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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.

Researchers for the first time differentiate human inner ear cells in laboratory

Researchers from the University of Bern and Bern University Hospital have managed for the first time to differentiate human inner ear cells in a laboratory from somatic progenitors and to investigate their origin.

3 Oct 2018

Natural nanoscopic particles identified as possible diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's

Exosomes are natural nanoscopic particles released by most cell types, and are currently the focus of research because they represent a possible tool for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's. These particles are not so easy to isolate, and nanotechnology may help in this process.

3 Oct 2018

Some people can avoid depression by maintaining serotonin level throughout the year

Some people can adjust to environmental stressors to avoid depression. Women need to do this more than men to avoid getting depressed.

3 Oct 2018

Alnylam reports further progress on broadening the therapeutic potential of RNAi

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today further progress on the Company's platform efforts in extrahepatic delivery of novel siRNA conjugates, including central nervous system (CNS) and ocular delivery in rat and non-human primates (NHPs).

3 Oct 2018

Newly discovered protein shown to cause amyloid-beta plaques in Alzheimer's

Scientists have discovered that a potassium channel called KCNB1 can trigger the formation of amyloid-beta plaques seen in Alzheimer's disease.

2 Oct 2018

Study finds disease-causing mutation in French-Canadians

A team of Canadian scientists, including researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital has discovered the first French-Canadian founder mutation gene linked to synucleinopathies, a group of neurodegenerative diseases that includes Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy-Bodies and multiple system atrophy

1 Oct 2018

New, more efficient method for generating brain stem cells in the lab

In two newly published papers, a scientific team at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine reports on the discovery and implementation of a new, more efficient method for generating an important brain stem cell in the laboratory.

1 Oct 2018

Drop in estrogen could lead to development of anxiety and memory problems, finds study

Lack of estrogen may play a role in the development of anxiety and memory problems, according to a new rodent study.

1 Oct 2018

EMBO’s long-term fellowships support advanced research by funding postdoctoral scientists

Committed to scientific excellence, since the 1960s, the European Molecular Biology Organization has helped thousands of early-career scientists through its fellowship programme.

1 Oct 2018

Elevated cerebrospinal fluid levels linked with autism diagnosis, third study confirms

Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute and the University of North Carolina have shown for the third time that an increased amount of extra-axial cerebrospinal fluid is associated with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in young children.

1 Oct 2018

Phase 3 ECHELON-2 clinical trial evaluating ADCETRIS plus CHP meets primary endpoint

Seattle Genetics, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited announced today that the phase 3 ECHELON-2 clinical trial met its primary endpoint.

1 Oct 2018

TEAD1 protein appears to be important regulator of tumor migration in glioblastoma

A specific protein called TEAD1 is an important regulator of tumor migration in glioblastoma, the most common brain tumor in adults, and deactivating this protein may stop tumor cells from migrating away from the main tumor mass, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published October 1 in the journal Nature Communications.

1 Oct 2018

'Kidney-gene' plays role in the central nervous system and controls movement

The WT1 gene fulfills a central role in the development of a healthy, proper functioning kidney. Mutations in WT1 lead to impairments in kidney development and cause Wilms tumors, a pediatric kidney cancer.

1 Oct 2018

Chiropractic treatment could lead to vision problems

For those in the habit of getting their neck adjusted by a chiropractor, the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center has interesting information to know about: High velocity neck manipulation has been shown to result in stress on the eye and lead to spotty vision.

1 Oct 2018

Eisai's antiepileptic drug receives FDA approval to treat partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients

Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that its U.S. subsidiary Eisai Inc. received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for an indication expansion for Eisai's antiepileptic drug Fycompa (perampanel) to cover partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients with epilepsy 4 years of age and older.

1 Oct 2018

EU countries lack capacity to rapidly move future Alzheimer's treatment into clinical use

The health care systems in some European countries lack the capacity to rapidly move a disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer's disease from approval into widespread clinical use, which could leave 1 million people without access to transformative care if such a breakthrough occurs, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

1 Oct 2018

Scientists use machine learning to better predict learning difficulties in children

Scientists using machine learning - a type of artificial intelligence - with data from hundreds of children who struggle at school, identified clusters of learning difficulties which did not match the previous diagnosis the children had been given.

30 Sep 2018

Researchers examine factors associated with mortality post- traumatic brain injury

Model system researchers have examined the factors associated with mortality among individuals aged 16 years and older who were more than one year post- traumatic brain injury.

29 Sep 2018

Specially-designed wearable devices have potential to inform research into selective mutism

In a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, a team led by Child Mind Institute researchers found that specially-designed wearable devices that passively capture and quantify child vocalization features have the potential to inform research into selective mutism by providing standardized, objective measurements that can aid in diagnosis and assess the efficacy of treatment approaches.

29 Sep 2018

Researchers present details about new open science resource for neuroimaging community

An international team of researchers led by scientists at the Child Mind Institute has released the first open-source data sets of non-human primate brain imaging

29 Sep 2018

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Researchers for the first time differentiate human inner ear cells in laboratory

Natural nanoscopic particles identified as possible diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's

Some people can avoid depression by maintaining serotonin level throughout the year

Alnylam reports further progress on broadening the therapeutic potential of RNAi

Newly discovered protein shown to cause amyloid-beta plaques in Alzheimer's

Study finds disease-causing mutation in French-Canadians

New, more efficient method for generating brain stem cells in the lab

Drop in estrogen could lead to development of anxiety and memory problems, finds study

EMBO’s long-term fellowships support advanced research by funding postdoctoral scientists

Elevated cerebrospinal fluid levels linked with autism diagnosis, third study confirms

Phase 3 ECHELON-2 clinical trial evaluating ADCETRIS plus CHP meets primary endpoint

TEAD1 protein appears to be important regulator of tumor migration in glioblastoma

'Kidney-gene' plays role in the central nervous system and controls movement

Chiropractic treatment could lead to vision problems

Eisai's antiepileptic drug receives FDA approval to treat partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients

EU countries lack capacity to rapidly move future Alzheimer's treatment into clinical use

Scientists use machine learning to better predict learning difficulties in children

Researchers examine factors associated with mortality post- traumatic brain injury

Specially-designed wearable devices have potential to inform research into selective mutism

Researchers present details about new open science resource for neuroimaging community

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