snippet How Astrocytic TDP-43 protein accumulation and dysregulation accelerate neurodegeneration When most people think of neurodegenerative disease, they probably think of the loss of neurons and corresponding loss of memories or cognitive function. This expected relationship between neurons and neurodegenerative disease makes sense. After all, neurons are the cells that send information throughout the
snippet Towards the Effective and Safe Treatment of Psychosis and Alzheimer’s Disease In the U.S. alone, there are 6.2 million people living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), the most common form of dementia [1]. While this unfortunate reality is generally recognized by the public, a lesser-known fact is that approximately 50% of those suffering
Issue 31 Pain and distress in animal research Documentation of pain and distress that may affect behavior and wellbeing is generally more difficult for animals than it is for humans, which can skew the results.
Issue 28 Effects of Alcohol on the Neuroimmune System Imagine you’re at a college party: The music’s loud, people are dancing, and you’re surrounded by bottles of whiskey, beer, vodka, and rum. You take a shot, and someone hands you another drink.
Issue 28 A Review of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response Imagine a tingling sensation, starting at the top of the scalp and traveling down your spine, inducing a state of relaxation and deep breathing [1]. You feel an increased desire
Issue 27 Coffee or Conditioning? Coffee, café, 咖啡, قهوة, コーヒー, КоΦέ, Kahvi. No matter what you call it, that bitter, dark brown drink is universally recognized as a crisp beacon that cuts through mental fog.
Issue 25 Harnessing Your Inner Bear: The Neuroscience Behind Hibernation You’ve just woken up from a deep sleep. As you slowly regain your senses, you find you have a renewed sense of vigor. The birds are chirping outside, and the sun’s rays neatly drape themselves on your wall.
