Sentences with phrase «function of neurons»

Astrocytes, one type of glial cells are the supporting cells for survival and function of neurons in the brain by secreting many kinds of neuroprotective molecules.

And can we restore at least part of the normal function of the neurons by controlling the activity of RBFOX1?»

Applying mathematical models used for studying the galaxies or interactions between elementary particles, researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, have analysed the spatial distribution of astrocytes: brain cells that are essential for the correct functioning of neurons.

«Pain memory, for example, or certain protective and survival functions of neurons use this nuclear calcium switch, too,» says Prof. Bading.

The FUS protein normally plays a key role in the healthy functioning of neurons, which transmit nerve signals in the brain and spinal cord.

This evidence suggests that the FOXP2 mutation affects both the placement and functioning of the neurons connected to effective communication, from mice all the way to humans.

«Whether tau affects axonal transport or not has been a controversial issue, and nobody knew how to prevent Aβ from impairing this important function of neurons.

The study supports the importance of the serotonin which is specified and maintained by a specific gene, the Pet - 1 gene — for normal functioning of the neurons, synapses and networks in the cortex, as well as proper development of brain circuitry.

As they studied brain activity in the knockout mice, the researchers also found prominent changes in a receptor in the brain known as mGluR5 and other proteins that support the function of neurons and synapses, said co-lead author Xiaoming Wang, M.D., Ph.D., senior research associate in Duke's department of pediatrics.

In the lab, the dots are extremely fast and their light does not fade over time, but more work needs to be done to see whether having these dots implanted disrupts the function of the neurons.

To understand how they work, it's easiest to start from the beginning, in 1943, when neurophysiologist Warren McCulloch and mathematician Walter Pitts used math to describe the function of neurons in animal brains.

With the aid of genetically modified viruses, the research group from UZH managed to specifically interfere with the function of these neurons in mice.

«This is very useful because when the fiber is inserted into the brain, it may affect the function of neurons very close to the fiber,» explained Ohayon.

The size and shape of the so - called dendritic tree is crucial to the function of a neuron: It controls the amount of input from other neurons that a neuron can receive.

Despite this groundbreaking work, much remains to be discovered about the genes that determine the function of neurons.

In a recent study, Granger and scientists with the University of Oregon tracked the release of nerve growth factor in saliva (sNGF), finding for the first time that this protein typically linked to the survival, development or function of neurons may be an important player in understanding the body's response to stress.

«The brain and the gut are linked, so it's not too surprising that the health of the gut can impact the functioning of neurons,» says Jun Sun, associate professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at UIC and corresponding author of the paper.

«I believe this technology will be a breakthrough in investigating cancer treatments and the function of neurons in a complex neural network, which existing technologies have not been able to do.»

Over activation of p38 MAPK damages the synapses and alters the normal functioning of neurons, impairing communication.

The mechanisms of AD are poorly understood, and drug therapy has focused on restoring the normal function of neurons and microglia, i.e. cells mediating brain inflammation.

A critical part of that balance involves the control of a signaling pathway that relies on NF - kappaB, a protein necessary for the survival and function of neurons.

The function of the neurons was restored.

We also want to understand how early stress acts on this receptor and modifies the function of the neurons in question.»

As organisms age, the function of neurons becomes compromised and this often results in the death of neurons (or neurodegeneration).

These questions led Darnell's lab to discover and explore the function of neuron - specific RNA - binding proteins in the mammalian brain.

Proper levels of GABA are essential for increasing brain - derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that facilitates the growth and function of neurons.

It's always improving the function of your neurons, helps them grow, strengthens them and protects against their death.

Both GABA and Phosphatidylcholine are great for overall «brain health» and enhancing the functions of neurons.

Various trials suggest Vinpocetine enhances cerebrovascular blood flow and supports the preservation of the structure and function of neurons.

How do priming and pruning change the number and function of neurons, dendrites, and synapses in students» brains?