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New study reveals complex role of immune-system molecule in Huntington's disease

More than a decade before people with Huntington's disease show symptoms, they can exhibit abnormally high levels of an immune-system molecule called interleukin-6 (IL-6), which has led many researchers to suspect IL-6 of promoting the eventual neurological devastation associated with the genetic condition.

26 May 2020

3D model displays arrangement of intrinsic neurons in the rat heart

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a virtual 3D heart, digitally showcasing the heart's unique network of neurons for the first time.

26 May 2020

Study pinpoints electrophysiological mechanism behind upper motor neuron disease

Scientists from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Belgrade have pinpointed the electrophysiological mechanism behind upper motor neuron disease, unlocking the door to potential treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

21 May 2020

A small, multiphoton microscope enables imaging of cortical layers in freely moving rats

Scientists working at caesar have developed a small head-mounted microscope that allows access to the inner workings of the brain.

19 May 2020

Neuroscientists trace brain-to-gut pathways

Neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute have traced neural pathways that connect the brain to the stomach, providing a biological mechanism to explain how stress can foster ulcer development.

18 May 2020

Study: Neurons expressing dopamine D2 receptors have different molecular features, functions

An international collaboration, which included the involvement of the research team from the Institut de Neurociències of the UAB (INC-UAB), has shown that neurons expressing dopamine D2 receptors have different molecular features and functions, depending on their anatomical localization within the striatum.

14 May 2020

Odor habituation is driven by important signal filtering process, shows study

Imagine a dog playing in a garden and smelling all of these different flowery smells, and then somewhere in the distance a predator appears, like a fox.

12 May 2020

Mice study sheds light on how the brain links events to form a memory

A woman walking down the street hears a bang. Several moments later she discovers her boyfriend, who had been walking ahead of her, has been shot.

9 May 2020

New compound significantly reduces multiple pathologies linked to Alzheimer's disease

When tested in brain cells and in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, a new compound significantly reduced the number of amyloid plaques in the brain, lessened brain inflammation and diminished other molecular markers of the disease.

8 May 2020

New technique could revolutionize treatment for Alzheimer's, epilepsy, brain tumors

University of Virginia researchers are pioneering the use of focused ultrasound to defy the brain's protective barrier so that doctors could, at last, deliver many treatments directly into the brain to battle neurological diseases.

7 May 2020

Study identifies protein that acts like a volume dial for the release of neurotransmitters

Neuroscientists at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have found that a protein acts like a volume dial for the release of neurotransmitters, the chemicals that neurons release across connections called synapses to stimulate muscles or communicate with other neurons in brain circuits.

6 May 2020

New trial platform could help evaluate potential therapies for Parkinson’s disease

Despite 30 years of research, not a single therapy has been found to successfully delay or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease.

6 May 2020

Scientists gain new insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two neurodegenerative diseases

An international team led by Emory scientists has gained insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two devastating neurodegenerative diseases.

6 May 2020

Study: Unique glucose-sensing neurons in the brain prevent severe hypoglycemia

Low blood sugar levels, known as hypoglycemia, can be a life-threatening situation, especially for people with type 1 diabetes who rely on intensive insulin therapy to prevent blood sugar from going too high.

4 May 2020

Study finds Lin28 as promising therapeutic target for central nervous system injuries

Like power lines in an electrical grid, long wiry projections that grow outward from neurons - structures known as axons - form interconnected communication networks that run from the brain to all parts of the body.

2 May 2020

Rat spinal cords control muscular behaviors in novel biohybrid robots

Biological robots, or biobots, draw inspiration from natural systems to mimic the motions of organisms, such as swimming or jumping.

28 Apr 2020

Gut microbiome influences pattern of activation in rat’s brain during opioid addiction

When Sierra Simpson was in college, she was sick for a year with recurring fevers and vomiting. Her doctors couldn't figure out what she had. Suspecting a bacterial infection, they tried treating her with high doses of antibiotics.

27 Apr 2020

Study reveals how general anesthesia works

Hailed as one of the most important medical advances, the discovery of general anesthetics - compounds which induce unconsciousness, prevent control of movement and block pain - helped transform dangerous and traumatic operations into safe and routine surgery.

27 Apr 2020

Study: Astrocytes regulate neuronal circuits involved in learning and memory

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveal that astrocytes, the most abundant cells in the brain, play a direct role in the regulation of neuronal circuits involved in learning and memory. The findings appear in the journal Neuron.

24 Apr 2020

Specialized nerve cells promote the consumption of high-fat food

High-calorie, energy-dense foods are constantly available in our modern society. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne have discovered that a group of nerve cells in the brains of mice promotes the consumption of high-fat food.

22 Apr 2020

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New study reveals complex role of immune-system molecule in Huntington's disease

3D model displays arrangement of intrinsic neurons in the rat heart

Study pinpoints electrophysiological mechanism behind upper motor neuron disease

A small, multiphoton microscope enables imaging of cortical layers in freely moving rats

Neuroscientists trace brain-to-gut pathways

Study: Neurons expressing dopamine D2 receptors have different molecular features, functions

Odor habituation is driven by important signal filtering process, shows study

Mice study sheds light on how the brain links events to form a memory

New compound significantly reduces multiple pathologies linked to Alzheimer's disease

New technique could revolutionize treatment for Alzheimer's, epilepsy, brain tumors

Study identifies protein that acts like a volume dial for the release of neurotransmitters

New trial platform could help evaluate potential therapies for Parkinson’s disease

Scientists gain new insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two neurodegenerative diseases

Study: Unique glucose-sensing neurons in the brain prevent severe hypoglycemia

Study finds Lin28 as promising therapeutic target for central nervous system injuries

Rat spinal cords control muscular behaviors in novel biohybrid robots

Gut microbiome influences pattern of activation in rat’s brain during opioid addiction

Study reveals how general anesthesia works

Study: Astrocytes regulate neuronal circuits involved in learning and memory

Specialized nerve cells promote the consumption of high-fat food

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