Study: Black people may respond differently to common MS therapy than white people
MINNEAPOLIS – A preliminary study suggests that Black people who have autoimmune neurologic diseases, multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica
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Your neighborhood may affect your brain health
Study finds evidence of more brain aging in people living in disadvantaged areas
Read moreHalf of kids with inflammatory syndrome after COVID-19 have neurologic symptoms
MINNEAPOLIS – Half of the children who developed the serious condition associated with COVID-19 called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
Read moreGene therapy shows promise in treating rare eye disease in mice
Findings suggest combination gene therapies that target multiple causes of eye cell death in mice could be an effective approach for treating people with retinitis pigmentosa and similar conditions
Read moreCNIO scientists discovers a combination therapy for aggressive brain tumors
Glioblastomas are the most common and most aggressive brain tumours. Their survival rate has barely increased over the last 50
Read moreResearchers receive funding to help Parkinson’s patients, protect environment
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — New grants from the State University of New York could help researchers at Binghamton University create a
Read moreC-Path’s Alzheimer’s Disease Consortium expands data repository
New patient-level data will facilitate more efficient clinical trial design
Read moreFighting dementia with play
A dementia diagnosis turns the world upside down, not only for the person affected but also for their relatives, as
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Manual workers face twice the risk of developing ALS
ALS is a progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerves that interact with the body’s muscles. The disease typically leads to complete paralysis of the body, robbing patients of their ability to walk, speak, eat and breathe.
Read moreSchedule announced for NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE
Press passes now available for the year’s biggest virtual nutrition meeting
Read moreAn amyloid link between Parkinson’s disease and melanoma
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2021 — On the surface, Parkinson’s disease — a neurodegenerative disorder — and melanoma — a type
Read moreMemory and executive function symptoms more accurate for predicting CTE than mood, behavior
Another step closer to being able to diagnose CTE in the living
Read moreHaving both hearing and vision loss may double risk of dementia
MINNEAPOLIS – Losing some hearing or eyesight is often a part of getting older, but a new study says losing
Read moreUnraveling the mysteries of sleep disorders in multiple system atrophy
New study shows that in multiple system atrophy, sleep disorders are a common but scarcely studied symptom associated with disease severity
Read moreNew Lyme disease test distinguishes between early and late-stage disease
New test targets genetic sequences in Lyme-causing bacteria and is highly sensitive, detecting just one bacterial cell in a blood sample
Read moreStudy shows why crossing obstacles is difficult for patients with Parkinson’s disease
The scientists detected incapacities related to gait timing and foot placement. Their discoveries serve as a basis for the development of an exercise protocol that mitigates the difficulty.
Read moreLeptin puts the brakes on eating via novel neurocircuit
Energy balance includes modulation of dopamine reward signaling
Read moreStructural biology opens new perspectives for treating psychiatric disorders
Scientists have determined the structure of Glycine Transporter 1; the finding could open new avenues for developing therapeutics for psychiatric disorders
Read moreThirteen new Alzheimer’s genes identified in first-of-its-kind human genome study
In the first study to use whole genome sequencing (WGS) to discover rare genomic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), researchers have identified 13 such variants (or mutations).
Read moreUnderstanding itch: New insights at the intersection of the nervous system & immune system
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis (AD), is sometimes called “the itch that rashes.” Often, the itch begins before the rash appears, and, in many cases, the itchiness of the skin condition never really goes away.
Read moreSignificant decline in subarachnoid hemorrhage hospitalizations due to COVID-19
New research led by investigators from Boston Medical Center and Grady Memorial Hospital demonstrates the significant decline in hospitalizations for
Read moreMultilingual people have an advantage over those fluent in only two languages
Multilingual people have trained their brains to learn languages, making it easier to acquire more new languages after mastering a second or third.
Read moreBrainGate: First human use of high-bandwidth wireless brain-computer interface
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University and Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center] — Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are an emerging assistive technology, enabling
Read morePoor judgment of autistic adults
Concerns for fair treatment in courts and community
Read moreMultilingual people have an advantage over those fluent in only two languages
UTokyo-MIT study measures brain activity while learning basic sounds, grammar rules of unfamiliar language
Read moreTelemedicine improves access to high-quality sleep care
COVID-19 has revealed that the sleep medicine specialty is well-equipped to provide care remotely
Read moreConnecting the dots between engagement and learning
CMU/Pitt researchers explore impact of internal states on learning
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Attention and working memory: Two sides of the same neural coin?
In 1890, psychologist William James described attention as the spotlight we shine not only on the world around us, but also on the contents of our minds.
Read moreExercise may help slow cognitive decline in some people with Parkinson’s disease
MINNEAPOLIS – For people with Parkinson’s disease, problems with thinking and memory skills are among the most common nonmotor symptoms
Read moreFor first time ever in AGS Annual Scientific Meeting History, #AGS21 goes virtual
New York (March 29, 2021)– The worlds of work, education, and networking have changed drastically in the past year, and
Read moreNovel pharmacological strategies to treat alcoholism. Focus on epigenetics
This article by Dr. F. David Rodriguez is published in the journal, Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2021
Read moreMice naturally engage in physical distancing, study finds
MIT neuroscientists have identified a brain circuit that stops mice from mating with others that appear to be sick
Read moreNewly discovered node in brain could expand understanding of dysfunctional social behavior
The discovery could lead to a better understanding of, and more targeted treatments for, social disorders such as depression and autism
Read moreGene therapy research shows potential for repairing damage caused by glaucoma and dementia
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have shown in animal studies that gene therapy may help repair some of the
Read moreOCD patients with comorbidities respond well to deep brain stimulation
A critical study examines how patients with psychiatric comorbidities respond to Deep Brain Stimulation treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Read moreVitamin A for nerve cells
Neuroscientists agree that a person’s brain is constantly changing, rewiring itself and adapting to environmental stimuli. This is how humans
Read moreNeuroscience seminar highlights technologies for brain injuries, vaccines
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The same technology that helps treat traumatic brain injuries in athletes and soldiers may one day
Read moreStudy contributes to our understanding of how cocaine withdrawal affects brain circuits
The results could help clinicians understand addiction and enable people to better manage substance withdrawal
Read moreA brain signature that predicts vulnerability to addiction
A team of neurobiologists at the Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (CNRS/Aix-Marseille Université) has just shown that within a
Read moreTargeted opioid that hones in on inflamed tissues stops colitis pain without side effects
Study in mice points to promising treatment for pain in inflammatory bowel disease
Read morePumping the ‘brain brake’ in pediatric anxiety
UC researchers find ways to predict treatment outcomes for adolescent anxiety using brain imaging
Read moreResearch shows how a sugary diet early in life could mean memory trouble later
The study by a team of researchers at USC, UCLA and the University of Georgia, Athens, finds a direct connection between particular bacteria in the gut and impaired brain function.
Read moreChanges in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy ageing
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new study of people aged 70-80.
Read moreExperimental hearing implant succeeds in registering brain waves
Researchers at KU Leuven (Belgium) have succeeded for the first time in measuring brain waves directly via a cochlear implant.
Read moreNew AI-based versatile software for tracking many cells in 3D microscope videos
Automatic tracking of cells in microscope videos will contribute to basic life science research and drug discovery by easily analyzing critical cellular activities
Read moreNew $6.4M research program to advance psychedelics research and treatments
Psychedelics research in support of brain health is getting a major boost this month with the formation of the Neuroscape
Read moreChanges in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy ageing
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a
Read moreThe neural mechanism of a circulatory response to stress
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba discover a novel mechanism by which the brain regulates the cardiovascular system in response to stress
Read moreDementia and COVID: What families and physicians should know
NEW YORK, NY (March 30, 2021)–Early in the pandemic, neurologists expressed concern that COVID-19 patients with dementia may be at
Read moreCOVID-19-associated seizures may be common, linked to higher risk of death
Study examines the prevalence and risk factors for nonconvulsive seizures among patients hospitalized with COVID-19
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