Researchers identify a central controller of mitochondrial dynamics in disease
A key switch for cellular energy balance has been discovered in cells: it could potentially become the target…
New ultrasound technique used to stimulate multiple locations in the brain simultaneously
For the first time, a new ultrasound technique allows researchers to stimulate multiple locations in the brain simultaneously.…
Study links high neuroinflammation in young people with Down Syndrome to Alzheimer’s risk
Down syndrome is associated with accelerated aging. It is estimated that up to 90% of individuals with the…
Targeting the cerebellum to ease alcohol withdrawal symptoms
By targeting a specific area of the brain, researchers at Washington State University may now hold the key…
Mount Sinai study maps protein networks driving Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis
A new study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers one of the most…
Scientists map step-by-step activation of brain receptors
When it comes to brain proteins, small changes can make a dramatic difference. Researchers studying NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors,…
Frequent exercise reshapes nerves that control the heart, research shows
Frequent exercise doesn’t just strengthen the heart – it also changes the nerves that control it, according to…
Stem cell therapy shows promise for repairing brain damage after stroke
When someone has a stroke – a leading worldwide cause of death and disability – time is of…
Boosting PI31 to restore synaptic function and prevent neurodegeneration
One fundamental feature of neurodegenerative diseases is a breakdown in communication. Even before brain cells die, the delicate…
Scientists discover IC–encoder neurons that shape visual perception
An illusion is when we see and perceive an object that doesn’t match the sensory input that reaches…
Novel vitamin K analogs show promise for reversing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons. The resulting…
Scientists uncover brain circuit that turns cravings into eating behavior
Scientists uncovered how the brain’s bed nucleus of the stria terminalis acts as a master switchboard, merging reward…