Irene Chaves-Coira
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Irene Chaves-Coira has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Angel Nuñez
Department of Anatomy, Histology and Neurosciences, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28029 Madrid, Spain
1 shared publication - Ignacio Torres-Aleman
Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience
1 shared publication - Jonathan Adrián Zegarra-Valdivia
Psychology Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima 15067, Peru
1 shared publication - Nuria García-Magro
Faculty of Health Science, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Pozuelo de Alarcon, 28223 Madrid, Spain
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Cognitive Deficits in Aging Related to Changes in Basal Forebrain Neuronal Activity
Aging is a physiological process accompanied by a decline in cognitive performance. The cholinergic neurons of the basal forebrain provide projections to the cortex that are directly engaged in many cognitive processes in mammals. In addition, basal forebrain neurons contribute to the generation of different rhythms in the EEG along the sleep/wakefulness cycle. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of recent advances grouped around the changes in basal forebrain activity during healthy aging. Elucidating the underlying mechanisms of brain function and their decline is especially relevant in today’s society as an increasingly aged population faces higher risks of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. The profound age-related cognitive deficits and neurodegenerative diseases associated with basal forebrain dysfunction highlight the importance of investigating the aging of this brain region.
Open AccessCognitive Deficits in Aging Related to Changes in Basal Forebrain Neuronal Activity
Aging is a physiological process accompanied by a decline in cognitive performance. The cholinergic neurons of the basal forebrain provide projections to the cortex that are directly engaged in many cognitive processes in mammals. In addition, basal forebrain neurons contribute to the generation of different rhythms in the EEG along the sleep/wakefulness cycle. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of recent advances grouped around the changes in basal forebrain activity during healthy aging. Elucidating the underlying mechanisms of brain function and their decline is especially relevant in today’s society as an increasingly aged population faces higher risks of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. The profound age-related cognitive deficits and neurodegenerative diseases associated with basal forebrain dysfunction highlight the importance of investigating the aging of this brain region.