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Electron micrographs show typical microglia in the prefrontal cortex of a 92-year-old healthy female (left) and dark microglia a 91-year-old female patient with Alzheimer’s disease (right)Anna Flury

Cellular stress mechanism links microglia to Alzheimer’s disease progression

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New research from CUNY identifies how brain immune cells drive neurodegeneration through stress-induced toxic lipid production, offering potential therapeutic targets.  

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Genetic testing transforms care pathways for children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Genetic testing transforms care pathways for children with neurodevelopmental disorders

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UCLA Health study demonstrates significant impact of genetic diagnostics on treatment decisions and specialist referrals in complex neurodevelopmental cases, pointing towards more personalised medical approaches.  

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Novel brain-adhesive sensor enables precise epilepsy treatment monitoring

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South Korean researchers have developed a soft, adhesive brain sensor that could significantly improve the effectiveness of ultrasound-based epilepsy treatments by enabling accurate, real-time monitoring of brain activity during stimulation.  

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Novel advanced brain imaging technique reveals complex blood flow patterns in microscopic detail

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Scientists have developed a revolutionary optical imaging technique that provides unprecedented views of blood vessels in the living brain, offering new ways to study neurological conditions like stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.  

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Novel brain-adhesive sensor enables precise epilepsy treatment monitoring

Novel brain-adhesive sensor enables precise epilepsy treatment monitoring

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South Korean researchers have developed a soft, adhesive brain sensor that could significantly improve the effectiveness of ultrasound-based epilepsy treatments by enabling accurate, real-time monitoring of brain activity during stimulation.  

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Novel microscope technology enhances neural circuit visualisation at unprecedented scale

Novel microscope technology enhances neural circuit visualisation at unprecedented scale

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A new imaging system developed at Cornell University enables simultaneous visualisation of large-scale neural networks at single-cell resolution, combining deep tissue penetration with expansive field of view capabilities.  

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Using video streaming and consultation in the ambulance.© Magnus Andersson Hagiwara and Hanna Maurin Söderholm

Video streaming from ambulances could improve stroke outcomes

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A new study suggests that video consultations between ambulance staff and stroke specialists could lead to faster, more precise treatment decisions for acute stroke patients, potentially saving lives and reducing long-term disability.  

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Erin Yamamoto, M.D., and Juan Piantino, M.D.©OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks

Brain’s waste clearance system definitively imaged in humans for the first time

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Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have provided the first definitive imaging evidence of the glymphatic system in human brains, confirming a long-hypothesised network of waste clearance pathways.  

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Researchers have mapped nearly 140,000 neurons in the fruit-fly brain.

Unveiling the neural labyrinth: Fruit fly brain map sets new benchmark in neuroscience

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Researchers unveil the most comprehensive neural map of an adult animal brain to date, offering unprecedented insights into brain circuitry and function.  

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New blood test promises rapid and accurate diagnosis of ALS

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Researchers have developed a highly accurate blood test for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), potentially reducing diagnosis times and improving patient outcomes.  

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