Posts Tagged ‘Neurology’
Could Training the Brain’ Help Children with Tourette Syndrome?
Children with Tourette syndrome could benefit from behavioural therapy to reduce their symptoms, according to a new brain imaging study. Researchers at The University of Nottingham discovered that the brains of children with Tourette syndrome (TS) develop in a unique way [Read More]
Cerebellum Grey Matter Volume Used to Predict General Intelligence
Researchers believe they have found a link between the volume of one's cerebellum and general intelligence. [Read More]
Human Embryonic Stem Cells Used to Create Variety of Motor Neurons in Lab
Researchers created a wide variety of motor neurons using human embryonic stem cells and a new technique. In previous research, scientists were only able to create one kind of motor neuron that required a technique using retinoic acid. This new method does not rely on the [Read More]
Alzheimer’s Symptoms Reversed in Mice with Human Tau Genes
Alzheimer’s disease research has lead to important findings involving the tau gene and the possibility of reversing the disease’s progression. The researchers used transgenic mice with two different human tau gene variants. One variant leads to tau proteins that [Read More]
Brain Cell Destruction Blocked in Parkinson’s Disease Models with SR-3306
Scientists show that SR-3306 delivered orally to mice and rat models of Parkinson's disease was able to protect brain cells from neurodegeneration. SR-3306 inhibits the c-jun-N-terminal kinases (JNK) class of enzymes, previously shown to play large roles in neuron survival. [Read More]
Reelin Nerve Cells Into Neocortex Without Glial Cell Hooks
Scientists found that the protein named reelin is deeply involved in the migration of new nerve cells to the neocortex independently of glial cells. The research provides evidence that one class of molecules involved with reelin’s control of nerve migration is [Read More]
Genetic Mutations in Brain Tumors Could Turn Out Useful
Scientists have discovered genetic mutations in brain tumors that alter brain tumor metabolism. The scientists report that cells with defective IDH1 or IDH2 genes had over 100 more metabolites with altered concentrations than cells without defective IDH1 or IDH2 genes. One [Read More]
Spinal Cord Regeneration Barriers Removed with Cancer Drug
The researchers claim Taxol was effective in promoting regeneration of injured spinal cord nerve cells in rats following spinal cord lesions. Only a few weeks following the spinal cord lesions and Taxol application, rats showed significant improvement in movements. [Read More]
First Evidence on Effectiveness of Shunt Operations for Dementia
A study on the effects of shunt operations to treat dementia caused by white matter changes and hydrocephalus shows brain shunt operations improved performance in mental functions and walking. [Read More]
Amyloid Fiber Mystery Unraveling – First Reaction Pinpointed
Scientists discovered the reaction which starts the formation of amyloid fibers. Amyloid fibers are problematic in many diseases and disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. These findings could help [Read More]
