Sentences with phrase «focused on brain function»

• Neuropsychologist - clinical neuropsychology is a specialty profession that focuses on brain functioning.

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«So, to be safe, we focus almost entirely on what Aristotle called Logos, which includes the left - brain functions of logic, language, analysis, reasoning, critical thinking, and numbers.»

That is, it was focused on whether his «brain function» could be «improved.»

This theory focuses on neuropsychology, which is a branch of psychology that is dedicated to studying the structure and function of the brain.

This sensation of pain was previously thought to be caused by abnormal plasticity in the sensorimotor cortex of the brain, and rehabilitative therapies have focused on restoring normal motor function to relieve the pain.

It is one of several capitalising on a growing consensus that electrical stimulation can alter brain function to mitigate problems as diverse as depression and stroke and lack of focus.

Dr. Gradinaru's research interests focus on developing tools and methods for neuroscience (optogenetic actuators and sensors; tissue clearing and imaging) as well as on investigating the mechanisms underlying deep brain stimulation (DBS) and on the long - term effects of DBS on neuronal health, function, and ultimately behavior.

The researchers focused on aspects of brain function that are sometimes overlooked in research on aging, Zamroziewicz said.

This has led to a focus on those functions that our brains share with other animals.

The main hypothesis on the cause of Alzheimer's involves amyloid deposition, the buildup of plaques in the brain that impair neurological function; most biomedical efforts to tackle the disease have focused on this issue.

The work, which appears in the journal Cell, focuses on the regulation of «neuronal plasticity» — changes in neuronal structure — and its function in the brain.

Plunges in energy use could signal decline in brain function, and the researchers decided to focus on the hippocampus, a part of the brain known to be affected in Alzheimer's.

He is interested in how chemical modifications of DNA affect brain function, focusing on a protein nicknamed MeCP2.

The 28 men and 45 women also took part in a standardized test, which is typically used to measure different patterns of brain function in older adults, focusing on attention, memory, fluency, language and visuospatial ability.

«Everyone was focusing on genes expressed in the brain,» says Levitt, «but this gene is important for repair of the intestine and immune function.

In the present work, the teams led by Michael Ewers (ISD) and EMBO Member Christian Haass (DZNE) focussed on the TREM2 protein, which functions in specialized brain immune cells called microglia that clear toxic material resulting from nerve cell injury.

This meeting is focused on how the project should address the physical and mathematical principles underlying brain function.

Because stem cells have the ability to develop into many different cell types in the body, researchers at USF's Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair, Department of Neurosurgery & Brain Repair have focused on using stem cells to restore function lost through neurodegenerative disorders or injuries.

This program, McKnight Technological Innovations in Neuroscience Awards, focuses on «how technology may be used or adapted to monitor, manipulate, analyze, or model brain function at any level, from the molecular to the entire organism.»

He looked to other, less invasive approaches that could be used and soon focussed on PET, which allows researchers to safely and non-invasively study the living human brain and track and record its function in health and disease.

Work at the institute focuses on disorders of the developing brain, such as autism and attention deficit disorder; diseases of the aging brain, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's; and restoring function to the damaged brain, including brain - machine interfaces and deep brain stimulation.

Traditionally studies of brain function have focused on task - evoked responses.

Kessler Foundation Research Center focuses on improving function and quality of life for persons with injuries of the spinal cord and brain, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and other chronic neurological conditions.

This network is now the focus of work on brain function in health and disease worldwide, and it has been hypothesised to be relevant to disorders including Alzheimer's disease, autism, and schizophrenia.

Lately he has focused on higher brain functions, particularly in the neural circuitry and genetics of creativity, artistic talent, psychopathology, criminal behavior, and level of consciousness.

«While the field has focused on some obvious receptor pathways in the brain, these are involved in many different functions and side effects are impossible to avoid.

Research focuses on improving function and quality of life for persons with injuries of the spinal cord and brain, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and other chronic neurological conditions.

Human ApoE ɛ2 Promotes Regulatory Mechanisms of Bioenergetic and Synaptic Function in Female Brain: A Focus on V - type H + - ATPase.

Dr. Brownfield's work on the serotonergic system and its impact on brain function has focused on the molecular anatomy of serotonergic neurons and their target neurons.

Ongoing studies in her lab attempt to characterize the relations between sex and brain structure and function; other studies focus on gender identity and sexuality.

We believe that the time is right to focus inquiry on the «middle scale» of brain function where interesting features such as cognition or complex behavior emerge from the interactions that occur in large circuits of neurons.

Andrew's research now largely focuses on how brain function is associated with various mental states — in particular, religious and mystical experiences.

Professor Vesna Sossi will examine how positron emission tomography (PET) imaging has contributed to better understanding of the brain function and disease with particular focus on Parkinson's disease.

This network is now the focus of work on brain function in health and disease worldwide, and it has been hypothesized to be relevant to disorders including Alzheimer's disease, autism, and schizophrenia.

Marcus E. Raichle 2014 Laureate in Neuroscience Washington University in Saint Louis, School of Medicine, US «The Restless Brain» Traditionally, studies of brain function have focused on task - evoked respoBrain» Traditionally, studies of brain function have focused on task - evoked respobrain function have focused on task - evoked responses.

Our laboratory focuses on the structure and function of apolipoprotein (apo) E, including its critical role in cholesterol homeostasis, atherosclerosis and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury.

The researchers wanted to see how brain function is affected by canola oil consumption, so the study was focused on the impairment of memory and the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the Alzheimer's mouse model.

Just one 20 - minute Hatha yoga session has been shown to improve accuracy and speed on tests of inhibitory control and working memory, two measures of brain function responsible for the capability of remaining focused and absorbing as well as retaining information.

His research focuses on the impact of lifestyle choices on brain function, heart disease, and aging.

This focus on rewiring limbic system function shifts the brain and body from a chronic sympathetic response associated with the fight or flight state into a parasympathetic state, or a state of growth and repair, where true healing can take place.

Patients with Alzheimer's disease, Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, and autism are particularly susceptible to seizures, 12 and the focus of much research at the Waisman Center of Developmental Disabilities has been on the myriad ways drugs, diet and genetic manipulation can affect amyloid beta levels, seizure threshold and behavioral phenotypes.13 In an editorial entitled «Concocting the Right Diet for Brain Health» published December 2011 in Translational Medicine, Dr. Westmark expressed concern about the risks of soy: «The prevailing view is soy is healthy, but much remains to be learned regarding its effects on brain development and function.&rBrain Health» published December 2011 in Translational Medicine, Dr. Westmark expressed concern about the risks of soy: «The prevailing view is soy is healthy, but much remains to be learned regarding its effects on brain development and function.&rbrain development and function.»

Physical activity and mindfulness / meditative practices are both important for optimal brain functioning, but for today, we're going to focus primarily on the role of food and nutrition in optimizing our brain function.

Scientists looking at the correlation of soy foods and «brain aging» have focussed on isoflavones, but there are a number of components in soy foods that can contribute to reduced mental function.

The immune system functions better when the parasympathetic nervous system (or the part of the brain that allows us to «rest and digest») assumes control of bodily functions, allowing the body to focus on healing.

I also like his focus on optimising brain function through diet.

One study that focused specifically on the relationship between exercise intensity and BDNF concentration levels found no significant changes in BDNF levels after the low - intensity exercise, but significantly elevated BDNF levels after high - intensity exercise.13 Ferris, L.T., et al. «The Effect of Burst Exercise on Serum Brain - Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels and Cognitive Function,» Medicine and... continue

Ketogenic diets focus on high amounts of fat in the diet, including saturated fats, along with very restricted amounts of carbohydrates, in order to create ketones that bypass insulin resistance in brain cells and energize their metabolic functions in lieu of glucose.

(Naturalhealth365) Over the past decade, the Mediterranean diet — with its focus on fish, extra virgin olive oil, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables — has become the darling of physicians and nutritionists for its ability to improve brain function and lower the risk of chronic diseases like, dementia and cancer.

This online nutrition course focuses on the nutrients your brain, and the «second brain» in your gut need to function optimally, reducing incidences of stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, age related mental decline, eating disorders, addictions, and more.

It began with a shocking revelation: «Stephen Hawking credits his ability to function and maintain focus on such a high level to a certain set of «smart drugs» that enhance cognitive brain function and neural connectivity while strengthening the prefrontal cortex and boosting memory recall.»