Groundbreaking treatment for Parkinsons and Alzheimers uses ‘lab grown’ neurons
Researchers believe these neurons could be transplanted into patients as a therapy for spinal cord injuries, Parkinsons and Alzheimers.
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Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2023
First-ever spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Study identified the type of neuron that is activated by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up, walk and rebuild muscles.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 10, 2023
Scientists finally discover what drives our sixth sense
This sixth sense is entirely unconscious and stops us from falling over in the dark, and allows us to raise a cup of coffee to our mouth.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 3, 2023
Single injection reverses paralysis in patients with severe spinal cord injuries
A new injectable therapy harnesses “dancing molecules” to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 28, 2022
Major discovery about mammalian brains surprises scientists
In a new breakthrough to understand more about the mammalian brain, University of Copenhagen researchers have made an incredible discovery.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 11, 2022
Researchers discover the genes of the sixth sense
Sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch: We’re all familiar with the five senses that allow us to experience our surroundings.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 5, 2022
Researchers improve short term memory problems through laser therapy
Researchers demonstrated that the therapy, which is non-invasive, could improve short term, or working memory in people by up to 25%.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2022
Major discovery about mammalian brains surprises researchers
In a new breakthrough to understand more about the mammalian brain, University of Copenhagen researchers have made an incredible discovery.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022
Researchers solve the mystery of how different brain regions are connected
To understand how our brain works, there is no getting around investigating how different brain regions are connected with each other.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 12, 2022
Researchers discover vital new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
A pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022
Groundbreaking discovery enables people with paralysis to walk again
A study by Lausanne-based scientists has identified the neurons that may help to improve walking ability post-paralysis.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2022
Groundbreaking study identifies the cause of ADHD
ADHD is one of the most common neurological disorders and is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficuly focusing
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2022
Researchers discover protein that can repair heart muscle and regenerate organs
A protein that helps make neurons also works to reprogram scar tissue cells into heart muscle cells, UNC School of Medicine study finds.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2022
Breakthrough study identifies how exercise protects against Alzheimers and Parkinsons
Accumulating evidence finds that exercise can improve brain function and delay or prevent the onset of neurodegenerative diseases
Joseph Shavit
Nov 3, 2022
A single injection can reverse paralysis caused by severe spinal cord injuries
Researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that reverses paralysis and repairs tissue after severe spinal cord injuries.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2022
Amazing molecule can reverse the effects of concussions
ISRIB reverses the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on areas of neurons called dendritic spines that are critical to cognition.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 21, 2022
Groundbreaking research reveals what happens in the brain when we learn
A Scripps Research team measured how levels of various proteins in brain cells change in response to brain activity.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 27, 2022
Three key factors to keeping your brain sharp and healthy
Our brains get lazier the older we get. But you can train your brain. 3 factors are the most important in keeping your brain in top shape.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2022
Modern humans generate more brain neurons than Neandertals
Researchers from Dresden uncover a greater neuron production in the frontal lobe during brain development in modern humans than Neandertals
Joseph Shavit
Aug 30, 2022
Alzheimers breakthough -- the mechanisms behind learning and memory identified
Researchers have identified the intracellular signal cascade through which ACh regulates aversive learning, a major preliminary test for AD.
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