Tag: Neurology and Neuroscience
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How the Brain Anticipates Errors and Encodes Expectations
New study demonstrates the midbrain’s role in encoding identity errors and how those are used to update expectations in the orbitofrontal cortex.
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When Kids’ Autistic Brains Can’t Calm Down
A new Northwestern Medicine study shows how a breakdown in the development of inhibitory neurons helps explain autism’s link to epilepsy.
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Adult-Onset Neurodegeneration Has Roots in Early Development
The roots of a progressive degenerative disease begin much earlier than previously thought, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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Scientists Develop New Tool to Study Nicotine Receptors
A team of scientists has developed a new technique that allows investigators to better study the effects of nicotine on brain cells.
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DNA Methylation Plays Key Role in Stem Cell Differentiation
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered how DNA methylation triggers stem cells to transform into more specialized neuronal cells.
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The Coffee Cannabis Connection
A new Northwestern Medicine study has discovered coffee changes many more metabolites in the blood than previously known, including those in the endocannabinoid system.
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Stretchable Electronics a ‘Game Changer’ for Stroke Recovery Treatment
A groundbreaking new wearable device developed by Northwestern scientists and designed to be worn on the throat could be a game-changer in the field of stroke rehabilitation.
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Huntington’s Disease Provides New Cancer Weapon
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered why Huntington’s disease is so toxic to cancer cells and have harnessed it for a novel approach to treat cancer.
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Genetic Modifications to “Clock Gene” Impact Circadian Cycles
A genetic change in a “clock gene” produced significant changes in circadian rhythm, providing insight into how the complex system is regulated according to a study published in PNAS.
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Study Shows Broader Benefit for Life-Saving Procedure After Stroke
An emergency thrombectomy, which surgically removes large blood clots, may be beneficial in far more stroke patients than previously thought, according to a new trial.
