Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

This is Your Brain on COVID

noviembre 22, 2022noviembre 20, 2022 Chris Gabriel 0 comentarios covid-19, hazard rates, Infection, influenza, sistema nervioso, neurological disease, peripheral neurons, respiratory infection, SARS-CoV-2

By Chris Gabriel The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way we live our lives and has been a driving force behind global policy since its emergence in late 2019. Some… Leer más

Neuro News Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Recently reported fraudulent research in Alzheimer’s: does this actually risk a key theory of the disease?

septiembre 2, 2022septiembre 9, 2022 Diana Ortega Cruz enfermedad de Alzheimer, Amyloid beta, brain tissue, FDA, fraudulent research, neuropathological diagnosis, opensource research, TEP, Protein, research community, rodent model, Tau, western blot

By Diana Ortega Cruz In previous articles at Knowing Neurons, we have discussed the neurobiology of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), the most common form of dementia. This neurodegenerative disease has long… Leer más

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception

Autism Book Club #1: A Tale of Two Autisms

agosto 18, 2022agosto 28, 2022 Lauren Wagner Asperger, Autismo, Inteligencia, Kanner, neurodivergent, overstimulation, psiquiatría, scientific discovery, Sensory, symptoms

By Lauren Wagner The Neuroscience of Autism, edited by Rajesh Kana, is the most recently published textbook on the history, characterization, and neuroscience of autism spectrum disorder. In Knowing Neurons’… Leer más

Brain Development Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Fragile X Syndrome

agosto 1, 2022agosto 1, 2022 Melis Cakar Attention, Fragile X, genes, Genetics, Hyperactivity, Learning Disability, mutation, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Sensory Sensitivity, synaptic plasticity

July is Fragile X awareness month. Learn more about Fragile X with our illustrator Melis Cakar’s new infographic!… Leer más

Infographics Mental Health Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Knowing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

junio 29, 2022agosto 3, 2022 Sarah Barron Amygdala, Anxiety, depresió, Fight or flight, Hippocampus, Insomnia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma

Brain Basics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Spanish

El legado epigenético del trauma

mayo 28, 2022octubre 19, 2022 Eric Harvey ADN, Ansiedad, depresión, Epigenética, Genética, Holocausto, Kristallnacht, Metilación, Rachel Yahuda, TEPT, Trastorno por Estrés Postraumático, Trauma

Artículo original: The Epigenetic Legacy of Trauma Eric Harvey Traducido por Reyna Ediss La tarde del 9 de noviembre de 1938 comenzó con la solemnidad típica del otoño para muchos… Leer más

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La excitación y la inhibición: El yin y el yang del cerebro

mayo 28, 2022junio 6, 2022 Joel Frohlich Autismo, Balance E/I, Cerebro, complejidad, convulsiones., criticalidad autoorganizada, Criticidad, Electroencefalograma, Epilepsia, Epiléptico, Esquizofrenia, Estado crítico, Excitación, GABA, glutamato, Inhibición, Ley de potencia, Trastorno

Artículo original: Excitation and Inhibition: The Yin and Yang of the Brain Joel Frohlich Traducido por Mariangelina Martínez Para crear un sistema nervioso funcional solo se ocupan dos fuerzas: la excitación y la… Leer más

Brain Basics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Spanish

Los microbios que nos hacen humanos

mayo 28, 2022mayo 24, 2022 Shuhan He Ansiedad, eje cerebro-intestinal, estado de ánimo, gérmenes, microbios, microbiota, probióticos, Salud Mental

Artículo original: The Microbes that Make Us Human Shuhan He Traducido por Dalí Jiménez Cualquiera que se haya manchado de brillantina sabe que inevitablemente la seguirá encontrando muchos días después… Leer más

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Iluminando el cerebro con la optogenética

mayo 28, 2022mayo 24, 2022 Brainfacts.org Alga, Biomimetismo, BrainFacts.org, Canalrodopsinas, enfermedad de Parkinson, Estimulación Cerebral Profunda, Optogenética, Retina, Video

Artículo original: Lighting up the Brain With Optogenetics Brainfacts.org Traducido por Dalí Jiménez Los científicos que estudian el moco de estanque descubrieron su capacidad peculiar de sentir la luz, incluso… Leer más

Brain Basics Multilingual Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sleep Spanish

La pesadilla ineludible del insomnio familiar fatal

mayo 28, 2022mayo 27, 2022 Sean Noah Cerebro, Corteza, Enfermedad, Genética, Insomnio, Insomnio familiar fatal, Neurociencia, Neurociencia molecular, Priones, Psiquiatría, Sueño, Trastorno, Trastorno del sueño

Artículo original: The Inescapable Nightmare of Fatal Familial Insomnia Sean Noah Traducido por Estefany Ochoa Una maldición familiar A principios de la década de 1980, un médico italiano estaba investigando… Leer más

Aging Infographics Movement Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Knowing Parkinson’s Disease

abril 29, 2022abril 29, 2022 Arielle Hogan Aging, Bradykinesia, Dopamina, Neurodegeneration, Neurological Disorder, Parkinson's Disease

Mental Health Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Science Policy

Criminalization is an outdated approach to the US addiction crisis

abril 27, 2022abril 26, 2022 Arielle Hogan Cognición, Decriminalization, las drugas, Salud Mental, Opiates, Psychosocial, Science Policy

(And why now is the perfect time to change it) The first time I heard the word prohibition was in eighth grade. The 18th amendment banned alcohol in 1918 in… Leer más

Cognición Consciousness Aprendizaje y Memoria Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Seizure Disorders: An On-Going Mystery

marzo 29, 2022marzo 29, 2022 Arielle Hogan Epilepsy, Microglia, neuroimagen, Neuro-inflamación, Neurological Disorders, Seizures, Traumatic brain injury

The word “epilepsy” comes from the Greek epilambanein, meaning “to seize, take hold of, or attack” (Baloyannis, 2013). As evidenced by historical accounts and works of art, epilepsy has existed… Leer más

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Rare Disease Day

febrero 28, 2022febrero 28, 2022 Arielle Hogan ALS, Cognición, Huntington’s disease, Neurodegeneration, Pharmacology, Rare Diseases, Rett syndrome

It is Rare Disease Day. And to bring awareness to these diseases that have often been understudied, please read this new infographic that discusses a few of these rare conditions.… Leer más

Brain Development Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Face Perception in Autism Spectrum Disorder

febrero 8, 2022febrero 8, 2022 Caitlin Goodpaster Amygdala, ASD, Autismo, fusiform face gyrus, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Social Communication

Human beings are a highly social species. In order to survive and thrive, we rely on social exchanges in which we constantly keep track of others’ faces (Leopold & Rhodes,… Leer más

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Cerebral Organoids Reveal New Angles for Understanding the Human Brain

enero 11, 2022 knowingneurons Desarrollo cerebral, Desarrollo, Neurological Disorder, Neuropsychiatric diseases, Neuroscience Methods, Organoids, Techniques

When you think of researchers growing “mini-brains,” you might picture a mad scientist out of a sci-fi or horror movie. But the reality looks quite different. Cerebral organoids, often colloquially… Leer más

Brain Development Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

The Why of the Cry

diciembre 14, 2021septiembre 14, 2022 Lauren Granata Acoustics, cry, Desarrollo, Evolution, Genetics, infants, Postpartum, Trastornos psiquiátricos, Ultrasonic Vocalizations

When you hear a baby relentlessly crying on an airplane, even through your noise-cancelling headphones, you can do nothing but sigh in defeat. With all hope of an in-flight nap… Leer más

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Hydrocephalus Treatment Advances: time to shunt the outdated shunts

noviembre 10, 2021diciembre 13, 2021 Caitlin Goodpaster CSF, Disease, hydrocephalus, medical devices, pediatrics, Technology, treatments

Imagine being in so much pain it is impossible for your brain to shut down and fall asleep. Worse yet, you cannot sit up, stand up, or walk around because… Leer más

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La depresión: El papel de la inflamación crónica

julio 5, 2021junio 22, 2022 Arielle Hogan depresió, Inflamación, Salud Mental, Neuro-inflamación, Trastornos psiquiátricos

Depression is a common mental disorder affecting around 4% of the world’s population. Evidence suggests that chronic inflammation plays an important role in the development of depression. Indeed, around one… Leer más

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The Promise of Service Dogs in Autism

junio 14, 2021noviembre 5, 2021 Caitlin Goodpaster

I was in my junior year of college at Ohio State University when my roommate roped me into joining an organization called 4 Paws for Ability, a group that trains… Leer más

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Dialogues in Music Therapy and Social Neuroscience: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Clinical Progress

abril 13, 2021noviembre 8, 2021 Zoe Dobler Desarrollo, La electroencefalografía, o EEG,, Emotion, Resonancia Magnética funcional, Music, Music Therapy, Trastornos psiquiátricos, Social Neuroscience, Therapy

In his book “Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain”, the neurologist Oliver Sacks stated that music can “calm us, animate us, comfort us, thrill us, or serve to organize… Leer más

Did You Know? Mental Health Neuro Primer Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Neuro Primer: Addiction Basics

marzo 22, 2021mayo 31, 2021 Elizabeth Burnette Addiction, Alcohol, Behavioral Neuroscience, Hippocampus, Nucleus accumbens, Tolerance, Withdrawal

Spanish Translation also available here: Neuro Cartilla: Los principios básicos de la adicción ~~~ From alcohol to opioids to cocaine, most of us are familiar with addictive substances. But how does… Leer más

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The Nocebo Effect

enero 3, 2021junio 3, 2021 Elizabeth Burnette Bias, Classical Conditioning, Drug, síntomas negativos, Placebo effect, tratamiento

Most of us have heard of the placebo effect – the phenomenon in which patients experience improvements in health simply due to their belief in the efficacy of a medical… Leer más

Mental Health Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

The Default Mode Network and Depression

diciembre 20, 2020febrero 18, 2021 Stacey Neglia Anxiety, red de modo predeterminado, depresió, Resonancia Magnética funcional, Meditation, TEP, Psychedelics

The inner landscape of the mind can be a dark and gloomy place for people with depression and anxiety. It is often filled with negative self-talk and repetitions of bad… Leer más

Big Ideas Consciousness Did You Know? Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception

Focused Ultrasound: A Stimulating New Strategy To Treat Severe Brain Damage

octubre 27, 2020febrero 18, 2021 Joshua Cain imágenes cerebrales, Consciousness, Deep Brain Stimulation, Thalamus, transcranial electrical stimulation

A year into my doctoral training at UCLA, I escape the noisy hustle and bustle of Ronald Reagan Hospital at midday, into a clean and quiet room in the Intensive… Leer más

Aging Big Ideas Aprendizaje y Memoria Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Delay Cognitive Decline?

octubre 6, 2020octubre 7, 2021 Charmi Porwal Age, Age-related cognitive decline, enfermedad de Alzheimer, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolism, Oxygen

Mental abilities change throughout life, first as a result of brain maturation and later with the ageing of brain cells and their billions of complex interconnections. As we age, our… Leer más

Big Ideas Mental Health Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Could a computer game help to tackle intrusive memories from traumatic events?

agosto 31, 2020agosto 31, 2020 Mariella Careaga Computer Games, Gaming, Intrusive Memories, Memory, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Tetris

Nowadays, experiencing shocking and dangerous situations in which you think yours or someone else’s life is in danger is not rare. People who are exposed to, or have witnessed life-threatening… Leer más

Did You Know? Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

agosto 17, 2020agosto 17, 2020 Rajamani Selvam ADHD, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, Infographic, neurodevelopmental disorer, Neurological Disorder, Neurociencia, psychological disorder, SciComm, Science

~ Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormal levels of impulsive and hyperactive behaviors which occurs in both children and adults. Symptoms appear around 3-… Leer más

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception

Cognition in Schizophrenia: The Missing Piece of the Therapeutic Puzzle

abril 22, 2020abril 17, 2020 Jessica Brown medicamentos antipsicóticos, Cognición, Cognitive Remediation Therapy, Hallucination, Memantine, Neurological Disorder, NMDA, NMDA receptor, Quality of life, Relapse, Esquizofrenia, Therapeutic Approaches

What kind of mental image springs to mind upon reading the word ‘schizophrenia’? Many envisage individuals locked in dark institutions, plagued by non-existent voices and vivid hallucinations. Fortunately, modern antipsychotic… Leer más

Brain Basics Consciousness Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception Sleep

Sleep Paralysis: What Is It and What Causes It?

diciembre 30, 2019junio 3, 2021 Mira Rakicevic Anxiety, Cataplexy, circadian rhythm, La electroencefalografía, o EEG,, Electromyogram, Genetics, Hallucination, hypnagogic hallucination, Hypnopompic, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, NREM sleep, parasomnia, PER2, Polysomnography, REM sleep, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Atonia, Sleep paralysis, estrés, Vestibular-motor Hallucination

Sleep paralysis is a type of REM parasomnia or abnormal behavior that takes place during the REM sleep cycle. Also known as sleep atonia, this condition refers to the feeling… Leer más

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) Feature Image

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease [Infographic]

noviembre 13, 2019noviembre 13, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Autosomal dominant, Autosomal Recessive, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Electromyogram, Genetic Mutation, Genetic Testing, Muscle Atrophy, mutation, myelin, Nerve Conduction Study, neuropatía periférica, Sensory Loss, X-linked Dominant

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a peripheral neuropathy disorder that affects various genders and ethnic groups worldwide. Nerve cell abnormalities are associated with this disorder and are linked to symptoms such as… Leer más

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder [Infographic]

noviembre 6, 2019septiembre 1, 2020 Rajamani Selvam Asperger's Syndrome, Autismo, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Infographic, language, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Social Communication, Vaccines

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in language acquisition and social communication. The disorder is referred to as a “spectrum,” as individuals can exhibit a… Leer más

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Alternating Hemiplegia [Infographic]

octubre 16, 2019octubre 16, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Alternating Hemiplegia, ATP, Autosomal dominant, de novo mutation, Genetic Counseling, Infographic, Movement, Neurodevelopment, Paralysis, Physical Therapy, Seizure

Alternating Hemiplegia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children. A characteristic symptom of the disorder is repetitive episodes of paralysis on one side or both sides of the body. The… Leer más

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Canavan Disease [Infographic]

julio 3, 2019julio 3, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Aspartoacylase, Autosomal Recessive, Brain Disorders, Canavan Disease, Desarrollo, genetic, Infographic, Leukodystrophies, myelin, White matter

Canavan Disease is a rare and fatal neurological disorder, in which the ability of neurons to transmit information is impaired due to damaged white matter in the brain. The disorder… Leer más

Image of a brain with the words Kluver-Bucy Syndrome underneath it. Illustrated by Rajamani Selvam.

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

What is Klüver-Bucy Syndrome? [Infographic]

mayo 8, 2019mayo 8, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Agnosia, Brain Tumor, Infographic, Kluver-Bucy Syndrome, Memory, Neurodegeneration, Neurological Disorder, Sexual Behavior, Temporal Lobe, Trauma, Viral Infection

Klüver-Bucy syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes damage to the brain’s temporal lobe. However, it is not life-threatening; medications and supportive therapy can help alleviate the symptoms. Learn… Leer más

A cartoon image of a sun in the sky with golden rays extending outwards, with cannabis leaves on either side of the sun. Illustrated by McCall Sarrett.

Culture Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Does Cannabidiol (CBD) Actually Help Anxiety?

abril 18, 2019abril 18, 2019 Grace Browne Amygdala, Anxiety, Anxiolytic, Autismo, Cannabidiol, Cannabis, CBD, Cingulate Cortex, DEA, dementia, Dextromethorphan, Drug, EFSA, Epilepsy, FDA, Resonancia Magnética funcional, Marijuana, Neurotransmitters, Paranoia, Phytocannabinoids, Psychology, serotonin, Society, THC

Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound of the Cannabis plant, has exploded in popularity in recent times, touted as a medical “cure-all”. Retailers promise their products will heal cancer, stop dementia… Leer más

Image of synaptic cleft in the background with a large cupcake on the right, topped with sprinkles in the shape of pills. Illustrated by McCall Sarrett.

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Are Foods Addictive or Just Delicious?

abril 4, 2019abril 7, 2019 Shaun Khoo Addiction, Basolateral Amygdala, Classical Conditioning, Cocaine, Dopamina, glutamato, Neurotransmitters, Nucleus Accumbens Core, obesity, Operant Conditioning, Pavlov, Psychology, Relapse, Sugar, Tolerance, Withdrawal

We are surrounded by an abundance of delicious food. Throughout the developed world, cooking shows saturate our televisions and streaming video feeds advertise greasy burgers and decadent chocolates. Our addiction… Leer más

Brain Basics Neuro Primer Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Neuro Primer: Sleep

marzo 20, 2019mayo 31, 2021 Joel Frohlich Adenosine, Alzheimer's, enfermedad de Alzheimer, ascending activating system, atonia, Brainstem, Caffeine, Coffee, Dreaming, dreams, general anesthesia, Hypnogram, Hypothalamus, locus coeruleus, NREM, Optic Chiasm, parasomnia, Raphe Nucleus, rapid eye movement sleep, REM, REM sleep behavior disorder, Sleep, Sleep paralysis, suprachiasmatic nucleus, synchronization, tuberomammillary nucleus

Spanish Translation also available here: Neuro Cartilla: El Sueño ~~~ It’s easy to ask: “Why sleep?” But we can also turn the question on its head: “Why wake?” We need… Leer más

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

What is Bell’s Palsy? [Infographic]

marzo 14, 2019marzo 14, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Acupuncture, Analgesics, Bell's Palsy, Corticosteroids, CT, Electromyography, Facial Droop, Facial Nerves, Infection, Infographic, resonancia magnética, Muscles, Neurological Disorder, Paralysis, Physical Therapy

Bell’s Palsy is a neurological disorder that causes temporary weakness in the facial muscles and nerves. The disorder can be cured with medications and therapy. In this infographic, neuroscientist Rajamani… Leer más

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What is Alexander Disease?

febrero 14, 2019febrero 15, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Alexander Disease, Desarrollo, GFAP, glia, Infographic, intellectual disability, Leukodystrophy, myelin, Neurological Disorder, White matter

Alexander disease is an extremely rare neurological disorder that severely impairs the functions of nervous system leading to intellectual disability and developmental delay. In this infographic, neuroscientist Rajamani Selvam explains… Leer más

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

What is Rett Syndrome?

enero 9, 2019enero 9, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Autismo, CpG, Desarrollo, MECP2, NDD, Neurodevelopment, neurodevelopmental disorer, Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome is a rare developmental disorder that affects girls primarily. In this infographic, neuroscientist Rajamani Selvam explains about the causes of Rett syndrome, clinical traits, and treatments available for the syndrome. You can… Leer más

Aprendizaje y Memoria Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Popular Articles

Understanding Noonan Syndrome

diciembre 12, 2018diciembre 12, 2018 Caitlin Aamodt Cerebro, bullying, Cell signaling, Charles McDowell, G-protein signaling, Genetics, intellectual disability, kinase, Aprendizaje, Long-term potentiation, LTP, Meme, Memory, neurodevelopmental disorer, Neurociencia, noonan syndrome, Novartis, phosphatase, Prison, PTPN11, Ras, Rasopathy

This past November the mug shot of Charles McDowell went viral after viewers noticed that the man in the photo had an unusual phenotype- specifically a larger than average neck.… Leer más

Aging Aprendizaje y Memoria Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Uncategorized

The Pathology of Alzheimer’s Disease

diciembre 6, 2018diciembre 5, 2018 Khayla Black Aging, Alzheimer's, enfermedad de Alzheimer, Amyloid beta, amyloid plaque, dementia, neurofibrillary tangles, Tau

Whether it be forgetting 20 years of your life or having the same conversation every five minutes only to forget it each time, memory impairment can take a large toll… Leer más

Aging Culture Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Food for Your Brain: Mediterranean Diet May Help Your Neurons Live Longer

noviembre 28, 2018noviembre 27, 2018 Marco Travaglio Aging, Alzeihmer's disease, Cerebro, dementia, dietary fat, Fat, Food, income, Aprendizaje, MeDi, Mediterranean Diet, Memory, Oxidative stress, socioeconomic status

Historians consider it one of the ‘cradles of civilization,’ but for many scientists today the real value of the Mediterranean basin does not lie in its contribution to history. Home… Leer más

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

What is Angelman Syndrome?

noviembre 5, 2018noviembre 5, 2018 Rajamani Selvam Angelman syndrome, Desarrollo cerebral, Chromosome, Desarrollo cognitivo, genetic, Genetic Disorder, Infographic, Neurodevelopment

Earlier this year, in a philosophical post, we considered whether children with a genetic disorder called Angelman syndrome are happy. Angelman syndrome is a rare disorder that many of our… Leer más

Movement Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

The Neuroscience of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

noviembre 1, 2018noviembre 2, 2018 Trudi G BFRB, body-focused repetitive behaviors, excoriation disorder, inferior frontal gyrus, nail-biting, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, Pain, trichotillomania

Neuroscience continues to investigate the difference between a bad habit and the spectrum of mental health disorders known as body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). BFRBs afflict less than 3% of the… Leer más

Knowing Neurons - Artistic illustration of three different types of glial cells (astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes)

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Neuro Primer: Glia

octubre 25, 2018octubre 25, 2018 Alexa Erdogan enfermedad de Alzheimer, Astrocyte, Ependymal cells, glia, homeostasis, Immune cells, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Microglia, Neuro Primer, Neurodegenerative disease, Neurodevelopment, Neuroglia, Neuroscience history, Neurotransmitters, Oligodendrocyte, Rene Dutrochet, Rudolf Virchow, Santiago Ramon y Cajal, Synapse, synaptic plasticity, Synaptogenesis

Every single day, a group of cells work tirelessly to monitor and protect the neural architecture of your brain. Some of them even move around, scanning neural networks like recon… Leer más

Aging Brain Basics Neuro Primer Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Neuro Primer: Aging

octubre 10, 2018octubre 8, 2018 Gabrielle Torre AD, Age-related cognitive decline, Aging, ALS, Alzheimer's, enfermedad de Alzheimer, Amyloid, amyloid plaques, Baby Boomers, beta-amyloid, Brain activation, Brain cells, Cardiovascular health, Childhood, Cognición, Cognitive performance, Corteza, dementia, Disease, Executive function, Exercise, Genetics, glutamato, Hippocampus, Longevity, Memory, dismunción de la memoria, myelin, sistema nervioso, Neurogenesis, neuroimagen, Neuronas, Neuroplasticity, Neurociencia, Neurotransmitters, Normal aging, Parkinson's, Parkinson's Disease, Plasticity, Quality of life, Investigar, Science, Sleep, Sleep habits, Ventricles, Working memory

What happens to the brain in aging? Normal aging comes with many changes in brain structure and function. As individuals approach the age of 65 years and above, they experience… Leer más

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Main Bout: New Hopes in the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease

septiembre 25, 2018diciembre 14, 2018 Marco Travaglio cell replacement therapy, CiRA, Dopamina, induced pluripotent stem cells, iPS Cell Research and Application, iPSC, Muhammad Ali, Parkinson's Disease, Substantia Nigra, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Following his Olympic victory in 1960, Muhammad Ali earned the World-Heavyweight-Champion title in 1964 in one of the most celebrated upsets in boxing history. The much-anticipated fight opened with the… Leer más

Brain Stimulation: Learning Method of the 21st Century

Aprendizaje y Memoria Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception

Brain Stimulation: A Learning Method for the 21st Century

abril 4, 2018abril 2, 2018 Amin Kamaleddin Cerebro, brain stimulation, Consciousness, Decision-making, Free Will, Aprendizaje, neuroprosthetics, premotor cortex, carrera

hat is happening in the brain when you decide to reach your hand and grasp a cup of coffee early in the morning? First, the posterior parietal cortex of your… Leer más

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