Specialized Neurons That Respond to Pain of Pulling Single Hair Discovered
NIH researchers have identified a specific type of sensory neurons which become activated as a result of pulling a single hair.... Read More...
Neurology
How Neurons Talk to Each Other
A new study challenges conventional thinking about how neurons that release dopamine communicate. The findings could have vital implications for dopamine related diseases such as Parkinson's.... Read More...
Computer Approaches Human Skill for First Time in Mapping Brain
Washington State University researchers have developed a computer algorithm that can accurately map brain networks from electronic microscopy images. ... Read More...
Therapeutic Cocktail Could Restore Motor Skills after Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke
Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital have developed a therapeutic cocktail of molecules that restored fine motor skills in mice with spinal cord injuries. When applied to mice who had experienced stroke symptoms, researchers observed increased axon sprouting in subcortical areas.... Read More...
Astrocytes Given Star Treatment
A new study tracks the development of astrocytes derived from human cortical spheroids. Researchers report hCSs grown astrocytes develop at the same rate as those in the human brain.... Read More...
Smell Test Could Track Alzheimer’s Progression
McGill university researchers have devised a new odor identification test that could help doctors predict those at risk of Alzheimer's and track the progression of the disease.... Read More...
Clinical Appearance and Unusual Imaging Findings of Pediatric Ketamine Overdose
Researchers document the effects of ketamine overdose in a 10 month old infant.... Read More...
Brain Responses to Lip-Reading Can Benefit Cochlear Implant Users
Contrary to common belief, lip reading can have a beneficial effect for those with cochlear implants. Researchers found the more a person's brain responded to lip reading, the more responsive the brain became to sound delivered through the implant.... Read More...
New Machine Learning Program Shows Promise For Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Researchers have developed a new algorithm that integrates Alzheimer's indicators from MRI measurements to predict patients with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...
Oxytocin and Social Norms Reduce Xenophobia
Researchers report social norms together with increasing oxytocin can counter xenophobia by enhancing altruistic behaviors.... Read More...
Gene Combinations That Cause Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Identified
CRISPR technology and advanced screening techniques allow researchers to comb through over 1500 genetic combinations to find multiple drivers of glioblastoma brain cancer. ... Read More...
Brain Injury in Kids Might Lead to Alcohol Abuse
According to a new Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience study, children who experienced TBI under the age of 5 were 3.6 times more likely to have problems with substance abuse as teens. Finding suggest traumatic brain injuries during early life could be a risk factor for alcohol abuse later in life.... Read More...