Cart is empty New research from the University of Liverpool illustrates how accelerated reproductive aging in females (e.g., early puberty or early menopause) is linked to experiences of mental health challenges.
Computer simulations detail ‘protein clumps’ linked to Huntington’s disease
University of Bergen researcher Markus Miettinen is among the first scientists to provide a detailed description of protein clumps associated with Huntington’s disease. The findings, which could pave the way for new diagnostic tools and treatments, were recently presented in an article in Nature Communications.
Can apps and digital resources support your child with autism or ADHD? Here’s what to look for
Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about 1 in 10 children. These conditions impact development, behavior and well-being.
Researchers identify public policies that work to prevent suicide
An analysis led by New York University researchers determines which public policies effectively prevent suicide deaths in the United States. But it’s not just policies that limit firearms and expand access to health care—many economic and social policies that are not explicitly focused on mental health can also prevent suicide, according to their article published in the Annual Review of Public Health.
Adding electrical brain stimulation to ACL reconstruction recovery therapy
Electrical brain stimulation could be the key to getting athletes back on track following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.
Astrocytes’ hidden potential: Cross-species study reveals new insights into spinal cord injury repair
Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most devastating medical conditions, severely impacting quality of life and often leading to permanent disability. The central nervous system (CNS) has a limited capacity for regeneration, which poses a significant challenge in treating SCI, since recovery becomes increasingly difficult once the spinal cord is damaged.
‘Alleged rape victim, not our student,’ says Edenberg University
EDENBERG University has clarified that the 21-year-old first-year nursing student who was allegedly raped by a teenager in Kitwe is not their learner. On Sunday, police on the Copperbelt revealed that a first-year student was attacked at her boarding house after the teenage suspect strayed in her room with an axe and a knife. The […]
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Mice use their tongues to ‘see’ tactile targets: Neural pathway discovery could help treat neurological disorders
Chewing a bagel while reading the morning news, speaking while driving, dislodging a piece of food stuck between two teeth: In these and other tasks, the tongue and the brain coordinate intricate movements without conscious attention, but the exact pathway in the brain has been largely unexplored.
Piezoelectric biomaterial offers new treatment potential for central nervous system injuries
A new electrically active transplantable material that can help to regrow cells in the brain and spinal cord could redefine the recovery prospects of patients who sustain life-altering injuries or suffer from neurodegenerative diseases.
Research reveals unique features of brain cells linked to neurodevelopmental conditions
Specific brain cells known as layer 5 pyramidal neurons play a vital role in how our brains process information. Research by the team of Prof. Joris de Wit (VIB-KU Leuven) and colleagues highlights the differences between two types of these brain cells—intratelencephalic (IT) neurons and pyramidal tract (PT) neurons—and how these differences may affect their vulnerability to conditions like autism and schizophrenia.