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The human brain is the center of the human nervous system and is a highly complex organ. Enclosed in the cranium, it has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but is over three times as large as the brain of a typical mammal with an equivalent body size.

Study offers new insights into how ketamine works

A World Health Organization Essential Medicine, ketamine is widely used at varying doses for sedation, pain control, general anesthesia and as a therapy for treatment-resistant depression.

21 May 2024

Hallucinations and nightmares could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases

An increase in nightmares and hallucinations – or 'daymares' – could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, say an international team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and King's College London.

21 May 2024

Scientists uncover protein folding secrets through sound

By converting their data into sounds, scientists discovered how hydrogen bonds contribute to the lightning-fast gyrations that transform a string of amino acids into a functional, folded protein.

21 May 2024

Innovative 3D-printed implants and bioluminescent tools transform sensory process studies

A sensory process such as pain is no ordinary phenomenon-;it's a symphony of neural and vascular interactions orchestrated by the brain and spinal cord.

21 May 2024

Can music therapy improve language development in preterm children by 24 months?

The impact of parent-led, infant-directed singing on language development at 24 months.

21 May 2024

New CRISPR screen method reveals cellular drivers of neurological disorders

The brain is often referred to as a "black box"-;one that's difficult to peer inside and determine what's happening at any given moment.

20 May 2024

World's first human mini-brain with a fully functional blood-brain barrier developed

In a pioneering achievement, a research team led by experts at Cincinnati Children's have developed the world's first human mini-brain that incorporates a fully functional blood-brain barrier (BBB).

20 May 2024

Study identifies PI3K-beta as key target in overcoming chemotherapy resistance in glioblastoma

For many patients with a deadly type of brain cancer called glioblastoma, chemotherapy resistance is a big problem.

20 May 2024

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women tied to children's neurobehavioral problems

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women are linked to increased odds of their children exhibiting neurobehavioral problems at age 3, according to a new study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher.

20 May 2024

Disabling survival pathways could be a promising strategy for brain tumor treatment

When you disable the brakes on a race car, it quickly crashes. Dr. Barak Rotblat wants to do something similar to brain cancer cells.

20 May 2024

Parents struggle to monitor teens' caffeine intake, national poll reveals

A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen's daily life, according to a national poll.

20 May 2024

UQ scientists reveal protective effects of exercise on the aging brain

University of Queensland research has found exercise can help prevent or slow cognitive decline during aging.

20 May 2024

Treating obesity using glucagon-like peptide-1-directed N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor inhibition

Bimodal drug that successfully cures obesity, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia in mouse models.

20 May 2024

Study shows clear benefits of in-ambulance blood pressure treatment for stroke patients

Early identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatment in patients with suspected acute stroke, according to new research.

20 May 2024

Machine learning enhances early detection of glioma mutations

Machine learning (ML) methods can quickly and accurately diagnose mutations in gliomas – primary brain tumors.

20 May 2024

Study shows how working memory improves through practice

"Practice makes perfect" is no mere cliché, according to a new study from researchers at The Rockefeller University and UCLA. Instead, it's the recipe for mastering a task, because repeating an activity over and over solidifies neural pathways in your brain.

17 May 2024

Study confirms strong barrier preventing chronic wasting disease transmission to humans

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Study offers new insights into how ketamine works

Hallucinations and nightmares could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases

Scientists uncover protein folding secrets through sound

Innovative 3D-printed implants and bioluminescent tools transform sensory process studies

Can music therapy improve language development in preterm children by 24 months?

New CRISPR screen method reveals cellular drivers of neurological disorders

World's first human mini-brain with a fully functional blood-brain barrier developed

Study identifies PI3K-beta as key target in overcoming chemotherapy resistance in glioblastoma

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women tied to children's neurobehavioral problems

Disabling survival pathways could be a promising strategy for brain tumor treatment

Parents struggle to monitor teens' caffeine intake, national poll reveals

UQ scientists reveal protective effects of exercise on the aging brain

Treating obesity using glucagon-like peptide-1-directed N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor inhibition

Study shows clear benefits of in-ambulance blood pressure treatment for stroke patients

Machine learning enhances early detection of glioma mutations

Study shows how working memory improves through practice

Study confirms strong barrier preventing chronic wasting disease transmission to humans

Denmark study: Air pollution tied to increased risk of dementia

Neural symphony: Arousal's influence on visual thalamic activity

Study reveals lung vascular differences in growth-restricted fetuses

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