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The human brain is the center of the human nervous system and is a highly complex organ. Enclosed in the cranium, it has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but is over three times as large as the brain of a typical mammal with an equivalent body size.

Experts shed light on how autism affects the diagnosis, treatment of epilepsy and vice versa

Compared with the general population, epilepsy is more common in people with autism - and autism is more common in people with epilepsy. How can autism affect the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and vice versa? Joy Mazur spoke to Dr. Colin Reilly and Dr. Stéphane Auvin.

17 Nov 2023

Brain MRI reveals microstructural damage in children with persistent symptoms after mild TBI

A new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma shows that children with persistent symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury had evidence of ongoing cerebral microstructural changes.

17 Nov 2023

Beyond insulin: Medi-Cal expands patient access to diabetes supplies

June Voros sprang from her couch as a high-pitched beep warned her that she needed a quick dose of sugar.

17 Nov 2023

Photobiomodulation in Alzheimer's mouse model falls short in preventive impact

Study assesses the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) treatment in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease and finds no significant impact on behavioral performance or neurodegeneration, suggesting the need for further research into PBM's therapeutic potential.

16 Nov 2023

Hunger hormone directly impacts the brain to drive eating behavior

A hunger hormone produced in the gut can directly impact a decision-making part of the brain in order to drive an animal's behavior, finds a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.

16 Nov 2023

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

16 Nov 2023

MOSAIC center aims to revolutionize glioblastoma treatment with image-based mathematical models

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia University received a five-year, $10.6 million U54 center grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to further study combining the molecular analysis of glioblastoma with MRI.

16 Nov 2023

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of muscle control.

16 Nov 2023

Prenatal cannabis exposure increases risk of adverse birth outcomes, study finds

Infants prenatally exposed to cannabis are more likely to be born preterm, have a low birth weight, and require neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) care than infants without prenatal cannabis exposure, according to a study published today in the scientific journal Addiction.

16 Nov 2023

AI model predicts patient outcomes across multiple cancer types

Investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model based on epigenetic factors that is able to predict patient outcomes successfully across multiple cancer types.

16 Nov 2023

Curcumin boosts brain delivery of HIV drug, curbing inflammation and oxidative stress

Study shows curcumin enhances antiretroviral delivery and reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in HIV, offering potential improvements in treating HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.

16 Nov 2023

New study highlights urgent need for specific biomarkers in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia diagnosis

A review in Nature Reviews Neurology discusses the pathophysiological processes in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID), emphasizing the need for specific biomarkers to differentiate VCID from Alzheimer's disease and to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies, moving beyond reliance on neuroimaging and patient histories.

15 Nov 2023

Does regular cannabis use affect motor skills?

A study in Human Brain Mapping reveals that regular cannabis use alters the neural dynamics of motor control, showing that while cannabis users perform tasks with similar accuracy and reaction time as non-users, their brains exhibit stronger β-ERD responses during task execution, potentially indicating compensatory neural mechanisms.

15 Nov 2023

Shrinkage in the brain's hippocampus area associated with cognitive decline

With the rise of new drugs that can target the amyloid-beta plaques in the brain that are an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, new ways are needed to determine whether memory loss and thinking problems are due to Alzheimer's disease or another neurodegenerative disorder.

15 Nov 2023

Scientists develop an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab

A recent study published in Progress in Neurobiology and led by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson has developed an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab.

15 Nov 2023

Electroconvulsive therapy alleviates depression symptoms by increasing aperiodic activity

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, involves inducing a brief seizure in the brain using controlled doses of electricity.

15 Nov 2023

UMass Lowell researchers study gut microbiome's connection to neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers at UMass Lowell's Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences are exploring how the gut microbiome contributes to the risk of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

15 Nov 2023

Senolytics show promise in combating brain aging and COVID-19 neuropathology

Study reveals that senolytics can reduce aging in human brain organoids and mitigate COVID-19 neuropathology, suggesting their potential as a therapeutic strategy against brain aging and coronavirus-related neurological complications.

15 Nov 2023

Study sheds new light on key cellular processes involved in Parkinson's disease progression

In a study published in Nature Communications, investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) shed new light on key cellular processes involved in the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD).

15 Nov 2023

Longitudinal study elucidates mechanisms driving progression of neurodegenerative disorders

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 15, Issue 21, entitled, "Longitudinal characterization of behavioral, morphological and transcriptomic changes in a tauopathy mouse model."

15 Nov 2023

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Experts shed light on how autism affects the diagnosis, treatment of epilepsy and vice versa

Brain MRI reveals microstructural damage in children with persistent symptoms after mild TBI

Beyond insulin: Medi-Cal expands patient access to diabetes supplies

Photobiomodulation in Alzheimer's mouse model falls short in preventive impact

Hunger hormone directly impacts the brain to drive eating behavior

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

MOSAIC center aims to revolutionize glioblastoma treatment with image-based mathematical models

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Prenatal cannabis exposure increases risk of adverse birth outcomes, study finds

AI model predicts patient outcomes across multiple cancer types

Curcumin boosts brain delivery of HIV drug, curbing inflammation and oxidative stress

New study highlights urgent need for specific biomarkers in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia diagnosis

Does regular cannabis use affect motor skills?

Shrinkage in the brain's hippocampus area associated with cognitive decline

Scientists develop an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab

Electroconvulsive therapy alleviates depression symptoms by increasing aperiodic activity

UMass Lowell researchers study gut microbiome's connection to neurodegenerative diseases

Senolytics show promise in combating brain aging and COVID-19 neuropathology

Study sheds new light on key cellular processes involved in Parkinson's disease progression

Longitudinal study elucidates mechanisms driving progression of neurodegenerative disorders

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