Neurons
Researchers from the University of Chicago have been investigating the mechanisms of high-capacity visual recognition memory, which challenges traditional theories of learning and neural coding. Their study, published in bioRxiv, has shed new light on the role of mid-level visual cortex in this process. The findings suggest that the building
Neurophysiology
Researchers at the University of Texas Medical School have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the mechanisms of long-term memory maintenance. Their study, published in Learning & Memory, reveals that interactions between kidney brain protein (KIBRA) and PKMz downregulate the degradation of synaptic proteins, allowing for the maintenance of late-phase
Neurons
Researchers from the University of Chicago have been investigating the mechanisms of high-capacity visual recognition memory, which challenges traditional theories of learning and neural coding. Their study, published in bioRxiv, has shed new light on the role of mid-level visual cortex in this process. The findings suggest that the building
Epilepsy
Researchers at the State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo have published a new study challenging the traditional view of positive spikes in children with Self-limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal spikes. The study examined the prevalence and functional significance of 14 and 6 Hz positive spikes (PS) in 52 pediatric patients
Analgesics
Researchers at the University of Exeter have made significant strides in understanding pain mechanisms and developing targeted treatment protocols using quantitative sensory testing (QST). A recent study published in the journal Pain highlights the potential of machine learning and computational modeling to enhance QST's signal-to-noise ratio, leading to
Neurophysiology
The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) has shed light on the gap between technical progress and clinical outcomes in pain management research. Despite significant advancements in neurobiology and interventional approaches, the translation of these findings into effective treatments has been stagnant. Researchers emphasize the need for collaboration between scientists
Neurophysiology
Researchers at Stanford Medicine and their colleagues have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the enigma of spatial memory decline in older brains. By comparing the brain activity of young, middle-aged, and old mice, they uncovered that the medial entorhinal cortex, a crucial part of the brain's navigation
Nervous system diseases
Research published in the journal Chemical Engineering Journal has revealed a significant advancement in nanotechnology, utilizing supramolecular research to develop a novel fluorescence probe for intracellular and in vivo pH imaging. The study, led by Huazhong University of Science and Technology, has demonstrated the potential of this probe to investigate
Schizophrenia
According to research from the University Medical School, treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) affects up to one in three individuals with schizophrenia, associated with significant clinical, social, and economic burdens. A new report aims to outline current knowledge on the molecular and cellular basis of TRS, shifting the traditional dopamine hypothesis toward
Nervous system diseases
Researchers at Capital Medical University have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the link between glymphatic dysfunction and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A recent study published in the journal Neurobiology of Disease reveals that glymphatic activity is associated with the synaptic vesicle cycle pathway in FTD, a finding that could have
Neurophysiology
Secarna Pharmaceuticals and Vect-Horus have formed a research collaboration to develop RNA-targeted therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, combining Secarna's OligoCreator technology with Vect-Horus' VECTrans platform. The partnership aims to enable systemic delivery of oligonucleotide therapies across the blood-brain barrier, expanding the presence of both companies
Brain
A new study from Aarhus University has shed light on the fascinating relationship between music, brain functionality, and aging. By combining classical music with neurophysiology, researchers have mapped the changes that occur in the brain with age, revealing that older people are just as capable as younger individuals of remembering
