Autism-related genetic mutations occur in aging brains of Alzheimer’s patients
Genomic autism-related ADNP mutations were found in postmortem olfactory bulbs and hippocampi of Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...
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Study shows how the nervous system can transmit information across multiple generations
Neural small RNAs regulate germline genes to control behavior transgenerationally in nematodes.... Read More...
Hypersociability in Williams syndrome result of Myelination deficits
Myelin thickness and oligodendrocytes were significantly reduced in the prefrontal cortex in mouse models of Williams syndrome. ... Read More...
Environmental Factors May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Onset
Researchers report environmental conditions may trigger structural changes to myelin sheaths, forcing the onset of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
New Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers say a novel enzyme treatment may reduce inflammation and scarring that prevents neural regeneration in spinal cord injury.... Read More...
Link Found Between Resilience to Dyslexia and Gray Matter in Frontal Cortex
Researchers report high density of neurons in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex play a significant role in resilient dyslexia.... Read More...
Noradrenaline Plays a Critical Role in Sensory Perception
A new study reveals noradrenaline plays a vital role in early stages of perception. Researchers report later processing of visual information occurs in the cerebral cortex and is affected by noradrenaline to determine if an image will enter our stream of consciousness.... Read More...
Compound Found in Green Tea and Wine May Block Formation of Toxic Metabolites
EGCG and tannic acid, polyphenols found in green tea and red wine, may help to effectively block the formation of toxic amyloid structures, researchers report. The findings may pave the way to developing new treatments for amyloid-related neurodegenerative disorders and genetic metabolic disorders.... Read More...
Neural Activity Sheds Light on the Origins of Consciousness
A new EEG and fMRI study of epilepsy patients may reveal clues about the origins of consciousness. Researchers report activity in the frontal lobe changes 2 seconds before patients report an alteration in perception, and activity in the medial temporal lobe changes one second prior to them reporting.... Read More...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy May Alleviate Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Researchers report hyperbaric oxygen therapy could prove to be beneficial in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. According to a new study, HBOT may improve Alzheimer's pathology and reduce some of the behavioral symptoms associated with the disease.... Read More...
Reactivating Visual Memories is a New Alternative to ‘Practice Makes Perfect’
Repeated, extensive practice can be replaced by brief memory reactivation to help boost learning, a new study reports.... Read More...
Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Stress Drugs Taken Before Surgery May Reduce Metastatic Recurrence
Scientist reveal a drug regiment consisting of anti-inflammatories and anti-stress medications given before and after surgery could reduce cancer recurrence. ... Read More...