Neuroscientist finds cluster of dopamine neurons drives eating behaviors

by Kendall Cooper,Florida State UniversityZI DA axonal terminals in the PVT were activated for food approach but inhibited during food consumption.(A) AAV-hSynapsin1-FLEx-axon-GCaMP6s was inject

Updated on: January 10,2024 15

Neuroscientist finds cluster of dopamine neurons drives eating behaviors

by Kendall Cooper,Florida State UniversityZI DA axonal terminals in the PVT were activated for food approach but inhibited during food consumption.(A) AAV-hSynapsin1-FLEx-axon-GCaMP6s was inject

Updated on:January 10,2024 15

Study validates Brain Care Score as a way to assess current health habits and risks to future brain health

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Human Brain ProjectIndividuals can improve their brain care and reduce their risk of developing brain diseases such as dementia and stroke by focusing on

Updated on: February 24,2024 15

Study validates Brain Care Score as a way to assess current health habits and risks to future brain health

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Human Brain ProjectIndividuals can improve their brain care and reduce their risk of developing brain diseases such as dementia and stroke by focusing on

Updated on:February 24,2024 15

Scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experiment, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that individuals differ widely i

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experiment, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that individuals differ widely i

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

Fighting brain tumors with the help of viruses and molecules

by Tereza Pultarova,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy harnessing unusual allies, pioneering cancer treatments could reduce the need for invas

Updated on: December 30,2023 10

Fighting brain tumors with the help of viruses and molecules

by Tereza Pultarova,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy harnessing unusual allies, pioneering cancer treatments could reduce the need for invas

Updated on:December 30,2023 10

Multiple sclerosis drug improves memory in mice modeling Alzheimer's disease

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLosing memory is a hallmark of Alzheimer's, a symptom of the disease that depletes a patient&#39

Updated on: May 28,2024 4

Multiple sclerosis drug improves memory in mice modeling Alzheimer's disease

by Kelsie Smith Hayduk,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLosing memory is a hallmark of Alzheimer's, a symptom of the disease that depletes a patient&#39

Updated on:May 28,2024 4

Type 2 diabetes accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline

byeLifeThis image shows the effects of aging effects on the brain, further exacerbated in type 2 diabetes. Credit: Lilianne Mujica-Parodi (CC BY 4.0)Scientists have demonstrated that normal brai

Updated on: January 21,2024 18

Type 2 diabetes accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline

byeLifeThis image shows the effects of aging effects on the brain, further exacerbated in type 2 diabetes. Credit: Lilianne Mujica-Parodi (CC BY 4.0)Scientists have demonstrated that normal brai

Updated on:January 21,2024 18

13 percent of patients with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis have suicidal thoughts

by Elana GotkineThirteen percent of patients with definite anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (ANMDARE) have suicidal thoughts and behaviors during the acute phase of the disease, accordi

Updated on: January 21,2024 6

13 percent of patients with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis have suicidal thoughts

by Elana GotkineThirteen percent of patients with definite anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (ANMDARE) have suicidal thoughts and behaviors during the acute phase of the disease, accordi

Updated on:January 21,2024 6

New study suggests possible targets for multiple sclerosis vaccine development

byMedical University of ViennaCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.015Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the Epstein-Barr virus (

Updated on: January 26,2024 24

New study suggests possible targets for multiple sclerosis vaccine development

byMedical University of ViennaCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.015Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the Epstein-Barr virus (

Updated on:January 26,2024 24

Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants

by Josh Meyer,Virginia TechCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worl

Updated on: June 07,2024 8

Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants

by Josh Meyer,Virginia TechCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worl

Updated on:June 07,2024 8

Hidden belly fat in midlife linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Radiological Society of North AmericaIncreased neuroinflammation (yellow colors) associated with higher hidden fat (visceral fat) in the cohort of 54 participants with an average age of 50 yea

Updated on: February 24,2024 20

Hidden belly fat in midlife linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Radiological Society of North AmericaIncreased neuroinflammation (yellow colors) associated with higher hidden fat (visceral fat) in the cohort of 54 participants with an average age of 50 yea

Updated on:February 24,2024 20

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

Updated on: March 27,2024 10

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

Updated on:March 27,2024 10

Your gut microbiome may be linked to dementia, Parkinson's disease and MS

by Lynne A Barker and Caroline Jordan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWithin our body and on our skin, trillions of bacteria and viruses exist as part of complex ecosystems called micr

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

Your gut microbiome may be linked to dementia, Parkinson's disease and MS

by Lynne A Barker and Caroline Jordan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWithin our body and on our skin, trillions of bacteria and viruses exist as part of complex ecosystems called micr

Updated on:May 28,2024 6