Breakthrough Gene Therapy Slows Disease Progression in ALS Patient Medical researchers at Umeå University have achieved a significant breakthrough in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment using a novel gene therapy. The therapy targets a gene mutation called SOD1, resulting in a notable slow in disease progression for a patient with an aggressive form of ALS. … Read more
A Revolutionary Brain Mapping Method Unveils Cellular Insights A groundbreaking study utilizing a revolutionary brain mapping methodology, named BARseq, has shed new light on the intricate cellular architecture of our brains. This cutting-edge technique has enabled researchers to swiftly classify and map millions of neurons across multiple mouse brains, offering unprecedented insights into the unique … Read more
Study Finds Link Between Spinal Cord Injuries and Metabolic Disruptions A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Ohio State University has uncovered a significant link between spinal cord injuries (SCI) and metabolic dysfunctions, such as diabetes and heart disease. The study reveals that abnormal neuronal activities following an SCI lead to excessive breakdown of triglycerides … Read more
Higher Light Exposure Boosts Cognitive Function, Study Finds A recent study conducted using advanced 7 Tesla functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has explored the impact of different light levels on cognitive function by examining hypothalamic activity in the brain. The findings suggest that increased levels of light can significantly improve cognitive performance during complex tasks. … Read more
Breaking News: Neurons in Neurodegenerative Diseases Show Signs of Aging Breaking News: Neurons in Neurodegenerative Diseases Show Signs of Aging Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about cells in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Lewy body dementia. Neurons in these diseases, which tend to re-enter the cell cycle, face difficulties completing the cycle and … Read more
Study Shows Pupil Dilation as Indicator of Working Memory Capacity Key Facts The study found a positive correlation between pupil dilation during cognitive tasks and higher working memory performance. Participants with greater pupil dilation were able to better recall and process information. This research opens the possibility of using pupil dilation as a simple, non-invasive … Read more
New Study Unveils Crucial Role of Astrocytes in Modulating Risk Assessment Behaviors Findings point to potential therapeutic applications in mental health disorders Scientists from the renowned Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered groundbreaking insights into the role of astrocytes in the brain, specifically in the basolateral amygdala (BLA), in modulating risk assessment behaviors. This research … Read more
Researchers Find Early Autoantibody Pattern Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Scientists at UC San Francisco have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). By analyzing blood samples from patients, they have identified a specific pattern of autoantibodies that appears years before the clinical signs of the disease manifest. … Read more
New Study Reveals How Drugs Manipulate Brain’s Natural Reward Mechanisms New Study Reveals How Drugs Manipulate Brain’s Natural Reward Mechanisms Summary Researchers have made significant advances in understanding how drugs like cocaine and morphine disrupt the brain’s natural reward mechanisms. A recent study using advanced neuroscientific techniques in mouse models has tracked how neurons in … Read more
Researchers Use Diffusion MRI to Explore Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Groundbreaking research utilizing Diffusion MRI has provided new insights into the brain structures of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By observing how water molecules move through the brain, researchers have uncovered structural differences in the neural pathways of autistic individuals compared to those who … Read more