Signal blocks stem cell division in the geriatric brain
A gene regulated called Id4 appears to be a key component in controlling stem cell proliferation. ... Read More...
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Why strength training might come at the expense of endurance muscles
Strength training may negatively impact endurance muscles. BDNF, which is increased during strength training and helps strength muscles to develop, decreases endurance muscle fibers.... Read More...
Learning fine motor coordination changes the brain
Study identifies a population of neurons in an area of the midbrain, called the red nucleus, that alter when fine motor skills are learned. The more an action is practiced, the stronger the connections between these neurons become. ... Read More...
Animal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuries
Animal-assisted therapy improves social behaviors and reduces negative emotions in those with TBI. The findings report those with brain injuries exposed to AAT experienced higher social engagement, satisfaction and motivation following therapy sessions.... Read More...
30 Genes Associated with Schizophrenia Identified
A new phenotype atlas assisted researchers in identifying 30 genes associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. Single-cell RNA sequencing revealed an essential role for the transcription factor znf536 in the development of forebrain neurons associated with social behavior and stress.... Read More...
Diversity in the Brain: How Millions of Neurons Become Unique
A new mathematical model has shown how different gene variants enable random diversity in neurons.... Read More...
Movement Control: How the Brain Responds to Unexpected Situations
Researchers report the motor cortex is only essential for motor control when movements are executed in response to unexpected sensory feedback.... Read More...
Study Raises Doubts on a Previous Theory of Parkinson’s
A new study questions previous assumption about how Parkinson's disease develops and progresses. ... Read More...
Indications of Psychosis Appear in Cortical Folding
Using neuroimaging and mathematical graph theory, researchers discover it is possible to detect those at risk of developing psychosis by examining cortical folding.... Read More...
From Healthcare to Warfare: How to Regulate Brain Technology
University of Basel bioethicists have outlined a new biosecurity framework for neurotechnology. They call for regulations to protect the mental privacy and integrity of those the technologies are used on.... Read More...
Callous and Unemotional Traits Show in Brain Structure of Boys Only
University of Basel researchers reveal the volume of the anterior insula, a brain area associated with emotion and empathy, is larger in boys who express higher levels of callous-unemotional traits.... Read More...
Tracking Down Genetic Influences on Brain Disorders
Researchers have identified a number of variable locations in the genome that influence hippocampal gene activity and may contribute to brain disorders.... Read More...