People with Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and Lewy body dementia (DLB) have different brain activities. Scientists looked at how much schooling people had. They wanted to see if it affected brain waves in these patients. They checked brain waves in people with PDD, DLB, and healthy older adu
Myofibrillar Myopathies (MFMs) are a bunch of genetic muscle disorders. These disorders show up in muscle tissue samples with clear signs. These signs include muscle fiber breakdown, messed-up Z-disks, and a buildup of protein clumps. When these protein clumps get too big, the cell's garbage disposa
The Indiana Fever's coach, Stephanie White, is not happy with the officiating in the WNBA this season. The team's recent loss to the New York Liberty was particularly tough. The game ended with a score of 90-88, and it was a close one. There was a big moment late in the game that really got people t
Billy Joel, the legendary singer, has recently shared some personal news with his fans. He has been diagnosed with a condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus. This condition affects the brain and can cause problems with hearing, vision, and balance. Joel announced that he will be taking a brea
Brain organoids are tiny, simplified versions of a human brain grown in a lab. They are made from cells taken from people with a specific disease. These organoids help scientists understand how the disease affects the brain. One such disease is hereditary diffuse leukoencephalopathy with axonal sphe
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. To better understand and treat it, researchers need to dive deep into the brain's electrical activity. This is where mesoscale insights come into play. Mesoscale refers to the scale between the tiny cells of the brain and the la
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a genetic condition that can cause a range of health issues, including epilepsy, learning difficulties, and autism. It is caused by changes in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes, which lead to problems in the mTOR pathway. This pathway is crucial for cell growth and survival.
Young adults with typical hearing have a fascinating ability to understand speech in noisy settings. This skill is partly due to how their brains process changes in sound volume, known as amplitude modulations or AM. Researchers wanted to understand this process better. They used tests and brain sca
Kidney cancer, specifically renal cell carcinoma, is a serious health issue. It is the most common type of kidney cancer. There are many treatments available. But, many of these treatments have big problems. They often come with nasty side effects, and sometimes the cancer just doesn't respond t
The world is facing a significant health challenge from ESKAPE pathogens. These bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. This is a big problem because it makes infections harder to treat. The World Health Organization is pushing for new ways to fight these pathogens. One promisin
