Adding cognitive connections to the cerebellum
(Source: ScienceNOW)
Source: ScienceNOW - December 17, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Hatten, M. E. Tags: Neuroscience perspective Source Type: news
Functional topography of anger and aggression in the human cerebellum - Klaus J, Schutter DJLG.
New insights into the functional neuro-anatomic correlates of emotions point toward the involvement of the cerebellum in anger and aggression. To identify cerebellar regions commonly activated in tasks examining the experience of anger and threat as well a... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
UB study identifies new functions in the Machado-Joseph genetic disease
(University of Barcelona) Ataxia is a minority disease with genetic origins, known for its neuromuscular alterations due to the selective loss of neurons in the cerebellum. University of Barcelona researchers have identified new functions in the ataxin 3 gene (ATXN3) -which causes Machado-Joseph disease, the most common type of ataxia- in the development of retina photoreceptors. These results are relevant also to understand other diseases, such as macular degenerations. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - November 25, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Massive brainstem and cerebellum infarction due to traumatic extracranial vertebral artery dissection in a motor traffic accident: an autopsy case report - Wang T, Zhang J, Zou D, Chen Y.
Traumatic unilateral vertebral artery (VA) injury can cause focal thrombosis and may block the basilar artery which can further lead to ischemic stroke and massive cerebral infarction and subarachnoid hemorrhage and even rapid death. Here, we present an au... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Pedestrians and Bicycles Source Type: news
Toxin-induced cerebellar disorders - Dolbec K, Dobbs MR, Ibraheem M.
The cerebellum plays an important role in motor and nonmotor systems, with damage resulting in clinical manifestations presenting as weakness, ataxia, dysarthria, and nystagmus. There are numerous environmental and industrial agents as well as medications ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
How the seasons might influence brain size
Research suggests that changes in air pressure can cause changes in brain volume, in humans as well as in animalsA study by New England researchers looks at howweather and season influence brain size, comparing over three thousand MRI scans and finding small but distinct effects. “Basically, on a stormy day or in the winter, the cerebellum is larger than normal, while the rest of the brain is smaller than normal,” says researcher Gregory Book, of Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Centre. “In summer, the opposite happens.”The cerebellum regulates voluntary movement as well as balance and co-ordination. Previously, chang...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 18, 2020 Category: Science Authors: David Hambling Tags: Medical research Animals Source Type: news
CU Anschutz researchers shed light on split-second decision making
(University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) A little understood region of the cerebellum plays a critical role in making split-second 'go-no go' decisions, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 31, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
The Basal Ganglia and the Cerebellum in Human Emotion The Basal Ganglia and the Cerebellum in Human Emotion
This review explores the basic structure and function of the basal ganglia and cerebellum. What do we know about their functional role in human affective processing?Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 26, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
'Little brain' or cerebellum not so little after all
(San Diego State University) When we say someone has a quick mind, it may be in part thanks to our expanded cerebellum that distinguishes human brains from those of macaque monkeys, for example.High-res imaging shows the cerebellum is 80% of the area of the cortex, indicating it has grown as human behavior and cognition evolved. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 31, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Cerebellar Purkinje cell activity modulates aggressive behavior - Jackman SL, Chen CH, Offermann HL, Drew IR, Harrison BM, Bowman AM, Flick KM, Flaquer I, Regehr WG.
Although the cerebellum is traditionally associated with balance and motor function, it also plays wider roles in affective and cognitive behaviors. Evidence suggests that the cerebellar vermis may regulate aggressive behavior, though the cerebellar circui... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 2, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Don ’t Feel Bad if Your Kids Are Gaming More Than Ever. In Fact, Why Not Join Them?
I’ve been thinking an awful lot about the 1989 Detroit Pistons over the past few days. Rick Mahorn, the starting power forward, can’t make a goddamn layup. Neither can Dennis Rodman. Isaiah Thomas is missing too many shots. Do I have anyone on my team who can stop Michael Jordan, who over the past four games is averaging 83.5 points per game against a squad once known as “The Bad Boys” because of its nasty defensive disposition? I’m not seeing much Bad in these Boys.
Yeah, it would probably be sorry enough if I was consumed by the actual Detroit team that last played an actual NBA game at the...
Source: TIME: Health - April 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sean Gregory Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 UnitedWeRise20Disaster Video Games Source Type: news
What Types of Memory Impairments are There in Children?
Discussion
Memory is an important part of what distinguishes higher order species from others. Memory also is part of one’s self-identity. Difficulties in short-term memory can make common, everyday tasks difficult for the person experiencing the problem particularly if it recently occurred and the person’s long-term memory is intact. Difficulties with long-term memory can also have problems when language, events or even one’s own identity are affected. For some people the memory loss is temporary but for others, memory impairments are permanent and must be accepted and accommodated as part of the overall...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 30, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
AI can help diagnose bipolar disorder on MRI exams
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MRI links bipolar disease to cerebellum changes (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 11, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Sleep deprivation directly following eyeblink-conditioning impairs memory consolidation - De Zeeuw CI, Canto CB.
The relation between sleep and different forms of memory formation continues to be a relevant topic in our daily life. Sleep has been found to affect cerebellum-dependent procedural memory formation, but it remains to be elucidated to what extent the level... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 20, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Mitochondria from Different Brain Cells Have Different Proteins
Organelles isolated from two types of neurons and a nonneuronal astrocyte in the mouse cerebellum showed varying levels of proteins, hinting at functional differences. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - December 1, 2019 Category: Science Tags: The Literature Source Type: news
