Month: November 2022

Developmental Changes in Brain Systems Support Executive Function

Imagine the brain as a complex organization with different departments. In this perspective, scientists have discovered that as we grow, our executive function abilities improve thanks to changes in the brain’s functional systems. These systems are like different divisions within an organization, each responsible for specific tasks. The researchers found that these functional systems are […]

Published on November 25, 2022

The chicken and egg problem of grid cells and place cells

Just like trying to solve a complex maze, scientists are attempting to untangle the intricate relationship between grid cells and place cells in the brain’s cognitive map. The prevailing theory suggests that grid cell modules are formed by a continuous attractor network, with motion during locomotion shifting activity patterns in the brain. However, recent experimental […]

Published on November 25, 2022

Evidence of Filamin A loss of solubility at the prodromal stage of neuropathologically-defined Alzheimer’s disease

IntroductionAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is a multifactorial disorder diagnosed through the assessment of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau protein depositions. Filamin A (FLNA) could be a key partner of both Aβ and tau pathological processes and may be an important contributor to AD progression. The main aim of this study was to describe the differences in FLNA […]

Published on November 24, 2022