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Study shows how tau protein, critical to Alzheimer's, turns from normal to diseased state

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, currently has no cure or effective therapy, in part due to gaps in our understanding of how the progressive neurodegenerative disorder arises in the brain.

8 Jul 2022

New non-invasive treatment for patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression and dementia

A joint research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has discovered that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface can alleviate depression-like symptoms and improve cognitive function in animal models.

8 Jul 2022

Study determines how the emotional hub of the brain contributes to negative feelings

Tucked into the temporal lobe, near the base of our brain, sits a small, almond-shaped region called the amygdala that processes our emotions.

7 Jul 2022

Artificial intelligence is giving way to new tools for neuroscience research

The study of artificial intelligence (AI) and neuroscience have many things in common. At its core, neurosciences aim to better understand the brain by deciphering its complex networks and processes.

7 Jul 2022

Brain responses to stories change as we grow from infants to adults

The findings challenge the theory that perceptions of children are simply a noisier version of adult understanding, and suggest instead that children have their own unique way of understanding and interpreting the world.

5 Jul 2022

Scientists unravel the neuronal metabolism in learning and memory

Exploring the predictive properties of neuronal metabolism can contribute to our understanding of how humans learn and remember.

5 Jul 2022

Immune response triggered by COVID-19 damages the brain's blood vessels to cause neurological complications

A study from the National Institutes of Health describes the immune response triggered by COVID-19 infection that damages the brain's blood vessels and may lead to short- and long-term neurological symptoms.

5 Jul 2022

Scientists offer a set of recommendations to improve future research on diet and dementia

Anyone searching the internet for brain-healthy foods will find no shortage of stories making dietary recommendations. Some of those stories point to observational studies that have suggested a link between the lower or greater intake of certain foods and the risk of dementia.

5 Jul 2022

Alcohol alters synchronized brain activity differently for male and female mice

Alcohol alters synchronized brain activity in the amygdala of mice, but differently for male and female mice, according to new research published in eNeuro.

4 Jul 2022

Discussing tools and resources to support the bladder cancer patient community

In this interview, Dr. Ignacio Durán and Alex Filicevas discuss key challenges and opportunities in the bladder cancer disease landscape and the future of care. This episode focuses on the bladder cancer patient support landscape, including a review of the tools and resources available to the community, as well as key unmet needs to address.

From Janssen Pharmaceuticals 4 Jul 2022

Understanding the impact of bladder cancer on daily life before and after diagnosis

In this interview, Dr. Ignacio Durán and Alex Filicevas, discuss key challenges and opportunities in the bladder cancer disease landscape and the future of care. They focus on the quality of life for patients and delve into the impact bladder cancer has on daily life, both before and after diagnosis and treatment, from the holistic perspective of both patients and HCPs.

From Janssen Pharmaceuticals 4 Jul 2022

A convergent mechanism for two top-ranking risk genes may be responsible for ASD/ID

University at Buffalo scientists have discovered a convergent mechanism that may be responsible for how two top-ranked genetic risk factors for autism spectrum disorder/intellectual disability (ASD/ID) lead to these neurodevelopmental disorders.

1 Jul 2022

Scientists prove the “neuroprotective” function of p62 protein in a mouse model

Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are defined by pathogenic accumulation of toxic proteins in the brain.

1 Jul 2022

Most therapeutic antibodies for treating COVID-19 patients do not inhibit emerging Omicron subvariants

The Omicron subvariants BA.1 and BA.2 of SARS-CoV-2 have dominated the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2022. In many countries, these viruses are now outcompeted by emerging subvariants, with BA.5 being responsible for the current uptick of cases in Germany.

1 Jul 2022

How sleep distress associated with melatonin imbalance may play a role in the presence, intensity, and severity of anosmia

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience, researchers assessed the role of melatonin in COVID-19-associated anosmia.

1 Jul 2022

Inclusion of VR technology in cognitive rehabilitation research and care for multiple sclerosis

In a recent article, Kessler Foundation scientists advocated for the incorporation of virtual reality (VR) technology in cognitive rehabilitation research in multiple sclerosis (MS).

30 Jun 2022

New insights into the connections between brain cells

After a career spent probing the mysteries of the universe, a Janelia Research Campus senior scientist is now exploring the mysteries of the human brain and developing new insights into the connections between brain cells.

30 Jun 2022

East African newborns nearly five times more likely to have neural tube defects

Newborns, whose brains, spines or spinal cords do not properly develop in utero, can be born with neural tube defects (NTD), increasing their risk of physical disabilities, intellectual impairments and death.

30 Jun 2022

Study finds more of white matter hyperintensities in postmenopausal women

Women who have gone through menopause may have more of a brain biomarker called white matter hyperintensities than premenopausal women or men of the same age, according to a new study published in the June 29, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

29 Jun 2022

UC enrolling patients for clinical trial of novel PTSD treatments

About 8% of Americans will experience post-traumatic stress disorder at some point in their lives, but there are still few effective options to treat the condition.

28 Jun 2022

Neuroscience News and Research

Study shows how tau protein, critical to Alzheimer's, turns from normal to diseased state

New non-invasive treatment for patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression and dementia

Study determines how the emotional hub of the brain contributes to negative feelings

Artificial intelligence is giving way to new tools for neuroscience research

Brain responses to stories change as we grow from infants to adults

Scientists unravel the neuronal metabolism in learning and memory

Immune response triggered by COVID-19 damages the brain's blood vessels to cause neurological complications

Scientists offer a set of recommendations to improve future research on diet and dementia

Alcohol alters synchronized brain activity differently for male and female mice

Discussing tools and resources to support the bladder cancer patient community

Understanding the impact of bladder cancer on daily life before and after diagnosis

A convergent mechanism for two top-ranking risk genes may be responsible for ASD/ID

Scientists prove the “neuroprotective” function of p62 protein in a mouse model

Most therapeutic antibodies for treating COVID-19 patients do not inhibit emerging Omicron subvariants

How sleep distress associated with melatonin imbalance may play a role in the presence, intensity, and severity of anosmia

Inclusion of VR technology in cognitive rehabilitation research and care for multiple sclerosis

New insights into the connections between brain cells

East African newborns nearly five times more likely to have neural tube defects

Study finds more of white matter hyperintensities in postmenopausal women

UC enrolling patients for clinical trial of novel PTSD treatments

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