When a neuron ages, it loses synaptic connections with other neurons, it is less able to transmit nerve impulses, and its metabolism is also altered. This process of neuronal aging — inevitable with ...

In a comprehensive review published in the October 2024 issue of Genomic Psychiatry, researchers have unveiled crucial insights into how two types of hormone receptors collaborate to maintain brain ...

Within the human brain, movement is coordinated by a brain region called the striatum, which sends instructions to motor ...

Important information on how the motor domain of KIF5 can specifically recognize axons, by a mechanism that involves regionally different microtubule dynamics within a neuron, has been revealed 39 ...

Stroke is a common disease in clinical practice, which seriously endangers people’s physical and mental health. The neurovascular unit (NVU) plays a key role in the occurrence and development of ...

Motor neuron diseases are uncommon, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also often called "Lou Gehrig's disease" is the most well-known motor neuron disease. There are several other types of ...

Last year, George was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) – a condition where brain and nerve cells (motor neurones) gradually stop working. And the brain and spine lose function.

Instead, MacDonald decided to write her own announcement for when the time came. She was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) three years ago, and the battle she fought is one that has inspired ...

Rude Giant Beer House, on Brown Street, held 'Holton Fest' on Saturday, September 28 to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). The concert, which raised £712.25 for the charity, ...

Drugs that "switch on" vitamin A in the body may also help stave off conditions such as motor neuron disease (MND). The largest-ever trial of a psychological intervention for patients with motor ...

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) has reported unprecedented demand for its services – with more than 600 families living with MND supported by the group last year. Speaking ahead of ...

A beloved Australian TV host has announced her own death on social media after she lost her battle with motor neurone disease. Fiona MacDonald died with her sister Kylie and sons by her side ...