated on: April 18,2024 15

An alternate theory for what causes Alzheimer's disease

by University of California - RiversideTyler Lambeth (left) and Ryan Julian in the lab. Credit: Julian lab, UC RiversideAlzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia among the elderl

Updated on:April 18,2024 15

Modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet may benefit adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from sci

Updated on: June 04,2024 4

Modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet may benefit adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from sci

Updated on:June 04,2024 4

Clustering method can better describe the pathological process in patients with traumatic brain injury

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMonitoring brain injury biomarkers and glucose variation in patients who have suffered an acute cranial injury during the entire first wee

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Clustering method can better describe the pathological process in patients with traumatic brain injury

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMonitoring brain injury biomarkers and glucose variation in patients who have suffered an acute cranial injury during the entire first wee

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Kirigami electrodes unfold new horizons for brain organoid research

by Grace Huckins,Stanford UniversityCui lab and Pasca lab. Credit: Stanford UniversityIt all started at Peet's. Ten years ago, neuroscientist Sergiu Pasca was just getting his lab up and run

Updated on: June 26,2024 7

Kirigami electrodes unfold new horizons for brain organoid research

by Grace Huckins,Stanford UniversityCui lab and Pasca lab. Credit: Stanford UniversityIt all started at Peet's. Ten years ago, neuroscientist Sergiu Pasca was just getting his lab up and run

Updated on:June 26,2024 7

Black patients face delays in Alzheimer's diagnosis, research finds

by Radiological Society of North AmericaBrain MRI images. Credit: RSNA/Joshua Wibecan, M.D.Black patients underwent medical imaging for cognitive impairment years later than white and Hispanic pa

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Black patients face delays in Alzheimer's diagnosis, research finds

by Radiological Society of North AmericaBrain MRI images. Credit: RSNA/Joshua Wibecan, M.D.Black patients underwent medical imaging for cognitive impairment years later than white and Hispanic pa

Updated on:February 24,2024 18

Insights on brain-spinal communication in opioid withdrawal lead to a clinical trial

byUniversity of CalgaryTuan Trang (left) and Lori Montgomery discuss the clinical trial using an anti-gout medication to address the severe symptoms of of opioid withdrawal. Credit: Riley Brandt

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Insights on brain-spinal communication in opioid withdrawal lead to a clinical trial

byUniversity of CalgaryTuan Trang (left) and Lori Montgomery discuss the clinical trial using an anti-gout medication to address the severe symptoms of of opioid withdrawal. Credit: Riley Brandt

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For the first time walking patterns identify specific types of dementia

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalking may be a key clinical tool in helping medics accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has, pioneering research has revea

Updated on: May 05,2024 15

For the first time walking patterns identify specific types of dementia

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalking may be a key clinical tool in helping medics accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has, pioneering research has revea

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Plotting the demise of Alzheimer's: New study is major test for power of early action

by Alvin Powell,Harvard UniversityCredit: Harvard UniversityCatch it early. Those are watchwords in the battle against a host of illnesses, from heart disease to cancer to Type 2 diabetes. Early

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Plotting the demise of Alzheimer's: New study is major test for power of early action

by Alvin Powell,Harvard UniversityCredit: Harvard UniversityCatch it early. Those are watchwords in the battle against a host of illnesses, from heart disease to cancer to Type 2 diabetes. Early

Updated on:May 05,2024 20

A TREM2 activating antibody with a transport vehicle that could boost the metabolism and function of brain microglia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImages showing the architecture of our ATV:TREM2 molecule (a) images showing elevation of microglia proliferation in the brain of mice treated with ATV:TREM2 (b) a su

Updated on: March 26,2024 15

A TREM2 activating antibody with a transport vehicle that could boost the metabolism and function of brain microglia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImages showing the architecture of our ATV:TREM2 molecule (a) images showing elevation of microglia proliferation in the brain of mice treated with ATV:TREM2 (b) a su

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