Motor neuron disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS, is a muscle wasting condition caused by messages from the brain's motor neurons not reaching the muscles, causing them to ...

The researchers used a high-contrast form of MRI to build detailed maps of the brains of 142 autistic children, comparing them with images taken from 8,971 controls (children without an autism ...

A team led by University of Pisa biologist Sara De Vincentiis used mini-brains grown in a lab to test a technique they're ...

MRI to look at a person's brain or spine for areas of damage Other tests may also be done to rule out different diseases with similar symptoms, including spinal fluid tests and muscle and/or nerve ...

MRI scans may help map the functional and structural connections in the brain and allow scientists to predict patterns of atrophy in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to a study ...

Advanced MRI scans help identify one in three concussion patients with 'hidden disease' Date: August 11, 2024 Source: University of Cambridge Summary: Offering patients with concussion a type of ...

A protein found in our cells has emerged as a secret weapon against biological aging, acting like a glue to repair damaged DNA and ward off neurological degeneration including that seen in motor ...