Select brainstem neurons may unlock chronic pain treatment
Researchers have uncovered specific populations of neurons in the brainstem that appear to be responsible for the transition from acute…
Category: Neuroscience
Newly discovered brain cells are wired for uncertainty
Researchers at UCLA have identified a previously unknown group of neurons in the brain that are specifically activated by uncertainty.…
Damaged brain myelin triggers seizures in multiple sclerosis
Researchers have identified a direct link between the degradation of myelin, the protective sheath covering nerve fibers, and the onset…
Genetic Breakthrough Links FGF14 Mutation to Common Form of Adult-Onset Ataxia
Researchers have identified a common genetic culprit for a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that has long puzzled scientists and eluded molecular…
Study suggests concussions are an early warning sign of ALS
Study links repeated head injuries to earlier ALS onset in genetically predisposed individuals, highlighting a two-hit model and persistent brain inflammation
Glycoprotein may treat leaky gut and severe depression
A naturally occurring glycoprotein may hold the key to simultaneously treating two debilitating conditions: severe depression and intestinal hyperpermeability, often…
Sleep patterns link to variations in health cognition and brain organization
Five sleep profiles link sleep habits to health, cognition and brain networks in more than 700 young adults, with distinct resting-state connectivity patterns
Study Links Anxiety to Increased Dizziness Severity in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients
A recent study has revealed a significant connection between anxiety and the severity of dizziness experienced by individuals with vestibular…
A novel peptide protects neurons following traumatic brain injury
Researchers have identified a novel four-amino-acid peptide that can significantly limit neurological damage and promote functional recovery after traumatic brain…
Natural compound repairs brain mitochondria and reverses anxiety in rats
Urolithin A reverses anxiety-like behavior in rats by repairing mitochondria in the nucleus accumbens, a finding that could lead to clinical trials in humans