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Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep associated with brain biomarkers of cerebrovascular disease

People who have sleep apnea and spend less time in deep sleep may be more likely to have brain biomarkers that have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, according to new research published in the May 10, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

10 May 2023

Soft robotic neurotechnology opens promising avenues for minimally invasive cortical surgery

Stephanie Lacour's specialty is the development of flexible electrodes that adapt to a moving body, providing more reliable connections with the nervous system.

10 May 2023

Menthol inhalation improves cognitive ability in animal models of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from Cima University of Navarra (Spain) have shown in animal models of Alzheimer's disease that inhaling menthol improves cognitive ability.

10 May 2023

Air pollution exacerbates movement disorder after ischemic stroke

Air pollution has been shown to have a negative effect on the prognosis of ischemic stroke, or stroke caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, but the exact mechanism is unknown.

10 May 2023

Game-changers reshaping our world: From mRNA vaccines to AI-powered medicine

The paper covers recent breakthroughs in science and technology that can bring immediate and long-term changes to human life while prioritizing sustainability.

8 May 2023

Rice University lab receives $1.9 million grant to model human ectodermal development

Many birth defects and spontaneous abortions occur during the embryonic development stage known as neurulation, yet we have very little insight into how this critical developmental process unfolds in humans.

8 May 2023

New zebrafish model provides insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids

Researchers at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at UCLA and the National Institutes of Health have developed a zebrafish model that provides new insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and linolenic acid (ALA).

8 May 2023

Mount Sinai researchers identify a new therapeutic target for MS and other brain disorders

Cross-talk between brain cells and peripheral immune cells can modulate the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), Mount Sinai researchers have discovered.

8 May 2023

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia.

8 May 2023

Low-cost screening tool developed for detecting congenital hypothyroidism in newborns

For newborns with congenital hypothyroidism, early diagnosis spells the difference between a normal, healthy life and lifelong disability.

8 May 2023

People with Long COVID neurological symptoms found to have differences in immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction

Twelve people with persistent neurological symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection were intensely studied at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and were found to have differences in their immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction.

5 May 2023

Manipulating microglia behavior with light

An international research team, comprising scientists from DZNE, University Hospital Bonn, the Netherlands, and the US has been awarded a US$ 1.3 million grant by the "Human Frontier Science Program" to investigate brain immune cells and manipulate them via light irradiation.

5 May 2023

Nervous System News and Research

Latest Nervous System News and Research

Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep associated with brain biomarkers of cerebrovascular disease

Soft robotic neurotechnology opens promising avenues for minimally invasive cortical surgery

Menthol inhalation improves cognitive ability in animal models of Alzheimer's disease

Air pollution exacerbates movement disorder after ischemic stroke

Game-changers reshaping our world: From mRNA vaccines to AI-powered medicine

Rice University lab receives $1.9 million grant to model human ectodermal development

New zebrafish model provides insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids

Mount Sinai researchers identify a new therapeutic target for MS and other brain disorders

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

Low-cost screening tool developed for detecting congenital hypothyroidism in newborns

People with Long COVID neurological symptoms found to have differences in immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction

Manipulating microglia behavior with light

NIH researchers gain new insights on rare immune deficiency

Study pinpoints how gut microbes boost the body's response to cancer immunotherapy

The effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene on the gut microbiota

Is an increase in cortisol levels associated with impaired working-memory retrieval and recognition in students?

Parkinson's disease-like gut dysbiosis detected in early stages of the disease

Is it possible for the human brain to be activated by the dying process?

FAU and Insightec collaborate to use focused ultrasound to treat brain diseases

How does air pollution impact perinatal mental health?

Everything you need to know about epilepsy eBook

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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