Category: Neurology
Julich Brain Atlas Could Advance Study of Psychiatric and Aging Disorders
Researchers working on the multilevel Julich Brain Atlas have described how it could aid the study of psychiatric and aging disorders in a paper published in Biological Psychiatry. Brain …The Activities of Neurons and Arteries in the Human Brain Could Very Much Be Intertwined
The human body is made up of numerous cells which work together to carry out certain functions and produce certain results. Blood, which is also known as the fluid …Study Challenges Established Belief on Neural Control of Motor Units
There is a longstanding belief that the cerebral cortex controls motor units in the spinal cord collectively in a somewhat rigid fashion for voluntary movements to take place. However, …New Artificial Neurons Push the Frontiers of the Man-Machine Interface
Neurotransmitters are a vital part of neurological science. They are responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons. Brain-machine signaling has gained much use in science. …Alzheimer’s Controversy: Have Scientists Gotten It All Wrong?
Scientists are believed to have made giant strides in research, expanding the frontiers of knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent events – perhaps, most notably a bogus study scandal …Hearing Loss and Epilepsy May Be Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Study Shows
Epilepsy and hearing loss both appear to be among the earliest signs that someone may develop Parkinson’s disease, according to a British study conducted on a large and diverse …Alzheimer’s Disease: Too Much or Too Little Sleep Could Lead To Cognitive Decline
It is already known and proven that sleep quality is important for good health. However, how long a person sleeps is also important, especially as they get older. New …Unverricht-Lundborg Disease: Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Type 1 Is More Common in Finland
A recent study found a higher incidence of Unverricht-Lundborg disease (ULD), a form of progressive myoclonic epilepsy, in Finland than in any other country. The study also found a …University of California San Diego: Anticholinergics Can Cause Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. It is a neurodegenerative disease that is commonly associated with memory loss and decreased cognitive abilities. Having …