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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.

New molecular research shows how antidepressants work

New molecular research shows how chemically diverse drugs used to treat depression and anxiety disorders interact with the protein that transports serotonin in the brain.

29 Jan 2018

Circadian rhythm disruptions occur much earlier in people at risk of Alzheimer's

People with Alzheimer's disease are known to have disturbances in their internal body clocks that affect the sleep/wake cycle and may increase risk of developing the disorder.

29 Jan 2018

Rockefeller scientists develop system to model Huntington’s in human embryonic stem cells

With new findings, scientists may be poised to break a long impasse in research on Huntington's disease, a fatal hereditary disorder for which there is currently no treatment.

29 Jan 2018

Cerenovus receives FDA approval for mini coil device for cerebral aneurysm and stroke

Cerenovus recently announced the launch of the GALAXY G3™ MINI Coil, for use in the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms and hemorrhagic stroke.

29 Jan 2018

Brain response to hearing one's own name found to be diminished in adults with autism

Previously, research has shown that children at risk of an autism diagnosis respond less to hearing their own name.

29 Jan 2018

New study sheds light on important protein involved in memory formation

A team of researchers have made important discoveries about a protein called AKT that is key to the formation of new memories.

29 Jan 2018

Comprehensive new guideline for management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in children

For babies diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a comprehensive new guideline in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to provide guidance to physicians in diagnosing and managing the condition from the time a diagnosis is made during pregnancy through the teen years.

29 Jan 2018

No-carb diet for pregnant woman could harm fetus, study finds

A new study from researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found that pregnant women and women wishing to get pregnant should avoid following diets that reduce or eradicate carbohydrates from their diet.

29 Jan 2018

Public awareness campaigns play key role in the battle against infectious diseases

Public awareness campaigns on spotting the signs and symptoms of infectious diseases and how to prevent them, play a key role in helping to stop the spread of such infections, a new study in the journal Epidemiology and Infection reports.

29 Jan 2018

Research provides new insights into how the brain controls sex

A research team led by Professor Julie Bakker at Liège University (Belgium) and Professor Ulrich Boehm at Saarland University has made a major advancement in our understanding of how the brain controls sex.

27 Jan 2018

Discovery may offer new therapeutic approach for kids with Prader-Willi syndrome

Stem cell researchers at UConn Health have reversed Prader-Willi syndrome in brain cells growing in the lab, findings they recently published in the Human Molecular Genetics.

27 Jan 2018

Study sheds light on key protein involved in memory formation and brain growth

Ask a nonscientist what memories are made of and you'll likely conjure images of childhood birthday parties or wedding days. Charles Hoeffer thinks about proteins.

27 Jan 2018

Specialized stenting system found to be beneficial for certain stroke patients

A specialized stenting system used to open blocked arteries in the brain resulted in a low complication rate among a specific group of patients with stroke histories, a study led by Cedars-Sinai researchers has found.

27 Jan 2018

Research provides insights into metacognition of experienced and non-experienced events

Metacognitive judgments on non-experienced events are processed in the frontopolar cortex of the brain, whereas metacognition on experienced events is associated with the dorsal prefrontal cortex, as reported in a study on non-human primates just published in Neuron.

27 Jan 2018

Aerobic exercise may improve cognitive symptoms in older adults at risk for AD

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills over time. It is the most common form of dementia in older adults.

27 Jan 2018

Virtual reality provides new insight into how different brain areas assemble memories

Virtual reality is helping neuroscientists at the University of California, Davis, get new insight into how different brain areas assemble memories in context.

27 Jan 2018

Scientists test new tactic for controlling motor complications in Parkinson's disease

Standard drug treatment for Parkinson's disease can over time induce motor complications that reduce the effectiveness of restoring mobility.

27 Jan 2018

CMSC's educational conference provides up-to-date information on multiple sclerosis

The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC), the leading member-driven North American organization dedicated to improving and advancing the standards of healthcare and clinical research for those living with MS, announces that registration is open for its 32nd Annual Meeting.

25 Jan 2018

Mosquitoes can rapidly learn and remember the smell of hosts, study shows

Your grandmother's insistence that you receive more bug bites because you're 'sweeter' may not be that far-fetched after all, according to pioneering research from Virginia Tech scientists.

25 Jan 2018

Repurposed drug effectively protects against Zika virus in mouse models

In both cell cultures and mouse models, a drug used to treat Hepatitis C effectively protected and rescued neural cells infected by the Zika virus -- and blocked transmission of the virus to mouse fetuses.

25 Jan 2018

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New molecular research shows how antidepressants work

Circadian rhythm disruptions occur much earlier in people at risk of Alzheimer's

Rockefeller scientists develop system to model Huntington’s in human embryonic stem cells

Cerenovus receives FDA approval for mini coil device for cerebral aneurysm and stroke

Brain response to hearing one's own name found to be diminished in adults with autism

New study sheds light on important protein involved in memory formation

Comprehensive new guideline for management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in children

No-carb diet for pregnant woman could harm fetus, study finds

Public awareness campaigns play key role in the battle against infectious diseases

Research provides new insights into how the brain controls sex

Discovery may offer new therapeutic approach for kids with Prader-Willi syndrome

Study sheds light on key protein involved in memory formation and brain growth

Specialized stenting system found to be beneficial for certain stroke patients

Research provides insights into metacognition of experienced and non-experienced events

Aerobic exercise may improve cognitive symptoms in older adults at risk for AD

Virtual reality provides new insight into how different brain areas assemble memories

Scientists test new tactic for controlling motor complications in Parkinson's disease

CMSC's educational conference provides up-to-date information on multiple sclerosis

Mosquitoes can rapidly learn and remember the smell of hosts, study shows

Repurposed drug effectively protects against Zika virus in mouse models

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