Distinguishing Benign from Dangerous Gastric Pneumatosis: A Complex Clinical Challenge
Gastric pneumatosis includes benign gastric emphysema and deadly emphysematous gastritis. A recent case highlights the challenge in distinguishing these conditions to guide treatment and avoid unnecessary surgery.
New Brainstem Neurons Identified in Anxiety-Related Neural Circuitry
Scientists have discovered a new group of brainstem neurons involved in anxiety-like behaviors, expanding our understanding of the brain circuits that regulate anxiety.
Marco Facchin Delves into the Dynamic Interplay of Neuroscience Theory and Philosophy
Marco Facchin emphasizes that while computational models are influential in neuroscience, they are part of a broader, evolving set of theories exploring cognition's complexity.
Human Brain Organoids Grown for Five Years Show Postnatal Developmental Features
Human brain organoids grown for five years in a lab have developed postnatal features, advancing beyond typical prenatal stages and offering new research possibilities.
Gene Activity During Brain Development Influenced by Nuclear Positioning
Research on developing human brain tissue suggests that gene activation increases when genes move from the nucleus edge toward RNA-processing regions, highlighting nuclear positioning's role in brain development.
Advancing Climate Neuroscience: Calls for Integrated and Directed Research
Five years after its inception, climate neuroscience calls for more integrated and guided research to better understand how climate change affects brain health and behavior.
Autism Science Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship
The Autism Science Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025 Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship, offering students hands-on experience in autism research.
Autism Science Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to Science-Driven Research and Advocacy
The Autism Science Foundation marks 20 years of commitment to science-based autism research and advocacy, reaffirming its mission amid ongoing challenges and misinformation.
Autism Science Foundation Launches Survey to Assess Impact of Funding Cuts
The Autism Science Foundation is conducting a survey to understand how recent funding cuts are affecting the autism community, inviting those impacted to share their experiences.
New Research Highlights Potential Early Markers in Infant Brain Development Linked to Autism
New studies suggest that certain brain development patterns in infants may be linked to autism, offering potential for earlier identification and intervention.