Targeting thalamic circuits could reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in mice
Parkinson's disease is best-known as a disorder of movement. Patients often experience tremors, loss of balance, and difficulty initiating movement. The disease also has lesser-known symptoms that are...
View ArticleNew method could facilitate the diagnosis of early-stage Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's is a progressive and debilitating disease of the brain that eventually compromises patients' ability to walk and even to talk. Its diagnosis is complex, and in the early stages – impossible.
View ArticlePrenatal bisphenol A exposure may affect brain volume in children
Scientists report that gestational exposure to low levels of bisphenol A may induce structural alterations in some fetal brain regions.
View ArticleIn vivo imaging of α-synuclein aggregates in the brains of living patients...
α-synuclein is a neuronal protein involved in functions like vesicle trafficking and neurotransmitter release. It is typically found in abundance in a healthy brain.
View ArticleHow is air pollution linked to brain alterations?
A new study hypothesized that the risk associated with brain outcomes on air pollution exposure is not constant over time and a specific period of susceptibility may exist.
View ArticleAssociations between structural brain alterations and post-COVID fatigue
In a recent study published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers examined the structural brain changes in patients with post-COVID fatigue.
View ArticleWhich functional and structural changes in the brain are associated with...
Researchers identified brain structures related to cognitive impairment associated with elevated blood pressure (BP).
View ArticleMotor cortex study: effector regions alternate with somato-cognitive action...
Researchers mapped the functional organization of the motor cortex (M1) of the human brain.
View ArticleInsights from experts on the neurobiological processes involved in appetite...
Researchers summarized the main findings related to the neurobiological regulation of appetite presented at the 23rd Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium in June 2022.
View ArticleGout unveiled as surprising culprit in neurodegenerative diseases
Research highlights the association between gout and neurodegenerative diseases, revealing that gout patients exhibit smaller brain volumes, increased brain iron markers, and a higher incidence of...
View ArticleFibromyalgia causes structural brain changes
Pain-processing regions are particularly affected by changes in brain volume. The good news is that these changes may be reversible.
View ArticleMulti-ethnic genome study unlocks new genetic links to health conditions
Research explores the genetic architecture of circulating metabolites, uncovering novel variant-metabolite associations and validating previous findings. It provides insights into the genetic...
View ArticleIs translocator protein distribution volume elevated in the brain after acute...
Researchers discuss the occurrence of neuroinflammation after coronavirus disease 2019.
View ArticleIs there radiographic evidence of premature brain aging in individuals with...
Researchers identified brain regions most affected in middle-aged and older adults with type I diabetes.
View ArticleMultiple discoveries open new paths for early prediction of Parkinson's...
Hand tremors and slowed movements are two of the most widely recognized hallmarks of Parkinson's disease, and for many sufferers the first indication that something is amiss.
View ArticleMagnetic susceptibility as a promising marker for predicting future severity...
Researchers evaluate quantitative magnetic susceptibility mapping in detecting quantifiable markers of Parkinson’s disease progression.
View ArticleFood for thought: Mediterranean-DASH intervention shows positive impact on...
Researchers investigated the longitudinal relationships between adherence to the Mediterranean-dietary approaches.
View ArticleCould brain age be used to measure disease stratification in Huntington's...
Study evaluated the biological age of the brain as a disease stratification measure for Huntington's disease (HD).
View ArticleReview examines visual disturbances among Parkinson’s disease patients
In a recent review published in Brain Sciences, researchers reviewed existing data on visual impairments among Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients.
View ArticleIs your happiness hardwired? New study dives into the genetics of joy
The study reveals that the genetic basis for happiness is consistent across various age groups and ancestral backgrounds, influencing well-being measures like confidence and calmness. It also finds...
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