What makes us human? Researchers uncover clues behind brain evolution

by Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Dallas Morning NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is three times bigger than a chimp's and more spherical than a Neanderthal's. Within a maze of b

Updated on: January 10,2024 7

What makes us human? Researchers uncover clues behind brain evolution

by Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Dallas Morning NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is three times bigger than a chimp's and more spherical than a Neanderthal's. Within a maze of b

Updated on:January 10,2024 7

Fluctuating blood pressure: A warning sign for dementia and heart disease

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Australian researchers has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and vascular pro

Updated on: February 24,2024 13

Fluctuating blood pressure: A warning sign for dementia and heart disease

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Australian researchers has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and vascular pro

Updated on:February 24,2024 13

Experimental gene therapy for giant axonal neuropathy shows promise in clinical trial

by Erin Bryant,National Institutes of HealthBiopsy of a sensory nerve from a participant in the GAN gene therapy trial (arrows indicate giant axons; regenerating nerve cluster in upper left). So

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Experimental gene therapy for giant axonal neuropathy shows promise in clinical trial

by Erin Bryant,National Institutes of HealthBiopsy of a sensory nerve from a participant in the GAN gene therapy trial (arrows indicate giant axons; regenerating nerve cluster in upper left). So

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia

by Elana GotkineFor older adults, food insecurity is associated with an increased risk for dementia with poorer memory function and faster memory decline, according to a study published online Nov. 21

Updated on: February 24,2024 20

Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia

by Elana GotkineFor older adults, food insecurity is associated with an increased risk for dementia with poorer memory function and faster memory decline, according to a study published online Nov. 21

Updated on:February 24,2024 20

Novel blood test identifies biomarkers in patients with Alzheimer's disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from PharmaKure, a pharmaceutical company spun out from The University of Manchester, shows a novel whole

Updated on: January 05,2024 7

Novel blood test identifies biomarkers in patients with Alzheimer's disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from PharmaKure, a pharmaceutical company spun out from The University of Manchester, shows a novel whole

Updated on:January 05,2024 7

Digital training program improves quality of life for care residents with dementia—even during the COVID-19 pandemic

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuality of life for people with dementia living in residential and nursing home care substantially improved after staff took part in a digi

Updated on: December 28,2023 8

Digital training program improves quality of life for care residents with dementia—even during the COVID-19 pandemic

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuality of life for people with dementia living in residential and nursing home care substantially improved after staff took part in a digi

Updated on:December 28,2023 8

Individualized brain fingerprints can help to uncover early signs of Alzheimer's disease

by Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina neuroscientists Dr. Andreana Benitez (in back) and Dr. Stephanie Fountain-Garagoza (in front) discuss a neuroimaging re

Updated on: June 07,2024 4

Individualized brain fingerprints can help to uncover early signs of Alzheimer's disease

by Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina neuroscientists Dr. Andreana Benitez (in back) and Dr. Stephanie Fountain-Garagoza (in front) discuss a neuroimaging re

Updated on:June 07,2024 4

Could 'random noise' supercharge your brain?

by Michelle Wheeler,ParticleCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainApplying a weak electrical current to your brain could speed up learning and help people with neurological conditions.The technique i

Updated on: January 21,2024 6

Could 'random noise' supercharge your brain?

by Michelle Wheeler,ParticleCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainApplying a weak electrical current to your brain could speed up learning and help people with neurological conditions.The technique i

Updated on:January 21,2024 6

Model that maps relationships between neurons could help make deep brain stimulation treatment more viable

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonRobustness of inferred CFs to time-dependent inputs. CF is robust to both private noise (a, i.i.d. realizations of noise in each unit) or shared noise. (b, a

Updated on: January 02,2024 17

Model that maps relationships between neurons could help make deep brain stimulation treatment more viable

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonRobustness of inferred CFs to time-dependent inputs. CF is robust to both private noise (a, i.i.d. realizations of noise in each unit) or shared noise. (b, a

Updated on:January 02,2024 17

Babies as young as four months show signs of self-awareness: Study

byUniversity of BirminghamBaby wearing EEG cap for the study. Pictured with parent. Credit: University of Birmingham.Babies as young as four months old can make sense of how their bodies interac

Updated on: January 21,2024 10

Babies as young as four months show signs of self-awareness: Study

byUniversity of BirminghamBaby wearing EEG cap for the study. Pictured with parent. Credit: University of Birmingham.Babies as young as four months old can make sense of how their bodies interac

Updated on:January 21,2024 10

Could ADHD be diagnosed genetically?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite it being very common, ADHD is often missed until a child reaches age seven or older. By that time, they have like

Updated on: December 26,2023 14

Could ADHD be diagnosed genetically?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite it being very common, ADHD is often missed until a child reaches age seven or older. By that time, they have like

Updated on:December 26,2023 14

Novel tissue-derived brain organoids could revolutionize brain research

byPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyAn image of a whole human fetal brain organoid. Stem cells are marked by SOX2 (grey) and neuronal cells (TUJ1) are color coded from pink to yellow

Updated on: January 09,2024 10

Novel tissue-derived brain organoids could revolutionize brain research

byPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyAn image of a whole human fetal brain organoid. Stem cells are marked by SOX2 (grey) and neuronal cells (TUJ1) are color coded from pink to yellow

Updated on:January 09,2024 10