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New and sudden headaches may be a symptom of COVID-19

Researchers report a case of a young male patient who came in with a headache to an emergency room. He had increased intracranial pressure and tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, suggesting new headaches during the pandemic should not be ignored.

2 Dec 2020

POSTECH researchers solve the enigma to treating neurological diseases

Neurological diseases of the brain such as dementia, autism and schizophrenia are now a growing social problem. Nevertheless, studies on their definitive cause are still insufficient.

2 Dec 2020

Researchers describe cellular mediator that makes muscle adaptation to exercise possible

The onset of any physical exercise program causes muscle pain that can hinder movements as simple as getting up from a sofa. With time and a little persistence, the muscles become accustomed to the effort, developing more strength and endurance.

1 Dec 2020

Study may help to better understand the pathological process involved in brain diseases

A team of researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has taken a major step toward understanding the mechanisms involved in the formation of large clumps of tau protein, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and several other neurodegenerative disorders.

1 Dec 2020

Researchers receive three-year grant to develop treatment for traumatic brain injury

Researchers at Montclair State University and Kessler Foundation received a three-year $456,710 grant from the New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research to develop treatment interventions for the deficits in long-term memory that hinder recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI).

30 Nov 2020

Researchers reveal how SARS-CoV-2 reaches the brain

Using post-mortem tissue samples, a team of researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have studied the mechanisms by which the novel coronavirus can reach the brains of patients with COVID-19, and how the immune system responds to the virus once it does.

30 Nov 2020

Researchers find way for customized programming of human stem cells

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) have the potential to convert into a wide variety of cell types and tissues for drug testing and cell replacement therapies. However, the "recipes" for this conversion are often complicated and difficult to implement.

30 Nov 2020

Researchers discover molecular mechanism of long-term memory

Researchers at the University of Basel have discovered a molecular mechanism that plays a central role in intact long-term memory. This mechanism is also involved in physiological memory loss in old age.

30 Nov 2020

Researchers elucidate the action mechanism of incretin-based drugs in treatment of diabetes

An international research group has clarified the action mechanism of incretin-based drugs in the treatment of diabetes.

26 Nov 2020

Causes of joint stiffness differ between older and younger adults, study shows

Scientists discover that nerve stiffness affects ankle flexibility in older adults but not in younger adults.

25 Nov 2020

Novel CAR T-cell therapy shows promising early results in children with neuroblastoma

A novel CAR T-cell therapy developed by researchers at UCL and designed to target cancerous tumors, has shown promising early results in children with neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer.

25 Nov 2020

Researchers use single-cell RNA sequence analysis to address the cornea's healing process

The insulation around nerve cell components in our corneas have unique properties, and little is known about them.

24 Nov 2020

Early, late stages of neurodegeneration are distinct, finds study

Rice University biochemists Michael Stern and James McNew have studied how neurodegeneration kills cells.

23 Nov 2020

Molecular action of tarantula toxin may hold clues to better control of chronic pain

Oversized, hairy tarantulas may be unsightly and venomous, but surprisingly their hunter toxin may hold answers to better control of chronic pain.

23 Nov 2020

Research can bring new possibilities for earlier diagnosis, preventive treatment of dementia

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have studied the incidence and regional distribution of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers in the brains of people with Down's syndrome.

23 Nov 2020

New method of repairing damage to optic nerve offers hope for people with glaucoma-related sight loss

Fight for Sight funded researchers have successfully demonstrated a new method of repairing damage to the optic nerve in the lab for the first time, in new research that hopes to restore vision to those who’ve lost it as a result of glaucoma and other conditions.

20 Nov 2020

Researchers explore potential role of oxytocin in modulating male sexual function

Hormones are key players of the endocrine system and have a major influence on our emotional and sexual wellbeing.

18 Nov 2020

Experts highlight latest advancements in neurogenic classification and pain management

There have been significant advances in knowledge regarding the pathology, etiology, assessment, and treatment of several significant neurogenic pain disorders regularly encountered by neurorehabilitation professionals in both inpatient and outpatient care.

18 Nov 2020

Manipulating mitochondria to improve the efficiency of neuronal reprogramming

The replacement of lost neurons is a holy grail for neuroscience. A new promising approach is the conversion of glial cells into new neurons. Improving the efficiency of this conversion or reprogramming after brain injury is an important step towards developing reliable regenerative medicine therapies.

17 Nov 2020

Research provides insight into how Alzheimer’s plaques form

We are beginning to better understand how 'amyloid-β' protein plaques form, which are implicated in degenerative brain diseases including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

16 Nov 2020

Nerve News and Research

New and sudden headaches may be a symptom of COVID-19

POSTECH researchers solve the enigma to treating neurological diseases

Researchers describe cellular mediator that makes muscle adaptation to exercise possible

Study may help to better understand the pathological process involved in brain diseases

Researchers receive three-year grant to develop treatment for traumatic brain injury

Researchers reveal how SARS-CoV-2 reaches the brain

Researchers find way for customized programming of human stem cells

Researchers discover molecular mechanism of long-term memory

Researchers elucidate the action mechanism of incretin-based drugs in treatment of diabetes

Causes of joint stiffness differ between older and younger adults, study shows

Novel CAR T-cell therapy shows promising early results in children with neuroblastoma

Researchers use single-cell RNA sequence analysis to address the cornea's healing process

Early, late stages of neurodegeneration are distinct, finds study

Molecular action of tarantula toxin may hold clues to better control of chronic pain

Research can bring new possibilities for earlier diagnosis, preventive treatment of dementia

New method of repairing damage to optic nerve offers hope for people with glaucoma-related sight loss

Researchers explore potential role of oxytocin in modulating male sexual function

Experts highlight latest advancements in neurogenic classification and pain management

Manipulating mitochondria to improve the efficiency of neuronal reprogramming

Research provides insight into how Alzheimer’s plaques form

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