Tag: Neuroscience
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Cryo-EM Maps Find Autoantibody Hotspots on NMDA Receptors
New insights into anti-NMDAR encephalitis Researchers have long sought to understand why the brain’s immune system sometimes attacks the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR), triggering a dangerous condition known as autoimmune encephalitis or “Brain on Fire.” A recent study published in Science Advances uses high-resolution Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) to map where autoantibodies latch onto NMDA receptors. The…
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Cryo-EM Maps Autoantibody Hotspots on NMDA Receptors in Autoimmune Encephalitis
New Cryo-EM insights reveal antibody hotspots on NMDA receptors Researchers have leveraged cutting-edge Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) to pinpoint where autoantibodies most often target NMDA receptors in anti-NMDAR encephalitis. This autoimmune condition, often described in public health circles as “Brain on Fire,” arises when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks NMDA receptors in the brain, disrupting…
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Cryo-EM Maps Spotlight Autoantibody Hotspots on NMDA Receptors for Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis Therapies
New Insights into Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis Autoimmune encephalitis linked to anti-NMDA receptor (NMDAR) antibodies has earned the nickname “Brain on Fire” for its dramatic neuropsychiatric symptoms and rapid progression. A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances leverages cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to map where autoantibodies most often bind on the NMDAR complex. The findings offer a clearer…
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Spaceflight Repositions Brains: Scientists Uncover How Microgravity Shifts the Skulls of Astronauts
Understanding the Brain in Zero-G Space exploration continues to reveal surprises about how the human body adapts to life beyond Earth. A growing body of research shows that spaceflight does more than alter perspective or physical fitness; it can physically move the brain inside the skull. As astronauts spend extended periods in microgravity, the forces…
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How Spaceflight Shifts Astronauts’ Brains Inside Their Skulls
New Insights into the Brain in Zero-G Space exploration continues to reveal surprising effects on the human body. A recent study sheds light on a little-known consequence of spaceflight: the brain shifting inside the skull. In microgravity, the brain’s position changes, influencing neural function and potentially long-term health. This discovery adds to the growing body…
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Backwards, Upward, and Tilted: How Spaceflight Repositions Astronauts’ Brains
What the Brain Tells Us About Spaceflight Space exploration continues to reveal surprises about how microgravity affects the human body. A recent study highlights a striking finding: the brain actually shifts position inside the skull during spaceflight. This discovery adds a new dimension to our understanding of how living in zero gravity reconfigures the brain’s…
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New Sound Therapy Clears Toxic Alzheimer’s Proteins: A Breakthrough Approach
Introduction: A promising non-invasive approach Researchers have reported a groundbreaking, non-invasive approach to tackling Alzheimer’s disease. By applying sound stimulation to the brain at a carefully calibrated frequency, scientists say they can help clear toxic proteins that are associated with the progression of Alzheimer’s. While still in early stages, this discovery points toward a potentially…
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New sound therapy found to flush out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins from brain
Researchers Discover Non-Invasive Sound Therapy Targeting Alzheimer’s Proteins A growing body of research suggests that a carefully tuned sound stimulation can interact with the brain in ways that help clear toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent study, scientists tested a non-invasive approach that delivers sound at a precise frequency to the brain,…
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New Sound Therapy Clears Toxic Alzheimer’s Proteins in the Brain: A Promising Low-Cost Approach
A Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Treatment? Sound as a Therapeutic Tool In a landmark finding, scientists have demonstrated that non-invasive sound stimulation of the brain at a carefully tuned frequency can clear toxic protein aggregates associated with Alzheimer’s disease. While still early, this research suggests a new path toward a low-cost, accessible therapy that could complement…
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Geometric Shape Regularity and the Brain: Unveiling Hidden Neural Patterns
Introduction: Why Geometry Matters in Brain Representation Researchers increasingly investigate how the brain encodes the regularity of geometric shapes. The notion of a geometric shape regularity effect suggests that certain shapes are represented more consistently in neural activity, potentially revealing fundamental principles of visual cognition. By combining behavioral data (response times and errors) with neural-inspired…