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Frederikke Aabo-Rosendal

Rethinking Parkinson’s Disease: M4 receptors (warning: nerdy stuff ahead)

Rethinking Parkinson’s Disease: M4 receptors (warning: nerdy stuff ahead)

The cardinal movement symptoms, stiffness, and tremor in Parkinson’s disease are caused by the gradual loss of neurons producing dopamine in a deep seated part of the brain called the substantia nigra. Dopamine is essential for coordinating movement, and its loss disrupts the striatum, another deep brain region responsible

"Speak slower human, come on!"

"Speak slower human, come on!"

The evolution of human-dog communication Vocal communication between dogs and humans has evolved to be highly effective, shaped by the needs of both species. While humans adjust their speech to accommodate dogs’ capacities, dogs have developed a sensitivity to human speech cues, even without prior exposure. Dogs’ vocalizations (or speech,

The puzzling connection between neuroinflammation and chronic pain

The puzzling connection between neuroinflammation and chronic pain

For years, researchers exploring chronic pain have focused mainly on neurons, the cells responsible for transmitting pain signals. That may not be the entire truth. Several studies suggest that immune cells in the nervous system, such as microglia and astrocytes, play a significant role. These non-nerve cells of the brain

Soft Robot with humanlike Perception: Sensing Touch and Shape in Real Time

Soft Robot with humanlike Perception: Sensing Touch and Shape in Real Time

Human beings use a complex system to perceive and interact with their surroundings. Our sensory system not only processes external stimuli but also anticipates the outcomes of our actions, which helps in guiding movements. This concept of anticipation-based perception is well-established in neuroscience but poses challenges when applied to soft

Biomarkers in traumatic brain injury

Biomarkers in traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury affects millions of people each year and often results in long-term cognitive, psychiatric, and physical problems. The brain damage, even in comparable cases, varies greatly. The long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury are often misunderstood, with many patients receiving vague diagnoses like post-concussion syndrome, which may lead

Circadian Rhythm: How Sleep changes from baby to infant

Circadian Rhythm: How Sleep changes from baby to infant

How infants sleep changes profoundly as they grow, influenced by distinct neurophysiological processes. This study revealed how factors like the body’s drive to recover from sleep deprivation and the influence of light on our internal clocks mature in early life. This field of science is so interesting and will

A non-invasive (huge) leap in spinal cord research

A non-invasive (huge) leap in spinal cord research

Understanding the spinal cord’s role in brain-body communication is pivotal in neuroscience. Previously considered a simple relay station, recent studies reveal that the cord is a hub of complex processing. Insights into the human spinal cord have lagged due to the lack of accessible recording methods. This knowledge gap