Study shows stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms
A new study has shown that gentle, controlled stimulation of the ear canal can help reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease. ...
Tag: neurobiology
Pupil dilation and heart rate, analyzed by AI, may help spot autism early
Study provides much-needed objective measures for predicting neurodevelopmental disordersCredit: Pietro Artoni/Boston Children's Hospital Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders often aren't ...
Hit your head, lose your sense of smell
It's long been known that people who suffer a major concussion can lose their sense of smell temporarily and also ...
Researchers map protein-gene interactions involved in Alzheimer’s disease
By doing so, UC San Diego scientists hope to create a framework for identifying the molecular mechanisms of the condition ...
Brain protein mutation from child with autism causes autism-like behavioral change in mice
This is a potential mechanistic underpinning -- at least in a subset of patients -- for the altered behaviors observed ...
University of Guelph researchers unlock access to pain relief potential of cannabis
Credit: University of Guelph University of Guelph researchers are the first to uncover how the cannabis plant creates important pain-relieving ...
Researchers get a handle on how to control blood sugar after stroke
NIH-funded study points to standard treatment of blood sugar levels Hyperglycemia, or high levels of glucose, is common in patients ...
Study looks at stem cells for answers to how a type of autism develops
Investigating the earliest stages in development of fragile X syndrome offers new targets for potential treatments The lab of Yongchao ...
Exosomes may hold the answer to treating, diagnosing developmental brain disorders
New discovery suggests cellular 'cargo' transporters play a profound role in creating brain cells and circuitsCredit: Confocal image courtesy of ...
ASHG honors Huda Zoghbi with Victor A. McKusick Leadership Award
Neurologist to Receive Award at ASHG 2019 Annual MeetingCredit: courtesy Dr. Zoghbi ROCKVILLE, MD - The American Society of Human ...
Luxembourg Parkinson’s study funded with an additional 6 million euros by the FNR
In spring 2015, the National Centre for Excellence in Research on Parkinson's Disease (NCER-PD) was created as the very first ...
Quantifying how the brain smells
Credit: Albeanu lab/CSHL, 2019 Cold Spring Harbor, NY -- Scientists haven't quite decoded how animals smell, but researchers at Cold ...
Graduate student earns prestigious NIH award to map unexplored brain region
Credit: Virginia Tech As you read this article, your eyes are capturing light and your brain is decoding it into ...
UTSA reduces seizures by removing newborn neurons
Findings reveal specific time frame for post-injury interventionCredit: UTSA Epileptic seizures happen in one of every 10 people who have ...
Taking out the protein garbage becomes more difficult as neurons age
Penn study finds that as cells age, their ability to remove damaged proteins and structures declines, which could be a ...
Newly discovered neural pathway processes acute light to affect sleep
Different pathways process long-term circadian rhythms and short-term exposure to light EVANSTON, Ill. -- Either to check the time or ...
Probiotic research paves way for microbe ‘microbreweries’ to benefit human health
Credit: Dan Addison | UVA Health System A young scientist at the University of Virginia School of Medicine has received ...
3q29 deletion survey: distinct social profile, high ASD risk
Chromosomal deletion connected to both schizophrenia + autism A survey of 93 people with 3q29 deletion syndrome reveals a distinct ...
International conference series on geroscience launched in Shenzhen, China
First in series, 'Aging Mechanisms and Interventions that Impact Senior Health', organized by the Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in ...
Survival of the zebrafish: Mate, or flee?
Study reveals zebrafish make an unexpected decision when faced with conflicting opportunities When making decisions that are important to the ...
