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Novel learning-based framework for predicting Alzheimer’s disease progression

About 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. The most common form is Alzheimer's disease, an incurable condition that causes brain function to deteriorate.

27 Jan 2024

Thinning brain tissue predicts dementia up to a decade before symptoms

A ribbon of brain tissue called cortical gray matter grows thinner in people who go on to develop dementia, and this appears to be an accurate biomarker of the disease five to 10 years before symptoms appear, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) reported.

22 Jan 2024

Early adversity leads to accelerated brain development with long-term risks

A study led by researchers from A*STAR's Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS) has found evidence suggesting that children exposed to elevated levels of early life adversity (ELA) exhibit an accelerated pattern of brain development during the preschool years.

16 Jan 2024

Largest study using machine learning in neuroimaging sets new benchmark for major depression diagnosis

A benchmark classification of major depressive disorder (MDD) using machine learning (ML).

15 Jan 2024

A biological signature of desire helps explain the selective nature of pair bonds

Hop in the car to meet your lover for dinner and a flood of dopamine-; the same hormone underlying cravings for sugar, nicotine and cocaine -; likely infuses your brain's reward center, motivating you to brave the traffic to keep that unique bond alive.

12 Jan 2024

Revolutionary blood test monitors gene expression dynamics in the brain

The brain is the most protected organ in the body, sheathed in a complex and nearly impenetrable barrier of specialized blood vessels.

11 Jan 2024

Research reveals COVID-19's lasting impact on brain function and structure

Study investigates post-COVID-19 cognitive defects, finding that SARS-CoV-2 infections are linked to brain injury markers and reduced cingulate cortex volume, with corticosteroids offering some cognitive protection.

10 Jan 2024

Study opens doors for more effective OCD treatment based on individual brain profiles

Marking a substantial advancement in understanding OCD, researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine have revealed key connections between clinical characteristics, neuroimaging and treatment, heralding new opportunities for improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

9 Jan 2024

Mount Sinai study provides a mechanistic explanation for variations in individual responses to drugs

Mount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that a person's beliefs related to drugs can influence their own brain activity and behavioral responses in a way comparable to the dose-dependent effects of pharmacology.

3 Jan 2024

New research investigates the impact of binaural beat on language skills

New research conducted by the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas investigates the impact of binaural beat (BB) on language skills. BB is a sound that occurs when two slightly mismatched pure tones are heard.

21 Dec 2023

Kyoto scientists map double whammy gene clusters for anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have a genetic basis as seen from inheritance in families, and people with one subtype of AD tend to have another subtype, suggesting a shared genetic basis.

19 Dec 2023

Researchers identify crucial risk factors for cognitive decline after stroke

Study identifies key risk factors for post-stroke cognitive impairment and dementia, emphasizing the importance of early detection and management of these conditions.

17 Dec 2023

UK Aid awards funding to Oxford Vaccine Group for research into prevention of five epidemic threats

Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG), which led the rapid clinical development of the Oxford vaccine in COVID-19 in the pandemic, has been awarded a total of £7,788,783 by UK Aid for research into the prevention of five dangerous diseases with epidemic or pandemic potential.

13 Dec 2023

Experienced meditators can voluntarily modulate their state of consciousness, study reveals

A study reveals that experienced meditators are able to voluntarily modulate their state of consciousness during meditation, i.e. they have the unusual ability, without the use of drugs, to induce a momentary void of consciousness during cessations through large-scale modulation of brain activity.

11 Dec 2023

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

How human beings respond to music and the biological underpinnings of this response.

6 Dec 2023

Brain imaging and machine learning identify altered functional brain connectivity in people with ASD

What happens in the brain to cause many neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), remains a mystery.

5 Dec 2023

Targeting Alzheimer's with cell-specific genetics

Developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease (AD) is difficult because complex underlying mechanisms drive different types of cells that may contribute to the disorder.

5 Dec 2023

Deep learning models can improve low-field MRI images for better clinical diagnoses

Image-to-image translation model LoHiResGAN.

5 Dec 2023

Omicron infection linked to brain structure changes in men, study finds

Study reveals that men infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant experience changes in brain structure, including reduced gray matter thickness and subcortical nuclear volume. These findings, based on MRI data and clinical symptoms, highlight the neurological impact of Omicron infection, contributing to our understanding of COVID-19's effects on the brain.

4 Dec 2023

Neuroimaging and network modeling tools shed light on Alzheimer's disease in animal models

Indiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools-;previously developed to analyze brains of patients in the clinic-;to investigate Alzheimer's disease progression in preclinical animal models.

4 Dec 2023

Neuroimaging News and Research

Novel learning-based framework for predicting Alzheimer’s disease progression

Thinning brain tissue predicts dementia up to a decade before symptoms

Early adversity leads to accelerated brain development with long-term risks

Largest study using machine learning in neuroimaging sets new benchmark for major depression diagnosis

A biological signature of desire helps explain the selective nature of pair bonds

Revolutionary blood test monitors gene expression dynamics in the brain

Research reveals COVID-19's lasting impact on brain function and structure

Study opens doors for more effective OCD treatment based on individual brain profiles

Mount Sinai study provides a mechanistic explanation for variations in individual responses to drugs

New research investigates the impact of binaural beat on language skills

Kyoto scientists map double whammy gene clusters for anxiety disorders

Researchers identify crucial risk factors for cognitive decline after stroke

UK Aid awards funding to Oxford Vaccine Group for research into prevention of five epidemic threats

Experienced meditators can voluntarily modulate their state of consciousness, study reveals

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

Brain imaging and machine learning identify altered functional brain connectivity in people with ASD

Targeting Alzheimer's with cell-specific genetics

Deep learning models can improve low-field MRI images for better clinical diagnoses

Omicron infection linked to brain structure changes in men, study finds

Neuroimaging and network modeling tools shed light on Alzheimer's disease in animal models

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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