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New insights into adrenal gland tumor formation

Researchers from Kyushu University's Faculty of Medical Sciences report on new insights into the mechanisms of how adrenal gland tumors are formed.

2 Apr 2024

Using neuromorphic engineering to reinvent visual processing systems with a biological inspiration

As computer vision (CV) systems become increasingly power and memory intensive, they become unsuitable for high-speed and resource deficit edge applications - such as hypersonic missile tracking and autonomous navigation - because of size, weight, and power constraints.

1 Apr 2024

Research reveals brain morphology and connectivity changes in postmenopausal women

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 6, entitled, "Altered brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women: automatic segmentation of whole-brain and thalamic subnuclei and resting-state fMRI."

1 Apr 2024

New imaging technique maps oxygen movement in the brain

The human brain consumes vast amounts of energy, which is almost exclusively generated from a form of metabolism that requires oxygen.

28 Mar 2024

McGovern researchers debunk claims of direct neuronal activity imaging with MRI

A new way of imaging the brain with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) does not directly detect neural activity as originally reported, according to scientists at MIT's McGovern Institute.

27 Mar 2024

Evolving brain sizes from 1930 to 1970 could signal decreased dementia risk, researchers say

Changes in skull and brain size, as well as the thickness of the cortex, across individuals born between the years 1930 and 1970.

27 Mar 2024

Researchers explore link between tooth loss and denture usage, diet changes and cognitive decline

A recent npj Aging study assessed the specific brain regions that are impacted by tooth loss and the associated causes.

25 Mar 2024

Study shows cellular, molecular overlaps in ALS and FTLD

On the surface, the movement disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and the cognitive disorder frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), which underlies frontotemporal dementia, manifest in very different ways. In addition, they are known to primarily affect very different regions of the brain.

22 Mar 2024

Study explores how the brain creates a cohesive sense of body position and movement

How does your brain know the position and movement of your different body parts? The sense is known as proprioception, and it is something like a "sixth sense", allowing us to move freely without constantly watching our limbs.

21 Mar 2024

Hearing loss linked to accelerated Alzheimer's progression via GDF1 pathway

Study unveils the GDF1 signaling pathway's role in mitigating the adverse effects of hearing loss on Alzheimer's disease, spotlighting potential avenues for therapeutic development.

20 Mar 2024

Breakthrough research uncovers neural basis of odor perception

Scents, such as coffee, flowers, or freshly-baked pumpkin pie, are created by odor molecules released by various substances and detected by our noses.

18 Mar 2024

Study reveals the inner workings of gene mutations linked to ultra-rare syndrome

A team from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine has completed an exciting new study that reveals the inner workings of gene mutations that result in an ultra-rare syndrome with fewer than 100 reported cases since its first description in the early 1960s.

18 Mar 2024

Machine learning models to predict age from brain transcriptome changes

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 5, entitled, "Genome-wide transcriptome profiling and development of age prediction models in the human brain."

15 Mar 2024

Microfluidic chips advance neurodegenerative disease research

Researchers review the role of microfluidic chip models in understanding neurodegenerative diseases, offering insights into the disease mechanisms and potential for drug development through innovative lab-on-a-chip technologies.

14 Mar 2024

Innovative multimodal, non-invasive brain monitoring to enhance ECMO patient care

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be a life-saving therapy for patients with acute heart or lung failure.

14 Mar 2024

Atypical brain connections linked to ADHD symptoms

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered that symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are tied to atypical interactions between the brain's frontal cortex and information processing centers deep in the brain.

13 Mar 2024

The brain may use a single shared blueprint to guide early development, study suggests

In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School investigated brain development to understand how different areas of the brain become specialized in handling information such as vision, sound, touch and planning.

11 Mar 2024

Study reveals mushroom extract's superior efficacy in psychiatric treatment

New study indicates that mushroom extract might demonstrate superior efficacy compared to chemically synthesized psilocybin, especially in stimulating neuroplasticity and promoting the development of new connections between nerve cells—an essential attribute.

11 Mar 2024

Caffeine vs. creatine: The impact on cognitive and physical performances

The individual and combined effects of caffeine and creatine nitrate on cognitive and exercise performance.

11 Mar 2024

New research sheds light on how GLP-1 obesity drugs may change food cravings

GLP-1 analog treatments potentially alter food preferences and reduce obesity by decreasing appetite and food consumption, with further research needed for long-term weight maintenance using objective measures.

10 Mar 2024

Cortex News and Research

New insights into adrenal gland tumor formation

Using neuromorphic engineering to reinvent visual processing systems with a biological inspiration

Research reveals brain morphology and connectivity changes in postmenopausal women

New imaging technique maps oxygen movement in the brain

McGovern researchers debunk claims of direct neuronal activity imaging with MRI

Evolving brain sizes from 1930 to 1970 could signal decreased dementia risk, researchers say

Researchers explore link between tooth loss and denture usage, diet changes and cognitive decline

Study shows cellular, molecular overlaps in ALS and FTLD

Study explores how the brain creates a cohesive sense of body position and movement

Hearing loss linked to accelerated Alzheimer's progression via GDF1 pathway

Breakthrough research uncovers neural basis of odor perception

Study reveals the inner workings of gene mutations linked to ultra-rare syndrome

Machine learning models to predict age from brain transcriptome changes

Microfluidic chips advance neurodegenerative disease research

Innovative multimodal, non-invasive brain monitoring to enhance ECMO patient care

Atypical brain connections linked to ADHD symptoms

The brain may use a single shared blueprint to guide early development, study suggests

Study reveals mushroom extract's superior efficacy in psychiatric treatment

Caffeine vs. creatine: The impact on cognitive and physical performances

New research sheds light on how GLP-1 obesity drugs may change food cravings

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