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Test appraises brain patients' risk of becoming lost

Test appraises brain patients' risk of becoming lost

by Bond UniversityCredit: David Wagner/public domainShowing photos of Queenslander houses to people with brain disorders could predict their risk of becoming lost during everyday outings.Thetest

Test appraises brain patients' risk of becoming lost

by Bond UniversityCredit: David Wagner/public domainShowing photos of Queenslander houses to people with brain disorders could predict their risk of becoming lost during everyday outings.Thetest
New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical
Study reveals the structure of brain waves associated with memory consolidation

Study reveals the structure of brain waves associated with memory consolidation

bySpanish National Research CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe reactivation of patterns of neuronal activity based on experience is crucial for learning and memory, but these patterns

Study reveals the structure of brain waves associated with memory consolidation

bySpanish National Research CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe reactivation of patterns of neuronal activity based on experience is crucial for learning and memory, but these patterns
Cheap medicines found to prevent migraine as effectively as expensive ones

Cheap medicines found to prevent migraine as effectively as expensive ones

byUniversity of BergenDuration of migraine preventive treatment by drug group. (a) Proportion of patients still on preventive migraine therapy after 90, 180, 270, and 360 days and proportion of

Cheap medicines found to prevent migraine as effectively as expensive ones

byUniversity of BergenDuration of migraine preventive treatment by drug group. (a) Proportion of patients still on preventive migraine therapy after 90, 180, 270, and 360 days and proportion of
Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson's disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it

Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson's disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it

by Matthew Farrer,The ConversationSchematic outline of the methodological framework used in the study. Credit:The Lancet Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S1474-4422(24)00121-2Parkinson&

Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson's disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it

by Matthew Farrer,The ConversationSchematic outline of the methodological framework used in the study. Credit:The Lancet Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S1474-4422(24)00121-2Parkinson&
Trouble with trembling hands originates in the brain: Research IDs genetic variations associated with essential tremor

Trouble with trembling hands originates in the brain: Research IDs genetic variations associated with essential tremor

bySingHealthA neural pathway known as the "tremor network" regulates movement and runs between the motor cortex (A), thalamus (B) and cerebellum (C). Messages need to flow smoothly alo

Trouble with trembling hands originates in the brain: Research IDs genetic variations associated with essential tremor

bySingHealthA neural pathway known as the "tremor network" regulates movement and runs between the motor cortex (A), thalamus (B) and cerebellum (C). Messages need to flow smoothly alo
Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy

Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy

byUniversity of South AustraliaThe whole proposed system where the patient sits in front of the camera, the captured image is displayed on the screen, and the detection window appears around the

Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy

byUniversity of South AustraliaThe whole proposed system where the patient sits in front of the camera, the captured image is displayed on the screen, and the detection window appears around the
This next generation blue light could potentially promote or hinder sleep on command

This next generation blue light could potentially promote or hinder sleep on command

byAmerican Chemical SocietyWith the inherent sleep and wake cycle regulated by natural sunlight, the human body has evolved over millennia to be active during the day and to rest at night. Howev

This next generation blue light could potentially promote or hinder sleep on command

byAmerican Chemical SocietyWith the inherent sleep and wake cycle regulated by natural sunlight, the human body has evolved over millennia to be active during the day and to rest at night. Howev
New target for drug intervention in Alzheimer's disease identified

New target for drug intervention in Alzheimer's disease identified

by University of Alabama at BirminghamInhibiting an enzyme called LIMK1 seems to improve the length and density of dendritic spines, shown here in green. Healthy dendritic spines are thought to h

New target for drug intervention in Alzheimer's disease identified

by University of Alabama at BirminghamInhibiting an enzyme called LIMK1 seems to improve the length and density of dendritic spines, shown here in green. Healthy dendritic spines are thought to h
Stem cell treatment for dementia clears major hurdle

Stem cell treatment for dementia clears major hurdle

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new stem cell-based treatment for progressive dementia just took a big step closer to the clinic.UCLA researchers have successfu

Stem cell treatment for dementia clears major hurdle

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new stem cell-based treatment for progressive dementia just took a big step closer to the clinic.UCLA researchers have successfu
From odor to action: How smells are processed in the brain and influence behavior

From odor to action: How smells are processed in the brain and influence behavior

by John Crimaldi, Brian H. Smith, Elizabeth Hong, Nathan Urban,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA dog raises its nose in the air before chasing after a scent. A mosquito zigzags back and

From odor to action: How smells are processed in the brain and influence behavior

by John Crimaldi, Brian H. Smith, Elizabeth Hong, Nathan Urban,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA dog raises its nose in the air before chasing after a scent. A mosquito zigzags back and
Making glioblastoma more vulnerable to treatment

Making glioblastoma more vulnerable to treatment

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Waaqo Daddacha. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityIn the tough war against glioblastoma, scientists are taking a cue from viruses o

Making glioblastoma more vulnerable to treatment

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Waaqo Daddacha. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityIn the tough war against glioblastoma, scientists are taking a cue from viruses o