Unlocking the Secrets of Perception: How a Newly Discovered Brain Circuit Illuminates the Path from Familiarity to Novelty Imagine your brain has a built-in GPS that constantly updates its map based on your memories and emotions.This groundbreaking discovery, from researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, reveals just such a system.Published online February 18 in … Read more
Cholesterol Metabolite Linked to Parkinson’s Progression in Mice Wuhan University researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Parkinson’s disease, identifying a cholesterol metabolite as a critical factor in its progression in mice. Their findings, published February 18th in PLOS biology, point to a potential new therapeutic target for this debilitating neurological disorder. Parkinson’s disease … Read more
AI Revolutionizes Brain Cell Tracking, Paving the Way for Neurological disorder Treatments A significant breakthrough in understanding brain cell development has emerged from a collaborative effort between the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Researchers developed a novel computational method using artificial intelligence to track the growth and … Read more
MLC1: A Potential Game Changer in Multiple Sclerosis Research A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, and FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg has identified a potential new target antigen in multiple sclerosis (MS): the membrane protein MLC1. This finding, published in Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, represents a significant leap forward … Read more
New Brain Circuit Discovered: How the Brain Prioritizes Information Researchers at NYU Langone Health have identified a previously unknown brain circuit that plays a crucial role in distinguishing familiar from novel stimuli and determining their importance. This circuit,detailed in a February 18,2025,online publication in Nature Neuroscience,integrates sensory data,memories,and emotions to rapidly assess the significance of … Read more
Emily Willis Diagnosed with Locked-In Syndrome After Ketamine Poisoning Incident American actor Emily Willis, 25, has been diagnosed with locked-in syndrome, a rare neurological condition that leaves patients fully conscious but unable to move or speak. The diagnosis follows a harrowing incident in February 2024, when Willis was admitted to a rehabilitation center due to … Read more
new Study Reveals How Aging Affects Brain Cells, Offering Hope for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatments The largest study on brain aging too date has uncovered groundbreaking insights into how diffrent brain cell types age, revealing potential connections between diet, inflammation, and brain health. Conducted by researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Research, the … Read more