MS patients are about twice as likely to develop restless legs syndrome than those without the disease, according to a study in Spain.

This valuable study assesses through simulations how several features of local cortical circuits - interneuron subtypes, their specific targeting of dendritic compartments, and certain brain rhythms - ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be painful and sometimes frequent, especially for women and seniors. UTIs can occur with the introduction of bacteria, like E. coli, into the system, which can be ...

Pyramidal tract Wallerian degeneration has been detected on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as T2-weighted high-intensity areas. We analyzed the relation between the extent of brain stem Wallerian ...

Psilocybin is the active ingredient that gives so-called "magic mushrooms" their hallucinogenic kick. It also has a therapeutic potential for treating depression. Now, Cornell University researchers ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – Psilocybin is the active ingredient that gives so-called “magic mushrooms” their hallucinogenic kick. It also has a therapeutic potential for treating depression. Now, Cornell ...

A new Georgetown University Medical Center study exploring a new brain imaging technique is bringing stroke experts a step closer to better tailoring rehabilitation.

A new Georgetown University Medical Center study exploring a new brain imaging technique is bringing stroke experts a step closer to better tailoring rehabilitation. A new study by a global team of ...

Summary: Layer 5 pyramidal neurons, crucial for brain information processing, vary significantly in their synaptic protein composition based on neuron type. Research shows that intratelencephalic (IT) ...

7 January 2025, Leuven – Specific brain cells known as layer 5 pyramidal neurons play a vital role in how our brains process information. Research by the team of Prof. Joris de Wit (VIB-KU Leuven) and ...