AI spots neurons better than human experts
Deep learning-based algorithm can potentially improve diagnosis of eye and brain diseasesCredit: Sina Farsiu, Duke University DURHAM, N.C. -- A ...
Tag: neurobiology
Specialized inhibitory cluster gates plasticity in fear learning
Credit: Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience Has your heart ever started to race at the thought of an upcoming ...
No difference in outcomes between light exercise and rest for patients with mild TBI
Credit: Kirsty Challen, B.SC., MBCHB, MRES, PH.D., Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, United Kingdom Des Plaines, IL - For acute mild traumatic ...
Defective gene slows down brain cells
Scientists at IST Austria discover how a high-risk gene for developing autism spectrum disorder affects brain development. Study published in ...
Itch insight: Skin itch mechanisms differ on hairless versus hairy skin
Research breakthrough could inform different treatments for chronic skin itch sufferersCredit: Christopher Moore, Georgia Tech Chronic skin itching drives more ...
Making the gray cells happy
Neutrons show a connection between lithium concentrations in the brain and depressionCredit: Wenzel Schuermann / TUM Depressive disorders are among ...
3D visualization of oxytocin and vasopressin circuits with unprecedented resolution
Alterations in these circuits may underlie mental disorders characterized by deficits in social interaction, such as autism, social anxiety and ...
Worrying about your heart increases risk for mental health disorders
Heart-focused anxiety a significant predictor of depressionCredit: University of Houston For coffee drinkers, a common scenario might involve drinking an ...
A peptide that allows cannabis-derived drugs to relieve pain without side effects
Scientists from the Proteomics and Protein Chemistry Research Group and the Neuropharmacology-Neurophar Laboratory have developed a peptide which is an ...
New high for migraine treatment? Trial looks at effectiveness of THC, CBD
First placebo-controlled trial worldwide to examine cannabis (THC and/or CBD) as potentially effective treatments for acute migrainesCredit: UC San Diego ...
Virginia Tech scientists see fluid flow as potential key to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: Virginia Tech Scientists don't fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease, but they have a primary suspect. Certain forms of ...
Risk scores for predicting short-term outcomes for patients with unexplained syncope
Credit: KIRSTY CHALLEN, B.SC., MBCHB, MRES, PH.D., LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS, UNITED KINGDOM Des Plaines, IL - The Canadian Syncope Risk ...
Novel immunotherapy boosts long-term stroke recovery in mice
Credit: Xiaoming Hu/University of Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH, May 19, 2021 - Specialized immune cells that accumulate in the brain in the ...
Alzheimer protein APP regulates learning and social behavior in the healthy brain
Beyond plaques: Heidelberg scientists unravel the natural functions of the APP protein familyCredit: Susanne Klein, Prof. Müller's research group, Heidelberg ...
New study shows flies mutant for schizophrenia-associated genes respond well to anti-psychotics
Credit: University of Bristol Scientists have successfully treated flies displaying behavioural problems linked to newly discovered schizophrenia-associated genes in humans, ...
Virginia Tech scientists see fluid flow as potential key to Alzheimer’s disease
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC explore new Alzheimer's approachCredit: Virginia Tech Scientists don't fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease, ...
A protein modification of MECP2 can convey neuroprotection under inflammation
Credit: UEF/ Raija Törrönen Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have found a potential neuroprotective effect of a protein ...
New study identifies plasticity disparities between patients with brain malformation
Patients with Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis present distinct reconfiguration of their neural connectionsCredit: Diego Szczpak Recently published in the scientific journal Brain ...
Same nerve cell — Different influence on food intake
Researchers reveal the diversity of our neuronsCredit: MPI for Metabolism Research/ Nasim Biglari The nerve cells, also called neurons, in ...
Case Western Reserve researchers identify potential approach to controlling epileptic seizures
Credit: Case Western Reserve University Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have identified a potential new approach to better controlling ...