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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.

UA scientists uncover biological processes leading to rare brain disorder in babies

Babies born with pontocerebellar hypoplasia type Ib often do not survive past one year. Born with an underdeveloped brain, infants struggle to move, feed and even breathe.

14 Dec 2018

Alzheimer's could possibly be spread via contaminated neurosurgery

Researchers have found that surgical instruments used for neurosurgery could get contaminated by the altered brain proteins that are seen in Alzheimer’s disease. These instruments are capable of spreading the condition if not treated or decontaminated properly before reuse. The study results were published in the latest issue of the journal Nature.

14 Dec 2018

Study provides new insights into molecular mechanisms underlying role of amyloid in Alzheimer's disease

A UCL-led study has confirmed that some vials of a hormone used in discontinued medical treatments contained seeds of a protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease, and are able to seed amyloid pathology in mice.s

14 Dec 2018

World's largest AI-powered medical research network launched by OWKIN

OWKIN today announced the world's largest AI-powered medical research network. The OWKIN Loop Network is comprised of 44 prestigious hospitals and research institutions across the US and Europe, including Cleveland Clinic and Mount Sinai.

13 Dec 2018

Study finds drug targets for Ebola, Dengue, and Zika viruses

No drugs are currently available to treat Ebola, Dengue, or Zika viruses, which infect millions of people every year and result in severe illness, birth defects, and even death. New research from the Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco may finally change that. Scientists identified key ways the three viruses hijack the body's cells, and they found at least one potential drug that can disrupt this process in human cells.

13 Dec 2018

Study uncovers new genetic clues to frontotemporal dementia

Unlike the more common Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia tends to afflict young people. It accounts for an estimated 20 percent of all cases of early-onset dementia.

13 Dec 2018

Research identifies nerve-signaling pathway behind sustained pain after injury

A toddler puts her hand on a hot stove and swiftly withdraws it. Alas, it's too late--the child's finger has sustained a minor burn. To soothe the pain, she puts the burned finger in her mouth.

13 Dec 2018

Children with high levels of callous traits show widespread differences in brain structure

Children with elevated levels of callous traits—such as a lack of remorse and disregard for other people's feelings—show widespread differences in brain structure compared with children with lower levels of the traits, according to a new study published in Biological Psychiatry.

13 Dec 2018

Probiotics may offer therapeutic benefits for biopolar patients

A new study has shown that probiotics may serve as a potential therapeutic approach to bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.

13 Dec 2018

The effect of probiotics on intestinal flora of premature babies

According to our current understanding, intestinal microflora has a considerable effect upon our health. The initial colonization with bacteria directly after birth could be of significant importance for the development of the intestinal flora, which then accompanies us throughout our entire lives.

13 Dec 2018

Study reveals urban and rural differences in prenatal exposure to essential and toxic elements

New findings from a team of Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine researchers reveal urban and rural differences in prenatal exposure to essential and toxic elements.

13 Dec 2018

Ritalin drug affects organization of pathways that build brain networks used in attention, learning

There's a reason so many children are prescribed methylphenidate, better known by the trade name Ritalin: it helps kids quell attention and hyperactivity problems and sit still enough to focus on a school lesson.

13 Dec 2018

Allen Institute for Immunology: A new division focused on human immune system

The Allen Institute today announced the launch of the Allen Institute for Immunology, a new division of the Institute that is dedicated to studying the human immune system.

13 Dec 2018

Study: High levels of oxygen encourage the brain to remain in deep, restorative sleep

Exposure to high levels of oxygen encourages the brain to remain in deep, restorative sleep, according to a new study by University of Alberta neuroscientists.

13 Dec 2018

Chronic bullying during adolescence impacts mental health

The effects of constantly being bullied are more than just psychological. Research now shows that there may be physical structural differences in the brains of adolescents who are regularly victimized, and this could increase the chance that they suffer from mental illness.

13 Dec 2018

New study reveals potential benefits of cEEG monitoring for infant ICU patients

A recent retrospective study evaluating continuous electroencephalography of children in intensive care units found a higher than anticipated number of seizures.

13 Dec 2018

Study describes mechanism that makes people more vulnerable to hunger-causing stimuli

The holiday season is a hard one for anyone watching their weight. The sights and smells of food are hard to resist.

13 Dec 2018

Scientists investigate how a painful event is processed in the brain

Pain is a negative feeling that we want to get rid of as soon as possible. In order to protect our bodies, we react for example by withdrawing the hand. This action is usually understood as the consequence of the perception of pain.

13 Dec 2018

Russian scientists create hardware-information system for brain disorders treatment

A team of scientists of Ural Federal University headed by Prof. Vladimir Kublanov created a hardware-information system for brain disorders prophylaxis and treatment unrivaled both in Russia and throughout the world.

13 Dec 2018

Intellectually active lifestyle confers protection against neurodegeneration in Huntington's patients

Researchers from the Cognition and Brain Plasticity research group of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute and the University of Barcelona, in collaboration with several hospitals, have discovered that an intellectually active lifestyle confers protection against neurodegeneration in people with Huntington's disease, delaying the onset of symptoms and loss of grey matter in the brain.

12 Dec 2018

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UA scientists uncover biological processes leading to rare brain disorder in babies

Alzheimer's could possibly be spread via contaminated neurosurgery

Study provides new insights into molecular mechanisms underlying role of amyloid in Alzheimer's disease

World's largest AI-powered medical research network launched by OWKIN

Study finds drug targets for Ebola, Dengue, and Zika viruses

Study uncovers new genetic clues to frontotemporal dementia

Research identifies nerve-signaling pathway behind sustained pain after injury

Children with high levels of callous traits show widespread differences in brain structure

Probiotics may offer therapeutic benefits for biopolar patients

The effect of probiotics on intestinal flora of premature babies

Study reveals urban and rural differences in prenatal exposure to essential and toxic elements

Ritalin drug affects organization of pathways that build brain networks used in attention, learning

Allen Institute for Immunology: A new division focused on human immune system

Study: High levels of oxygen encourage the brain to remain in deep, restorative sleep

Chronic bullying during adolescence impacts mental health

New study reveals potential benefits of cEEG monitoring for infant ICU patients

Study describes mechanism that makes people more vulnerable to hunger-causing stimuli

Scientists investigate how a painful event is processed in the brain

Russian scientists create hardware-information system for brain disorders treatment

Intellectually active lifestyle confers protection against neurodegeneration in Huntington's patients

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