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Neurodevelopment's dark side: brain cell cannibalism

Neurodevelopment's dark side: brain cell cannibalism

Microglia, the brain's immune cells, are essential for shaping neural circuits by clearing away excess neurons and cellular debris during brain development. Now, new research reveals that microglia not only consume dead or dying neurons but also cannibalize other microglia. This self-devouring cycle results in a form of

Limits. Can we treat Parkinson´s even before the first symptoms appear?

Limits. Can we treat Parkinson´s even before the first symptoms appear?

Parkinson’s Disease is a complex neurological disorder commonly described by its dominant motor issues like tremors and stiffness, accounting for the characteristic Parkinsonian look. But the truth is that Parkinson’s encompasses a much broader range of symptoms. Sleep disorders and gastrointestinal problems show us that Parkinson’s involves

The neuroscience of ADHD: Understanding the brain’s impact on choices

The neuroscience of ADHD: Understanding the brain’s impact on choices

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is much more than about being more or less attentive. This neurodivergence is linked to changes in the brain like time perception, reward processing, and executive functions. The role of the brain in ADHD People with ADHD show differences in brain areas like the prefrontal cortex

Dance like nobody’s watching - because It’s good for you (warning - not really that neurosciency)

Dance like nobody’s watching - because It’s good for you (warning - not really that neurosciency)

Who knew your solo kitchen dance parties, while cooking, could double as exercise? A study looked at the fitness benefits of free form solo dancing. It showed that adults, even pretty old ones, can groove their way to better health. The Study Participants ages 18 - 83, with varying levels

Neuroscience breakthrough: Connecting microscope, molecules and brain imaging

Neuroscience breakthrough: Connecting microscope, molecules and brain imaging

Understanding how molecules, genes, proteins, and structures in the brain cell communicate across the brain's vast network is one of neuroscience's greatest ambitions - and difficulties. While significant advances have been made in cataloging the brain’s molecular components and mapping its connections through imaging, a

Beyond single solutions: The future is multimodal

Beyond single solutions: The future is multimodal

Neurotechnology is evolving rapidly. Now, moving beyond the experimental stage in the lab, to offer advanced devices in real-life solutions for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Recent innovations are making it possible to treat conditions like Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, spinal cord injuries, and depression more effectively through techniques that

How brain networks transform from birth to childhood

How brain networks transform from birth to childhood

The brain's grey matter is involved in higher-order functions like memory, attention, language, and conscious perception. It contains the brain cells and the synapses that process and interpret incoming signals. Networks in the gray matter undergo complex transformations from neonatal age to childhood. The transformation supports the rapid