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…
How a single gene reshapes pain perception through polyamine signaling
A breakthrough discovery reveals how the SLC45A4 gene fine-tunes polyamine transport in sensory neurons, reshaping our understanding of…
Hypothalamic neurons help maintain blood sugar during daily activities
The brain controls the release of glucose in a wide range of stressful circumstances, including fasting and low…
MIT technique reveals how AI models predict protein functions
Within the past few years, models that can predict the structure or function of proteins have been widely…
Polβ enzyme found to protect developing brain from harmful DNA mutations
A research group led by The University of Osaka has discovered that the DNA repair enzyme Polβ plays…
Missing messenger RNA fragments unlock new immunotherapy targets in pediatric brain tumors
A new study, led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), identified tiny pieces of messenger RNA…
Gut neurons drive immune responses through adrenomedullin 2
Neurons in the gut produce a molecule that plays a pivotal role in shaping the gut’s immune response…