Extending the Lifespan of Brain Implants
On August 20, JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) will publish a new technique developed by the Capadona Lab at Case Western Reserve…
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Hunger Reduces Perception of Chronic Pain
Summary: Researchers report that the brain can suppress the sensation of chronic pain when mice are hungry. Source: University of Pennsylvania Pain…
Altered Perceptions: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Summary: Researchers demonstrate how targeted electrical activity in face-selective brain regions can change visual perception. Source: CalTech How the brain’s electrical signals…
Genes Linking Alzheimer’s to Down Syndrome Identified
Summary: New research shows that extra copies of genes on chromosome 21, beyond the well-known APP gene, increase Alzheimer’s-like brain changes and…
New Brain Maps Reveal Changes After Traumatic Brain Injury
Summary: New brain-mapping research shows that damage to a single area of the brain reshapes connections between neurons throughout the whole brain.…
How a Brain Circuit Detects Extra Steps in Tasks
Summary: Researchers explain how the anterior cingulate cortex and secondary motor cortex cooperate to update behavior when a familiar task requires an…
Novel Coronavirus Mutation Detected: Key Facts
Summary: A new genetic sequencing study from Arizona State University shows that SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—traces back to a single origin…
Why Naps Are Vital for Children’s Brain Development and Memory
Summary: Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have launched two large-scale longitudinal studies to investigate how napping supports brain development and…
Why Do Neurons Die? Causes and Mechanisms
Protein aggregates in the cytoplasm disrupt essential transport between nucleus and cytoplasm In brains affected by neurodegenerative disorders, researchers commonly observe deposits…
Eyes as a Window to Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Summary: New research indicates that ultra-wide field retinal imaging may offer a reliable, noninvasive way to monitor neurodegenerative disease progression, including Alzheimer’s…
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