Neuroscience

Helping Mice recover from Stroke by Converting Brain Immune Cells into Neurons

Helping Mice recover from Stroke by Converting Brain Immune Cells into Neurons

Turning brain immune cells into neurons successfully improves brain function after stroke-like injuries in rats, according to researchers at Kyushu University. These findings, which were…
Researchers have discovered the Etiology of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have discovered the Etiology of Parkinson’s Disease

A key finding sheds light on the underlying mechanics of Parkinson’s disease, paving the way for future new treatments. Until recently, our understanding of Parkinson’s…
The Thalamus Controls the Adult Brain’s Plasticity

The Thalamus Controls the Adult Brain’s Plasticity

The thalamus is a critical component in the brain that regulates several activities, including sensory perception, consciousness, and the adult brain’s flexibility. It is widely…
New Discoveries about how the Human Brain Organizes Language

New Discoveries about how the Human Brain Organizes Language

Neuroscientists have long been interested in the organization of language in the brain, particularly using techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography…
New Guidelines on determining Brain Death have been Established

New Guidelines on determining Brain Death have been Established

New clinical guidelines for determining brain death, often known as death by neurologic criteria, have been issued. A new consensus practice guideline developed by the…
Brain Biometrics aid in the identification of Sports Concussions

Brain Biometrics aid in the identification of Sports Concussions

In the context of sports concussions, brain biometrics refers to the use of an individual’s brain’s unique patterns and traits to identify and assess the…
Parkinson Symptoms are reduced by Compensating with Healthy Brain Areas

Parkinson Symptoms are reduced by Compensating with Healthy Brain Areas

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative ailment that primarily affects dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, notably in a region known as the substantia nigra. The loss…
The Human Brain’s Cell Atlases

The Human Brain’s Cell Atlases

Human brain cell atlases are large sets of data that try to map and categorize the various cell types and their functions in the human…
Understanding the Complexities of Alzheimer’s Disease

Understanding the Complexities of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers conducted the largest-scale examination of the genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptome changes that occur in every cell type in Alzheimer’s patients’ brains, using more than…
Concussions in Childhood are linked to Cognitive Deterioration in Later Life

Concussions in Childhood are linked to Cognitive Deterioration in Later Life

A study of twins found that having a concussion as a child is associated with lower scores on tests of thinking and memory abilities decades…
For up to an Hour following Treatment, Targeted Ultrasound can alter Brain Activity

For up to an Hour following Treatment, Targeted Ultrasound can alter Brain Activity

As our capacity to physically access these regions is currently limited, studying rivers beyond Earth requires a combination of remote sensing and data processing. Several…
Vocal Learning is associated with Problem-solving Abilities and Brain Size

Vocal Learning is associated with Problem-solving Abilities and Brain Size

Vocal learning is the ability to acquire and generate complex vocalizations by imitating the sounds of others, and it is most commonly connected with specific…
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