Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds

by Negar Fani and Nathaniel Harnett,The ConversationAssociation of racial discrimination with Horvath DNA methylation age acceleration (DMAA) through left locus coeruleus (LC)-precuneus resting-

Updated on: August 08,2024

Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds

by Negar Fani and Nathaniel Harnett,The ConversationAssociation of racial discrimination with Horvath DNA methylation age acceleration (DMAA) through left locus coeruleus (LC)-precuneus resting-

Updated on:August 08,2024

Discovery of molecular mechanism involved in early brain development provides insights into microcephaly pathogenesis

byTohoku UniversityAn overview of Kif23's involvement in embryonic brain development, highlighting how its deficiency disrupts cell division and potentially contribute to microcephaly. Credi

Updated on: December 12,2024

Discovery of molecular mechanism involved in early brain development provides insights into microcephaly pathogenesis

byTohoku UniversityAn overview of Kif23's involvement in embryonic brain development, highlighting how its deficiency disrupts cell division and potentially contribute to microcephaly. Credi

Updated on:December 12,2024

First human vagus nerve recordings pinpoint cardiovascular signals

byMonash UniversityCredit:The Journal of Physiology(2024). DOI: 10.1113/JP286423The team that first recorded vagus nerve signals in humans has now isolated the electrical activity of

Updated on: October 14,2024

First human vagus nerve recordings pinpoint cardiovascular signals

byMonash UniversityCredit:The Journal of Physiology(2024). DOI: 10.1113/JP286423The team that first recorded vagus nerve signals in humans has now isolated the electrical activity of

Updated on:October 14,2024

Burning more calories linked with greater gray matter volume, reduced Alzheimer's risk

by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesCredit: Vera Kratochvil/public domainWhether they jog, swim, garden or dance, physically active older persons have larger gray matter vol

Updated on: February 28,2024

Burning more calories linked with greater gray matter volume, reduced Alzheimer's risk

by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesCredit: Vera Kratochvil/public domainWhether they jog, swim, garden or dance, physically active older persons have larger gray matter vol

Updated on:February 28,2024

A recurrent neural network-based framework to non-linearly model behaviorally relevant neural dynamics

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressDPAD overview. Credit: Sani, Pesaran & Shanechi.A key objective of several neuroscience studies is to understand and model how the dynamics of distinct population

Updated on: October 16,2024

A recurrent neural network-based framework to non-linearly model behaviorally relevant neural dynamics

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressDPAD overview. Credit: Sani, Pesaran & Shanechi.A key objective of several neuroscience studies is to understand and model how the dynamics of distinct population

Updated on:October 16,2024

Brain signals linked to sweet taste preference discovered

Updated on: March 17,2025

Brain signals linked to sweet taste preference discovered

Updated on:March 17,2025

New imaging technique reveals detailed map of brain's blood flow in 3D

byChinese Academy of SciencesResearch overview. 1. The extended-focus optical coherence microscopy system. 2. The data acquisition and post-processing pipeline. 3. Exemplary results, showing a v

Updated on: November 23,2024

New imaging technique reveals detailed map of brain's blood flow in 3D

byChinese Academy of SciencesResearch overview. 1. The extended-focus optical coherence microscopy system. 2. The data acquisition and post-processing pipeline. 3. Exemplary results, showing a v

Updated on:November 23,2024

Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

by University of British ColumbiaCommunity-based social groups could play a crucial role in empowering people with early-onset dementia, according to new UBC research.The study, led by UBC nursin

Updated on: February 28,2024

Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

by University of British ColumbiaCommunity-based social groups could play a crucial role in empowering people with early-onset dementia, according to new UBC research.The study, led by UBC nursin

Updated on:February 28,2024

Antibody provide a more exact Alzheimer's diagnosis radioactive tracers

by Uppsala UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.For the first time, researchers have succeeded in passing an antibody through t

Updated on: February 28,2024

Antibody provide a more exact Alzheimer's diagnosis radioactive tracers

by Uppsala UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.For the first time, researchers have succeeded in passing an antibody through t

Updated on:February 28,2024

Study indicates delayed feedback enhances learning performance in individuals with traumatic brain injury

by Kessler FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKessler Foundation researchers have published a novel study exploring the effects of delayed feedback on learning in individuals with moderate-to-

Updated on: September 23,2024

Study indicates delayed feedback enhances learning performance in individuals with traumatic brain injury

by Kessler FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKessler Foundation researchers have published a novel study exploring the effects of delayed feedback on learning in individuals with moderate-to-

Updated on:September 23,2024

Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in theInternational Journal of Obes

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in theInternational Journal of Obes

Updated on:May 08,2024

New insights into what happens in cells in early Alzheimer's

byEuropean Synchrotron Radiation FacilityThe structure of the ACAD9-ECSIT_CTER complex (ECSIT in red). An international team of researchers, led by the ESRF, have elucidated the structure of the

Updated on: April 09,2024

New insights into what happens in cells in early Alzheimer's

byEuropean Synchrotron Radiation FacilityThe structure of the ACAD9-ECSIT_CTER complex (ECSIT in red). An international team of researchers, led by the ESRF, have elucidated the structure of the

Updated on:April 09,2024