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How human brains got so big: our cells learned to handle the stress that comes with size

Understanding human neurons' energy demands may pave the way for treatments of neurological disorders.

See the Brain Like Never Before in This Gorgeous Art

The Art of Neuroscience competition showcases the beauty and complexity of the human brain through artistic representations.
The submissions range from scientific depictions to more abstract representations that challenge societal beliefs.

Author Correction: Dynamic behaviour restructuring mediates dopamine-dependent credit assignment - Nature

Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for advancing research in neuroscience and understanding neurological disorders.

How human brains got so big: our cells learned to handle the stress that comes with size

Understanding human neurons' energy demands may pave the way for treatments of neurological disorders.

See the Brain Like Never Before in This Gorgeous Art

The Art of Neuroscience competition showcases the beauty and complexity of the human brain through artistic representations.
The submissions range from scientific depictions to more abstract representations that challenge societal beliefs.

Author Correction: Dynamic behaviour restructuring mediates dopamine-dependent credit assignment - Nature

Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for advancing research in neuroscience and understanding neurological disorders.
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Here's Everything You Need To Know About Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease symptoms vary greatly by individual and include tremors, rigidity, and movement difficulties that typically worsen over time.

Brett Favre among sports figures with Parkinson's disease

Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis underscores the disease's prevalence and the ongoing challenges it poses to many individuals.

My Parkinson's Year 5 Update

Parkinson's Disease symptoms can vary significantly among individuals and can change over time, even with ongoing treatment.

Growing Evidence Suggests a Trigger For Parkinson's Disease Could Be A Common Gut Bug

Parkinson's disease may be linked to the bacteria in our gut.
Studies have shown that there are changes in gut bacteria in people with Parkinson's disease.
Understanding the role of gut bacteria in Parkinson's disease could lead to new treatments or prevention strategies.

Here's Everything You Need To Know About Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease symptoms vary greatly by individual and include tremors, rigidity, and movement difficulties that typically worsen over time.

Brett Favre among sports figures with Parkinson's disease

Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis underscores the disease's prevalence and the ongoing challenges it poses to many individuals.

My Parkinson's Year 5 Update

Parkinson's Disease symptoms can vary significantly among individuals and can change over time, even with ongoing treatment.

Growing Evidence Suggests a Trigger For Parkinson's Disease Could Be A Common Gut Bug

Parkinson's disease may be linked to the bacteria in our gut.
Studies have shown that there are changes in gut bacteria in people with Parkinson's disease.
Understanding the role of gut bacteria in Parkinson's disease could lead to new treatments or prevention strategies.
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ALS took a young mother's voice away. AI helped her regain it

Artificial intelligence technology enabled April Kerner to communicate using a program that replicates her voice, significantly impacting her connection with family.

Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine

Larry Lowe's life drastically changed after receiving the Pfizer Covid booster, leading to severe health issues attributed to the vaccine.

Experts discover factor during pregnancy they think causes autism

A viral infection during pregnancy may stunt fetal brain development, potentially leading to autism, particularly affecting male embryos.

'Sopranos' star Jamie-Lynn Sigler's 'brave' son walks out of hospital 33 days after ICU 'nightmare'

Jamie-Lynn Sigler's son Beau has been discharged from the hospital after a month's treatment for a rare neurological condition.

How an Irish study of zebrafish can help us to understand human stress and anxiety

Zebrafish are an effective model for studying gut-brain communication and their impact on stress and anxiety due to genetic similarities with humans.

Child with ultra-rare disease gets a treatment just for her

A unique experimental therapy significantly improved the quality of life for a 9-year-old girl with a severe neurological disorder.
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Scientists Gene Hack Parasite to Deliver Drugs to Brain

Scientists engineered Toxoplasma gondii to act as a carrier for therapeutic proteins, potentially treating neurological disorders by bypassing the blood-brain barrier.

New Gene Delivery Method Paves the Way for Advanced Brain Therapies

AAVs have potential for gene therapy but struggle to cross the blood-brain barrier, complicating treatments for brain disorders.

Scientists Gene Hack Parasite to Deliver Drugs to Brain

Scientists engineered Toxoplasma gondii to act as a carrier for therapeutic proteins, potentially treating neurological disorders by bypassing the blood-brain barrier.

New Gene Delivery Method Paves the Way for Advanced Brain Therapies

AAVs have potential for gene therapy but struggle to cross the blood-brain barrier, complicating treatments for brain disorders.
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They All Got Mysterious Brain Diseases. They're Fighting to Learn Why.

Laurie Beatty's case highlights a mysterious neurological decline affecting many residents in New Brunswick, challenging the understanding of its cause.

World's first remote mind control technology developed in South Korea

A remote mind control device using magnetic fields for medical procedures was developed in South Korea.

This Is Your Brain on Climate Change

Extreme heat worsens a broad range of brain conditions, affecting brain wiring and interaction of body components, posing risks for various diseases.

This is your brain on climate change, according to neuroscience

Climate change impacts neurological conditions like stroke, epilepsy, MS, and mental health. Higher temperatures worsen symptoms, affecting brain diseases due to climatic variations.

But How Does the Worm Get in Your Brain?

Brain parasites can lead to serious damage and infection, with various organisms causing different impacts.

The Gold Standard For Measuring Brain Activity Has Been Around For 100 Years

Berger pioneered EEG in 1924, leading to the birth of modern electroencephalography.
EEG is a crucial tool in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders by providing real-time brain electrical activity.

Smartphone app could help detect early-onset dementia cause, study finds

Cognitive tests via a smartphone app can detect early signs of frontotemporal dementia in high-risk individuals.
Frontotemporal dementia patients are often diagnosed late due to symptom misinterpretation as psychiatric disorders.

All You Need To Know About Neurotherapy For Mental Health Disorders

Neurotherapy is an effective treatment for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Neurotherapy involves Neurofeedback and Neurostimulation for improving brain functioning.

AI can tell a person's sex with 90 percent accuracy

AI model can detect sex through brain scans with 90% accuracy
Historical inconsistency in differentiating male and female brains based on size

Johns Hopkins researchers make progress in developing blood test for psychiatric disorders

Johns Hopkins researchers are developing a blood test to detect brain changes associated with psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Extracellular vesicles, which contain mRNA, can provide information about what's happening inside the brain and could be used as a biological marker for detecting mental health issues.

Scientists 3D Print Functional Human Brain Tissue

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have 3D-printed functional human brain tissue for the first time.
The tissue, grown from pluripotent stem cells, formed networks and communicated with each other, opening doors for the development of treatments for neurological disorders.

Researchers are figuring out how African ancestry can affect certain brain disorders

Genomic studies lacked data on Black Americans' neurological disorders, leading to the creation of the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative in Baltimore.

African ancestry genes may be linked to Black Americans' risk for some brain disorders

Genetic ancestry may impact neurological disorders differently in Black Americans, influencing risks for Alzheimer's, stroke, and Parkinson's diseases.

Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications

Encouraging development of novel brain stimulation devices for mental health treatments is crucial for improved clinical care and FDA approval.
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