All articles tagged with #neuron loss
A NIH-funded study found that repeated head impacts in young athletes can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation, with changes detectable years before CTE develops, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.
Research shows that the brain's cortex can rapidly reorganize itself within days after neuron loss, with unused neurons taking over functions, which may explain its resilience during aging and in diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
A recent study investigated the effects of fetal alcohol exposure on brain development in neonatal mice. The study found that ethanol-induced neonatal apoptosis often causes immediate neuron deficits that persist into adulthood. Some brain regions are more vulnerable to ethanol-induced neuron loss than others, with the anterior thalamic nuclei showing the greatest loss of neurons. The study highlights the importance of identifying vulnerable brain regions for potential therapeutic interventions and may inform strategies for preventing or mitigating the long-term consequences of alcohol exposure during critical periods of brain development.