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Review examines visual disturbances among Parkinson’s disease patients

In a recent review published in Brain Sciences, researchers reviewed existing data on visual impairments among Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients.

9 Aug 2023

Psychedelic drugs cause synchronized brain waves in rats, study finds

Researchers at Lund University have developed a technique for simultaneously measuring electrical signals from 128 areas of the brain in awake rats.

8 Aug 2023

Study reveals link between self-perceived antibody response and actual COVID-19 protection

Can individuals assess the strength of their antibody response following coronavirus disease 2019?

8 Aug 2023

Similarities in gene expression between post-mortem and living human brains

Researchers compare human prefrontal cortex gene expression between living and post-mortem samples.

7 Aug 2023

Childhood abuse can induce stress that changes neural networks and functions during growth

Childhood neglect and/or abuse can induce extreme stress that significantly changes neural networks and functions during growth. This can lead to mental illnesses, including depression and schizophrenia, but the exact mechanism and means to control it were yet to be discovered.

4 Aug 2023

Study finds α5 integrin as a potential therapeutic target in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Researchers examined the therapeutic effects of targeting integrins for treating Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

3 Aug 2023

Cerebellum plays a key role in generalized convulsive seizures, study finds

Recurrent seizures are debilitating and can sometimes, be fatal. The onset and presentation of seizures vary significantly among epilepsy patients. Of more than 25 categories of seizure presentations within epilepsy, those with motor convulsions are perhaps the most disruptive and generally most feared among patients and caregivers.

2 Aug 2023

Aromas while sleeping boost cognitive capacity

When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed.

1 Aug 2023

Monoclonal antibody shows promise in slowing progression of ALS

New research reveals a type of monoclonal antibody already tested in certain forms of cancer may be a promising treatment in stopping the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease.

31 Jul 2023

Novel vaccine targets inflamed brain cells in Alzheimer's to modify the course of disease

A novel vaccine that targets inflamed brain cells associated with Alzheimer's disease may hold the key to potentially preventing or modifying the course of the disease, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2023.

31 Jul 2023

Researchers discover new spiroindolin-1,2-diazepine derivatives with anti-Alzheimer therapeutic potential

In a recent study, researchers designed substituted spiro indolin-1,2-diazepine derivatives '5a–v' with cholinesterase inhibitory activities as anti-Alzheimer's disease agents.

31 Jul 2023

Golgi apparatus may play a role in neuronal circuit reorganization during postnatal brain development

Neurons are the cells that constitute neural circuits and use chemicals and electricity to receive and send messages that allow the body to do everything, including thinking, sensing, moving, and more.

28 Jul 2023

Periaqueductal gray is essential for play and laughter in rats

To study play behaviors in animals, scientists must be able to authentically simulate play-conducive environments in the laboratory.

28 Jul 2023

Study analyzes the similarities between near-death experiences and psychedelic experiences

Researchers analyzed the similarities and differences between a near-death experience (NDE) while in a coma and the experience induced by a psychedelic drug.

28 Jul 2023

Insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms governing neuropsychiatric symptoms of multiple sclerosis

Researchers pursued insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms governing neuropsychiatric symptoms of MS.

21 Jul 2023

New ultra-flexible neural implant records single-neuron activity in deep-brain regions

A new ultra-small and ultra-flexible electronic neural implant, delivered via blood vessels, can record single-neuron activity deep within the brains of rats, according to new study.

20 Jul 2023

Immune cells may play role in regulating maternal behavior

Immune system changes in the pregnant body that protect the fetus appear to extend to the brain, where a decrease in immune cells late in gestation may factor into the onset of maternal behavior, new research in rats suggests.

19 Jul 2023

Neuroscientists discover new brain cells that help correct navigational errors

During routine navigation in daily life, our brains use spatial mapping and memory to guide us from point A to point B. Just as routine: making a mistake in navigation that requires a course correction.

19 Jul 2023

The brain structure of superagers: identifying demographic, lifestyle, and clinical factors associated with their phenotype

Researchers used machine learning models to assess the physical and primarily mental performance of superagers.

19 Jul 2023

Study provides clues to the neural basis of consciousness

More than a quarter of all stroke victims develop a bizarre disorder -; they lose conscious awareness of half of all that their eyes perceive.

18 Jul 2023

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Review examines visual disturbances among Parkinson’s disease patients

Psychedelic drugs cause synchronized brain waves in rats, study finds

Study reveals link between self-perceived antibody response and actual COVID-19 protection

Similarities in gene expression between post-mortem and living human brains

Childhood abuse can induce stress that changes neural networks and functions during growth

Study finds α5 integrin as a potential therapeutic target in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Cerebellum plays a key role in generalized convulsive seizures, study finds

Aromas while sleeping boost cognitive capacity

Monoclonal antibody shows promise in slowing progression of ALS

Novel vaccine targets inflamed brain cells in Alzheimer's to modify the course of disease

Researchers discover new spiroindolin-1,2-diazepine derivatives with anti-Alzheimer therapeutic potential

Golgi apparatus may play a role in neuronal circuit reorganization during postnatal brain development

Periaqueductal gray is essential for play and laughter in rats

Study analyzes the similarities between near-death experiences and psychedelic experiences

Insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms governing neuropsychiatric symptoms of multiple sclerosis

New ultra-flexible neural implant records single-neuron activity in deep-brain regions

Immune cells may play role in regulating maternal behavior

Neuroscientists discover new brain cells that help correct navigational errors

The brain structure of superagers: identifying demographic, lifestyle, and clinical factors associated with their phenotype

Study provides clues to the neural basis of consciousness

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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