Shawnna Jantz LPCC’s Post

Absolutely unconscionable that this is where we are at in our response. Enough journal article writing. We have long known of CNS reservoir persistence, including the work of Dr. Daniel Chertow in December, 2021. He observed persistence in the basal ganglia, to which the substantia nigra belongs. So, this comes as no surprise. We have long known that every cell type that constitutes the CNS reservoir of those living with HIV is productively infected by SARS-Cov-2: perivascular macrophages, the choroid plexus, pericytes, astrocytes, and microglia. The CNS reservoir is expanding on a daily basis relying upon the same mechanism observed in HIV, the Tunneling Nanotube, implicated by Ana Pepe in 2022. Our intellectual capital’s immune competence and cognition is being destroyed on a daily basis, for which there will be no recovery. Stop writing. Take action. Disgusting and depraved.

This is a really interesting read. TL:DR COVID-19 is able to infect dopamine neurons, which may be contributing to long COVID symptoms (such as brain fog and depression). The infected neurons go into a state where they don't grow or reproduce. It will be interesting to see if this causes long term damage that increases the chances of patients later developing neurodegenerative diseases connected to the dopamine pathway, such as Parkinson's Disease, the rates of which are already on the rise due to other factors.

I have friends and family dealing with Traumatic Brain Injuries, so intrigued by the recent research and developments to improve recovery and the outcomes of these events. For Traumatic Brain Injuries, a recent study found that "one of the more effective ways of preventing the devastating effects of traumatic brain injury might be to fix TDP-43 (biomarker) and prevent its mislocalization early after injury." #TBI #neurologyresearch

#mitochondrial role in #neuronal function, from #neurogenesis to normal cell function such as #plasticity so important for #learning and #behavior to #neuropathologies.

The power of light and sound...🤯 "MIT researchers have now shown that a noninvasive treatment, which stimulates gamma frequency brain waves, may hold promise for treating chemo brain. In a study of mice, they found that daily exposure to light and sound with a frequency of 40 hertz protected brain cells from chemotherapy-induced damage. The treatment also helped to prevent memory loss and impairment of other cognitive functions." #ResearchInnovation #GammaWaves #ChemoBrainTreatment #MITResearch https://lnkd.in/gxxAezHk

Our body is just amazing……#Neuroscience #BrainHealth #MentalWellness #MindBodyConnection #Neuroplasticity #CognitiveFunction #BrainScience #MentalFitness #NeurologicalResearch #BrainHealthMatters #NeurologicalHealth #MentalResilience #NeurologicalDisorders #BrainTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #NeurologicalDevelopment #BrainFunction #NeurologicalRecovery #MentalWellbeing #BrainBoost #psychotherapy #mentalhealthmatters

This is groundbreaking ⚡️⚡️ Here’s the summary in layman’s terms: 1. The way tiny energy centers (called mitochondria) inside new brain cells come together plays a key role in how these cells connect and communicate, not just in keeping them alive. 2 The formation of new brain cells in a specific brain area (hippocampus) influences learning, memory, and mood, and this process could be important in tackling brain aging and depression. 3. This research indicates that focusing on how these tiny energy centers inside brain cells join together might lead to new ways to help the brain recover in various diseases. #neurology #neurodegenerativediseases #cognition #neuropsychiatry #medicalresearch #appliedsciences #medicalinnovation #medicalinterventions #noveltherapies

Insightful research into how the #mitochondria relates to #neurogenesis and #synapticplasticity! Highly recommend this a read and following their page for some great content in the neuro field. #biobrainbuddies #neuro #neuroscience

Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) showing promise from improving mitochondrial function in the brain. Key Facts: Mitochondrial fusion dynamics in new neurons are essential for synaptic plasticity, not just neuronal survival. Adult neurogenesis occurs in the hippocampus, affecting cognition and emotional behavior, with implications for neurodegenerative and depressive disorders. The study suggests that targeting mitochondrial fusion could offer novel strategies for restoring brain function in disease.

A new discovery in brain's research unveils the function of a previously little-understood brain junction involving oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs). These cells, integral in forming the protective myelin sheath around nerve cells, have been found to form unique synapses with neurons, influencing myelin production. This discovery could have significant implications for treating a range of conditions from multiple sclerosis to Alzheimer’s disease and even glioma. The study suggests that manipulating these neuron-OPC synapses could offer new methods for disease intervention, particularly in demyelinating disorders. For detailed information, please read here: https://lnkd.in/gqTXxcV7