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Investigating Axon Clusters Could Help Develop “Brain Atlas”

Neuroscience News — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:41:26 +0000

Neuroscience researchers are investigating axon clusters in order to develop a "brain atlas". The research could provide a way for clinicians to recognize groups of abnormal axon clusters. When systematically arranged into the "brain atlas", abnormal axon clusters could be used as bio-markers to diagnose neurological disorders.

Guidelines Established For Treatment And Diagnosis Of Infantile Spasms

Neuroscience News — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:25:38 +0000

Neurologists have established new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of infantile spasms. Infantile spasms is a rare epileptic disorder which typically affects children under the of age 8 months.

Academic Performance Linked To Dopamine Gene Variation

Neuroscience News — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:16:33 +0000

New research proposes that academic performance of adolescents is linked to specific dopamine gene variations. Researchers also suggest a correlation exists between the variants of dopaminergic genes a student possesses and performance in specific subject areas.

Piezo1 And Piezo2 Proteins Involved In Cellular Response To Mechanical Stimulation

Neuroscience News — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:09:26 +0000

Scientists have identified two proteins which may have a critical function in biological systems. The proteins, named Piezo1 and Piezo2, have been identified as being involved in cellular response to mechanical stimulation.

Neurobiological Markers For Depression

Neuroscience News — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:18:08 +0000

Neuroscience researchers suggest that utilizing fMRI studies could help to provide biomarkers for the diagnosis of depression. A recent fMRI study of patients with depression showed marked abnormal activations in the medial prefronal cortex. Researchers believe that by identifying the neurobiological markers for depression, psychiatrists can tailor medications and therapies to suit the needs of individual patients.

Brain Enters And Leaves States Of Induced Unconsciousness Via Different Processes

Neuroscience News — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:37:55 +0000

Researchers have discovered the brain enters and leaves states of anesthetic-induced unconsciousness through different processes. The study suggests both forward and reverse paths through which induced unconsciousness dissipates and arrives are not identical. Noted was a delay in returning to a state of consciousness even after levels of anesthetic diminish.

Neuronal Diversity Is Vital To Overall Brain Function

Neuroscience News — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:34:57 +0000

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon have examined the function of neuron diversity and discovered that diversity is vital to comprehensive brain function. The study explored how specific neurons process complex stimuli and code information.

Nerve Cell Regeneration In Hippocampus Can Prevent Memory Loss

Neuroscience News — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:06:22 +0000

New research released from the University of Florida suggests the production of new nerve cells within the Hippocampus could prevent memory loss and assist in improving memory.

Parkinson’s Disease Gene Linked To Immune System

Neuroscience News — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:34:17 +0000

New research published in Nature Genetics suggests that there is a genetic component for late-onset Parkinson's disease.

Moderate Exercise Enhances Connectivity in Brain Circuits

Neuroscience News — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:35:33 +0000

A new study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has proven that moderate exercise can help to enhance connectivity in brain circuits. Additionally, exercise can help to improve cognition and combat decline in brain functions associated with aging.