FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 12, 2022·4 min readCRISPR Technology Improves Huntington’s Disease Symptoms in ModelsUsing CRISPR gene editing to directly target RNA, researchers eliminated toxic protein buildup associated with Huntington's disease while not disrupting other human genes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 29, 2022·4 min readEnzyme Drives Cognitive Decline in Mice, Provides New Target for Alzheimer’sA subtle increase of the PKCα protein produces biochemical, cellular, and cognitive impairments akin to those seen in Alzheimer's disease. The finding provides a potential new target for the treatment of the neurodegenerative disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2022·4 min readArtificial Neural Networks Learn Better When They Spend Time Not Learning at All"Off-line" periods during AI training mitigated "catastrophic forgetting" in artificial neural networks, mimicking the learning benefits sleep provides in the human brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2022·4 min readBrain Organoids Reveal in Detail the Harms of Prenatal Alcohol ExposureA new brain organoid study reveals how alcohol exposure hinders the development and function of new brain cells. Fetal alcohol exposure impaired cortical functioning in the organoid model. Researchers say during pregnancy, no amount of alcohol is safe when it comes to healthy fetal development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 15, 2022·5 min readResearchers Create Novel Device to Measure Nerve Activity for Treatment of Sepsis and PTSDA new, non-invasive method for measuring cervical nerve activity offers more personal treatments for PTSD and sepsis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 29, 2022·4 min readStem Cell Grafts and Rehabilitation Combined Boost Spinal Cord Injury ResultsIntensive physical therapy in tandem with neural stem cell grafts increases tissue growth, repair, and functionality more than using the treatments alone for spinal cord injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 15, 2022·4 min readThe More Specifics People Have On Potential Dangers, the Less Fearful They BecomeDetailed knowledge of probabilities can make dangerous risks seem far less risky, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2022·6 min readMapping the Human Brain Over a LifetimeResearchers aim to map and track cellular changes in the human brain over a lifetime.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 18, 2022·4 min readAdults Show Poorer Cognition, Better Well-Being with AgeSignificantly worse symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness were seen in younger people, while older people showed greater mental well-being. However, when it came to cognition, task performance was worse in older adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 5, 2022·4 min readHow Changes in Length of Day Change the Brain and Subsequent BehaviorNeurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus coordinate to adapt to different lengths of daylight, changing at cellular and network levels. The neurons changed in mix and expression of dopamine, altering brain activity and subsequently daily routine behaviors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 24, 2022·3 min readPhysical Activity May Have a Stronger Role Than Genes in LongevityHigher rates of light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous exercise were associated with a lower risk of death. Sedentary lifestyles were associated with a higher risk of death. The findings were consistent among women with different levels of genetic predispositions to longevity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 1, 2022·5 min readIron Buildup in Brain Linked to Higher Risk for Movement DisordersThose with hereditary hemochromatosis who have two copies of the gene mutation that cause the disorder have an increased risk of developing movement disorders including Parkinson's disease.Read More
