The failure to accurately sense body orientation relative to gravity may result in inappropriate movements or falls, as well as impair daily functions such as walking or carrying objects.
Bergmann glial cell synaptic engulfing in the cerebellum was enhanced during motor learning in mice.
The VMAT1 gene evolved through natural selection in human evolution. Those with the Ile-type variant of the VMAT1 gene are less prone to anxiety and depression.
Study reveals brain wave activity in the medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala associated with social behavior in mice.
The body relies on multiple maps based on the choice of the motor system.
Optogentic stimulation has the potential to cultivate resilience to epileptic seizures in animal models, researchers report.
Artificial neural networks help researchers uncover new clues as to why people on the autism spectrum have trouble interpreting facial expressions.
Exposure to BPA during the gestational period leads to decreased neural viability and neural density in the hippocampus of male offspring. Additionally, exposure led to the dysregulation of ASD-related genes in the hippocampus. Findings suggest BPA may serve as an environmental factor that contributes to the prevalence of male-bias in autism.
Researchers have identified a potential molecular mechanism that causes Fragile X syndrome in the developing fetal brain.
Evolutionary changes in neurotransmitter uptake of VMAT1 may be responsible for higher levels of anxiety.
Researchers have identified a gene that has evolved through natural selection and is implicated in psychiatric disorders and personality traits. The study suggests natural selection has helped shaped our psychiatric traits and helped to maintain human diversity.
Researchers report applying ultrasound to the whole brain improves cognitive dysfunction in mouse models of dementia. A clinical trial is currently underway to test the effectiveness in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.
