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SPG-15: A Mother's Fight for a Gene Therapy Cure, Maddi's Story

News Medical spoke to the CEO and founder of the Maddi Foundation to gain a patient perspective on how important research in gene therapy is.

3 Jul 2023

Study finds age-dependent genetic mutations linked to treatment-resistant breast cancer

A study led by researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys has found that in young women, certain genetic mutations are associated with treatment-resistant breast cancer.

30 Jun 2023

Multi-disciplinary program shows promise for treating ADHD, post-concussion syndrome, and memory loss

The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports published a paper today by nationally-recognized neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD that details a multi-disciplinary program for patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), post-concussion syndrome (PCS), or memory loss.

30 Jun 2023

Myelin can be harmful to axons in multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious neurological disease that usually causes permanent disability. Approximately 2.9 million people are affected worldwide, 240,000 in Germany alone.

30 Jun 2023

Using the power of machine learning to develop a predictive model of rumination

Our minds often get trapped in repetitive thoughts, such as past mistakes, regrets, insecurities, or unresolved conflicts.

29 Jun 2023

Latest advancements and challenges in the use of cross-frequency coupling for neuroscience

A review paper by researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology summarized recent advancements and challenges in the use of cross-frequency coupling (CFC) for neuroscience and cyborg and bionic systems (CBS).

29 Jun 2023

Early hallucinations may indicate faster cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease

Have you ever felt the strong sensation that someone is behind you, so intense that you turn around, only to see that no-one is there? This is a 'presence hallucination'.

29 Jun 2023

CognoSpeak: AI tool uses speech technology to quickly assess dementia risk

A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.

28 Jun 2023

Elucidating the role of the gut-brain-axis in autism

The study investigates the relationship between the gut and the brain in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), identifying microbial profiles and metabolic products associated with ASD phenotypes, dietary patterns, and inflammation. The findings provide insights into the role of the gut-brain axis in ASD and its potential impact on understanding and managing the disorder.

28 Jun 2023

Novel method to deliver drugs into inner ear restores hearing in deaf mice

An international team of researchers has developed a new method to deliver drugs into the inner ear. The discovery was possible by harnessing the natural flow of fluids in the brain and employing a little understood backdoor into the cochlea.

28 Jun 2023

First genetic marker for MS severity discovered

Scientists identify the first genetic marker for MS severity, opening the door to preventing long-term disability.

28 Jun 2023

First programmable RNA-guided system found in eukaryotes

A team of researchers led by Feng Zhang at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT has uncovered the first programmable RNA-guided system in eukaryotes - organisms that include fungi, plants, and animals.

28 Jun 2023

Neurons in remote brain regions drive glioblastoma infiltration

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal form of brain tumor. Despite treatment, GBM recurrence is inevitable and tends to occur outside surgical margins or in locations remote to the primary tumor, highlighting the central role played by tumor infiltration in this malicious disease.

28 Jun 2023

Growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of a child's brain, study suggests

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of a child's brain.

27 Jun 2023

World-renowned researcher receives top award for contributions to clinical psychopharmacology

Dennis Charney, MD, the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President for Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System, has received the prestigious Donald Klein Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP).

26 Jun 2023

Neuroscience News and Research

SPG-15: A Mother's Fight for a Gene Therapy Cure, Maddi's Story

Study finds age-dependent genetic mutations linked to treatment-resistant breast cancer

Multi-disciplinary program shows promise for treating ADHD, post-concussion syndrome, and memory loss

Myelin can be harmful to axons in multiple sclerosis

Using the power of machine learning to develop a predictive model of rumination

Latest advancements and challenges in the use of cross-frequency coupling for neuroscience

Early hallucinations may indicate faster cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease

CognoSpeak: AI tool uses speech technology to quickly assess dementia risk

Elucidating the role of the gut-brain-axis in autism

Novel method to deliver drugs into inner ear restores hearing in deaf mice

First genetic marker for MS severity discovered

First programmable RNA-guided system found in eukaryotes

Neurons in remote brain regions drive glioblastoma infiltration

Growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of a child's brain, study suggests

World-renowned researcher receives top award for contributions to clinical psychopharmacology

Research unveils crucial insights into the brain's potential ability to regulate fentanyl consumption

Study sheds new light on the relationship between gut microbiome and autism

Mario Romero-Ortega selected to head the University of Arizona Department of Biomedical Engineering

Scientists discover new way to create lasting immunity against diarrheal diseases

Blood-brain barrier model may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns

Event guide: 8th Neuroimmunology Drug Development Summit 2026 eBook

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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