Articles tagged with Locomotion
Researchers found that Parkinson's patients exhibit 53% lower step length synergy while crossing obstacles compared to healthy subjects. This impairment affects gait timing and foot positioning, making it difficult for patients to navigate obstacles safely, increasing the risk of falls.
Researchers created a brain-sparing amphetamine, PEGyAMPH, that avoids cardiovascular side effects and addictive properties. It stimulates lipolysis and thermogenesis to promote fat breakdown and weight loss.
A proteoglycan, glypican (Dlp), negatively regulates type I synaptic bouton formation, postsynaptic GluRIIA expression, and larval locomotor speed. Decreases in Dlp expression increase non-canonical BMP signaling, leading to increases in GluRIIA expression, type I bouton number, and locomotion.
A £120,000 project aims to eliminate carbon emissions from freight trains in the UK by developing hybrid locomotives. The project will explore digital displacement technology developed by Artemis Intelligent Power as a more efficient alternative to conventional hydraulic pumps.
Researchers have identified two cell populations in the substantia nigra that control distinct phases of locomotion. The study reveals a critical role for these populations in maintaining correct movement, and their dysfunction may contribute to Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Neuronal feedback from sites below the spinal cord injury plays a crucial role in early recovery and maintaining regained motor functions. Incomplete injuries can recover spontaneously with activating specific sensory feedback pathways promoting detour circuits.
Ancient fossils found in Gabon date back 2.1 billion years, revealing a multicellular organism that moved through the mud. The discovery pushes the history of locomotion in complex organisms to over 1.5 billion years earlier than previously thought.
A mathematical model of a train's movements during the 1906 earthquake suggests ground shaking was equivalent to at least a 'severe' level. The calculations are consistent with previous simulations and provide insights into future earthquakes in the region.
A new Spinosaurus fossil from Africa is reported to be the smallest known individual of this giant, sail-backed theropod. The tiny claw phalanx found in Cretaceous-aged sandstones retains the same locomotor adaptations as larger adults.
A study by UMD researchers found that individuals with higher locomotion traits performed better in a diabetes management app, exhibiting greater improvements in blood glucose levels. The study highlights the importance of tailoring interventions to individual personality traits for effective mHealth treatments.
A study by researchers at the University of Basel and FMI identified specific neuron types in the brainstem that regulate high-speed locomotion. These neurons are intermingled with others that can elicit immediate stopping, and their activation can induce full body locomotion.
A new study from the University of Toronto finds that diesel trains can emit nine times higher levels of black carbon and ultrafine particles in cars directly behind locomotives compared to busy city streets. Practical steps for passengers include avoiding front cars during peak emissions periods.
A study by German researchers suggests that activating the PERK protein may alleviate symptoms of progressive supranuclear palsy. The protein helps eliminate abnormal tau molecules, which are also found in other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
A study published in Environmental Research Letters found that peak-time emissions from diesel trains at London's Paddington Station exceeded European air quality recommendations and were higher than nearby roadsides on most days. The station's semi-enclosed design contributed to elevated concentrations of particulate matter, nitrogen ...
Infants develop wariness of heights after gaining locomotor experience, contradicting the idea that they follow a maturational script. The study suggests that exploration and movement strategies are crucial in developing skills and learning to adapt to terrain.
A team of Penn State researchers has developed a method to improve regular battery management practices for lead-acid batteries used in electric locomotives. The new approach increases the cell capacity by 41 percent and overall battery capacity by 30 percent, rejuvenating dead cells and reducing sulfation.
A study by Norwegian University of Life Sciences reveals that more vitellogenin in bees leads to better health and longer life. The protein guides social tasks, supports immune function, and is an antioxidant that promotes stress resistance.
A new study by Duke University researchers has found that home-based physical therapy is an effective way to help stroke survivors regain mobility, with similar results to specialized locomotor training programs. The study, which compared home exercise with body-weight supported treadmill training, found that both approaches led to sig...
A complex dietary supplement has been developed to offset ageing processes in mice by increasing energy supply and reducing free radicals. The formula maintains youthful levels of locomotor activity into old age, preventing key symptoms of ageing.
A recent study by Université Laval found that TBI victims may experience persistent motor deficits despite regaining normal walking speed. The research suggests that even in simple situations, the affected individuals show decreased speed and response times when faced with obstacles or sensory distractions.