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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.

Scientists use new RNA sequencing and statistical techniques to track stem cells in the nose

Adult stem cells have the ability to transform into many types of cells, but tracing the path individual stem cells follow as they mature and identifying the molecules that trigger these fateful decisions are difficult in a living animal.

12 May 2017

Phase 1 trial shows safety and tolerability of oncolytic HSV-1 for children, young adults with cancer

HSV1716 – an oncolytic herpes simplex virus-1 – has been studied in adults via injection into the brain and superficial tumors.

11 May 2017

Research explores effect of alcohol on adolescent brain

Under 18, no alcohol. In spite of this slogan, adolescents still have access to alcohol. But how harmful is that one beer for the adolescent brain? Research, including in Leiden, may provide the answer.

11 May 2017

New research sheds light on inner mechanisms underlying learning and memory

New research published online in The FASEB Journal sheds important light on the inner workings of learning and memory.

11 May 2017

Research lays groundwork to develop realistic ‘biomimetic neuroprosthetics’

By applying a novel computer algorithm to mimic how the brain learns, a team of researchers – with the aid of the Comet supercomputer based at the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UC San Diego and the Center's Neuroscience Gateway – has identified and replicated neural circuitry that resembles the way an unimpaired brain controls limb movement.

11 May 2017

Exposure to flower pesticides affects neurobehavioral performance in children

Ecuador is the third largest producer of cut flowers in the world, primarily roses, many of which are destined to be sold for Mother's Day. The industry employs more than 103,000 people, and relies heavily on agricultural pesticides.

11 May 2017

New organoid ‘fusion’ technique helps observe complex interactions between diverse brain regions

In 2013 researchers led by IMBA scientist Jürgen Knoblich flabbergasted the scientific community. Starting from human stem cells, researchers in his lab managed to grow living three dimensional models of basic units of human brain in a dish.

11 May 2017

Mild blast-induced concussion can lead to worse outcomes in military service members, study finds

According to a new study in JAMA Neurology, U.S. military service members who endured a mild concussion after blast injury while deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan may continue to experience mental health symptoms as well as decreases in quality of life for at least five years after their injury.

11 May 2017

Elevated levels of specific protein linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke among women

Women with elevated levels of a protein in their blood may be at a higher risk of ischemic stroke, according to a study published in the May 10, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

11 May 2017

High school students who smoke marijuana less likely to get good grades, study shows

When high school students started smoking marijuana regularly they were less likely to get good grades and want to pursue university, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo.

11 May 2017

First year of elementary school improves child's attentiveness, research shows

The first year of elementary school markedly boosts a child's attentiveness, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Max Planck Institute in Germany.

11 May 2017

NIH-funded study identifies brain cells in fruit flies that regulate protein hunger

Have you ever found yourself craving a steak or a burger? The brain controls our feelings of hunger and also determines the types of nutrients we should be seeking out.

11 May 2017

Study: Brain region that helps manage body functions reacts differently between men and women

A region of the brain that helps to manage body functions including stress, heart rate and blood pressure reacts differently between men and women when presented with certain stimuli, according to a new study from the UCLA School of Nursing.

11 May 2017

Evolution of overall brain size accounts for most of the differences, study reveals

Which came first, overall bigger brains or larger brain regions that control specialized behaviors? Neuroscientists have debated this question for decades, but a new Cornell University study settles the score.

11 May 2017

Primary care prescription data could help guide GP referrals, improve early diagnosis of cancer

Cancer Research UK-funded scientists are to examine whether identifying patterns in medication given to patients before they develop cancer could improve early diagnosis.

11 May 2017

UT Health scientists discover epigenetic changes that contribute to AML

UT Health San Antonio researchers discovered epigenetic changes that contribute to one-fifth of cases of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive cancer that arises out of the blood-forming cells in bone marrow.

10 May 2017

Functional electrical stimulation helps MS and stroke patients to walk effectively

Robert Bush has multiple sclerosis (MS), which sapped his ability to walk five years ago. Joseph McGlynn suffered a stroke that seriously impaired his left side, also five years ago.

10 May 2017

Demyelination may not be good indicator of MS progression, study finds

A study by researchers from Queen Mary University of London establishes for the first time the extent of neuronal loss in the brain of a person with MS over their life and finds that demyelination may not be as good an indicator of disease progression as previously thought.

10 May 2017

Gut microbiome may play key role in pathology of common cerebrovascular disease

Bacteria in the gut microbiome drive the formation of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), clusters of dilated, thin-walled blood vessels in the brain that can cause stroke and seizures, according to new research published this week in Nature by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

10 May 2017

Penn researcher searches for common factor linked to smell loss

Studies have shown that loss of the sense of smell can be among the first warning signs of diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

10 May 2017

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Scientists use new RNA sequencing and statistical techniques to track stem cells in the nose

Phase 1 trial shows safety and tolerability of oncolytic HSV-1 for children, young adults with cancer

Research explores effect of alcohol on adolescent brain

New research sheds light on inner mechanisms underlying learning and memory

Research lays groundwork to develop realistic ‘biomimetic neuroprosthetics’

Exposure to flower pesticides affects neurobehavioral performance in children

New organoid ‘fusion’ technique helps observe complex interactions between diverse brain regions

Mild blast-induced concussion can lead to worse outcomes in military service members, study finds

Elevated levels of specific protein linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke among women

High school students who smoke marijuana less likely to get good grades, study shows

First year of elementary school improves child's attentiveness, research shows

NIH-funded study identifies brain cells in fruit flies that regulate protein hunger

Study: Brain region that helps manage body functions reacts differently between men and women

Evolution of overall brain size accounts for most of the differences, study reveals

Primary care prescription data could help guide GP referrals, improve early diagnosis of cancer

UT Health scientists discover epigenetic changes that contribute to AML

Functional electrical stimulation helps MS and stroke patients to walk effectively

Demyelination may not be good indicator of MS progression, study finds

Gut microbiome may play key role in pathology of common cerebrovascular disease

Penn researcher searches for common factor linked to smell loss

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