Few Genes and Proteins Help Shape Nervous System Wiring
Discovery provides clues to development of neurological diseases and cancer. Researchers at the Salk Institute have revealed a surprising feature of early…
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How Organs-on-a-Chip Model Complex Diseases
Summary: Organ-on-a-chip models reveal how different tissues and the immune system interact to influence inflammatory diseases, including ulcerative colitis. Source: MIT MIT…
Scientists Pinpoint Where Alzheimer’s Begins in the Brain
Summary: Researchers report they have pinpointed where the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease appear in the brain. Initial accumulation of Alzheimer’s-associated beta-amyloid…
How Mathematical Models Reveal Hidden Brain States
Summary: Researchers using mathematical models to examine how the brain predicts and learns found that signals encoding prediction accuracy localize to the…
Appendectomy Linked to Increased Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Summary: Analysis of electronic health records for more than 62 million patients found that individuals who had their appendix removed were significantly…
Brain Cell Signaling Pathway Controls Sleep Duration and Depth
Summary: Reduced levels of the HDAC4 enzyme caused mice to sleep longer and with greater depth than normal. Source: University of Tsukuba…
When to Eat for Weight Control: Breakfast vs Late-Night Snacks
Summary: Losing weight is influenced not only by what and how much you eat, but also by when you eat. Skipping breakfast…
Oxytocin Derivative Improves Memory in Alzheimer’s Patients
Summary: An intranasally delivered oxytocin derivative improved cognitive function and reduced memory impairment in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. Source: Tokyo University…
Deep Brain Stimulation Brings Relief for Severe Depression
Summary: Deep brain stimulation led to a substantial and lasting reduction in depressive symptoms for many patients with treatment-resistant major depression. Source:…
How Vision Aids Voice Recognition in the Brain
Summary: New evidence suggests voice and face recognition share closer neural ties than previously believed. Source: University of Pittsburgh Researchers reporting in…
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