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…
Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…
Rapid neuronal evolution linked to high prevalence of autism in humans
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high…
Ultrasound device enables precise non-invasive stimulation of deep brain regions
An ultrasound device that can precisely stimulate areas deep in the brain without surgery has been developed by…
Can honey protect your brain? Study reviews its potential against Alzheimer’s
From chestnut to manuka, honey varieties demonstrate neuroprotective power in lab studies against Alzheimer’s disease, but scientists stress…
How plant compounds could target Alzheimer’s disease from multiple angles
Scientists reveal how plant-based compounds may combat Alzheimer’s through multi-target actions, but poor bioavailability and the blood-brain barrier…
New mouse models reveal mechanisms of RP59 retinal degeneration
Retinitis pigmentosa retinal degeneration is caused by a family of hereditary mutations in nearly 100 genes that slowly…
Signaling mechanisms driving olfactory neurogenesis in zebrafish
Cellular differentiation of stem cells into specialized cells requires many steps, including division, to create more cells; fate…
Scientists discover molecular brake that halts brain cell repair in multiple sclerosis
A team of scientists led by the Institute for Glial Sciences (IGS) at Case Western Reserve University’s School…