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New Map Shows How Our Neurons Communicate
Summary: Researchers from Cleveland Clinic and OHSU have unveiled a pioneering technique for charting the intricate conversations occurring within our brains. Such insights are key to decoding behavioral alterations in neurological disease patients. The innovative tool, CaMPARI, allows scientists to witness brain activity in…
What happens if neurotechnology learns to read our minds?
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Advancements in neurotechnology could be at a turning point, but the new technology threatens to breach even the privacy of our brains. Looking at a recent case on this issue in the Supreme Court in Chile, Sydney Law School research…
Brain Power Renewed: A Biomarker’s Predictive Magic on Neuron Regeneration
UC San Diego researchers discover a “molecular fingerprint” using single-cell RNA sequencing that predicts if neurons will regenerate after injury, offering new insights into understanding and enhancing neuronal regeneration. Findings could help scientists develop regenerative therapies for spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions….
Turning brain immune cells into neurons restores brain function after stroke-like injury in mice
Researchers at Kyushu University have discovered that turning brain immune cells into neurons successfully restores brain function after stroke-like injury in mice. These findings, published on October 10 in PNAS, suggest that replenishing neurons from immune cells could be a promising avenue for treating…
This Is The Largest Map of The Human Brain Ever Made
Insights into thousands of types of brain cell could improve understanding of diseases and cognition. Credit: Researchers have created the largest atlas of human brain cells so far, revealing more than 3,000 cell types — many of which are new to science. The work,…
A new map of the human brain offers insights, clues to future treatments.
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Researchers unveil atlas of human brain
The ultimate goal of a new atlas of the brain released by researchers is to better understand the workings of the human brain — and what goes wrong in the range of neurological and psychiatric conditions that plague humans, from Alzheimer’s to depression to…
BRAINSTORM: ‘Invisible’ brain disorder patients finding solutions at Aurora institute
Dr. Colin Buchanan goes over X-rays with patient Allison Reed, Sept. 28 at the Colorado Chiari Institute in Aurora. Dr. Buchanan executes approximately 50-75 surgeries a year correcting Chiari malformations. Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON / Sentinel Colorado. AURORA | Growing up, Allison Reed…
AI helps neurosurgeons identify brain tumor types on the spot
What type of brain tumor does this patient have? AI technology helps to determine this as early as during surgery, within 1.5 hours. This process normally takes a week. The new technology allows neurosurgeons to adjust their surgical strategies on the spot. Today, researchers…
Neuralink implant RUPTURED the brain of a female monkey, autopsy finds… what will happen when they are implanted into humans?
Advertisement An autopsy report has confirmed that a Neuralink implant ruptured the brain of a female macaque during an experiment, forcing scientists to end its suffering. According to an Oct. 4 report by Wired magazine , the implant “deformed and ruptured” the brain of…
AI Uncovers Secrets of Brain Aging
Summary: Utilizing artificial intelligence, researchers developed “HistoAge,” an algorithm predicting age at death and unraveling the enigmas of brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders. By analyzing nearly 700 digitized hippocampal sections from elderly brain donors, the tool forecasts age with striking accuracy and identifies regions…
Scientists focus on glymphatic system and its role in sleep, memory consolidation, degenerative illnesses
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When we think of brains, we tend to think of neurons. It’s right there in our word for the study of the brain: neuroscience. But when it comes to certain mysteries of the brain—for example, the role of sleep in…
Brain’s Dual-Chemical Switch for Attention Revealed
Summary: Researchers have unveiled the brain’s chemical mechanism behind our attention span. Historically, the neurotransmitter acetylcholine was considered the sole regulator of attention. Yet, this study shows that gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) collaborates with acetylcholine, toggling like a ‘switch’ in the brain’s claustrum region to…
New brain biomarker predicts recovery from treatment-resistant depression
Using a novel deep brain stimulation (DBS) device capable of recording brain signals, researchers have identified a pattern of brain activity or “biomarker” related to clinical signs of recovery from treatment-resistant depression. The findings from this small study are an important step towards using…
France suspends iPhone 12 sales over concerns of high electromagnetic radiation emissions
Advertisement France’s National Frequency Agency (ANFR) has ordered Apple to halt sales of the iPhone 12 on the French market following recent tests showing that the phone model is emitting electromagnetic waves exceeding levels acceptable to the country’s regulatory limits . The move gives…
Unhealthy pathobiome in the brain could cause some forms of Alzheimer’s and related dementias
The human microbiome includes the genetic material of more than 100 trillion tiny microorganisms – fungi, yeast, bacteria, and even viruses, most of which hang out in our gastrointestinal tract to serve as guardians of our health. But when a healthy microbiome gives way…
Could a breakdown in the brain’s networks allow infections to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease?
Cartoon of the LDA algorithm. Credit: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (2023). DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1123228 The human microbiome includes the genetic material of more than 100 trillion tiny microorganisms—fungi, yeast, bacteria, and even viruses, most of which hang out in our gastrointestinal tract to…
Aromatherapy May Lead to a 226% Boost in Cognition
Certain aromas can help build better brains—and memories—during sleep. Smell is directly linked to memory. Scents may offer a safe and possibly beneficial option to boost brain health. Source: Palo Cech/ Pexels You know those small vials of fragrant oils sometimes placed on a…
Zebrafish study unravels how the brain orchestrates motion
The zebrafish brain, though simpler than its human counterpart, is a complex network of neurons that engage in a ceaseless dance of electrical activity. What if this neural ballet could reveal the secrets of how brains, including our own, control movement? A zebrafish study…
Trying to Train Your Brain Faster? Knowing This Might Help With That
Credit: Andriy Onufriyenko / Getty Images Are you working really hard to learn something? Remember this counterintuitive fact, and you might improve your learning curve. Full Transcript SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify Hi Science, Quickly listeners. This is Jeff DelViscio, executive producer of the show….