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From The Labs

Understanding the neural dynamics of emotional processing in treatment-resistant depression

April 23, 2024 amygdala,  deep brain stimulation,  happy feelings,  prefrontal cortex,  Research,  sad feelings,  treatment-resistant depression

The researchers hope that in the future their findings could be used as a marker of effective therapeutic response.

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Deep brain stimulation induces more healthy neurons and sustained memory benefits in Rett animal models

October 19, 2023 brain-derived neurotrophic factor,  deep brain stimulation,  MECP2,  Research,  Rett Syndrome

DBS results in a significant and long-lasting improvement to memory in Rett animal models strongly suggesting evaluating this approach to treat Rett patients.

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Does a disease impact your identity?

September 30, 2022 adolescent,  Brain,  Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  deep brain stimulation,  OCD,  Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation,  Summer Interns,  Technology

This is the fifth in an ongoing series by Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy summer interns, undergraduate/graduate students interested in emerging ethical issues. What are the

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From The Labs

Brain stimulation device enables new understanding of OCD

December 16, 2021 DBS therapy,  deep brain stimulation,  obsessive-compulsive disorder,  Research,  treatment-resistant OCD

Deep brain stimulation resulted in significant improvement of severe OCD symptoms resistant to conventional therapy.

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Pediatric deep brain stimulation: What’s the importance of shared decision making?

September 23, 2021 adolescent,  Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  deep brain stimulation,  shared decision-making

A closer look at shared decision-making about deep brain stimulation involving the patient, the parent, and the clinician.

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Fine-tuning deep brain stimulation plus exercise restore movement in ataxia

April 6, 2021 ataxia,  deep brain stimulation,  Purkinje cells,  Research

A precise combination of DBS and exercise rescued and maintained limb coordination and stepping in mice without further stimulation.

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Black History Month Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Roy Sillitoe

February 9, 2021 Black History Month,  deep brain stimulation,  Neurodegeneration,  Research,  Tremor

Dr. Sillitoe shared his approach of ‘mixing the sciences’ to unravel the causes of brain diseases and something few people know about him.

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From The Labs

From my perspective: Amanda Brown shares her experiences as a graduate student at Baylor

April 16, 2020 Cerebellum,  deep brain stimulation,  Graduate Student,  Purkinje cell,  Research,  Tremor

From the Labs interviewed Amanda Brown to learn about what drives her fascination with science, her interest in science communication and her future plans in

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From The Labs

Image of the Month: Cerebellar Purkinje cells

April 2, 2020 deep brain stimulation,  Image of the month,  Purkinje cell,  Research,  Tremor

Purkinje cells are a type of neuron located in the cerebellar cortex of the brain.   Purkinje cells are involved in the regulation of movement,

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Researchers identify and learn to control brain cell that triggers tremor

March 31, 2020 deep brain stimulation,  optogenetics,  Purkinje cell,  Research,  Tremor

Tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic shaking movement in one or more parts of the body. Available treatments are not always effective and the development of

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Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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