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Behavioral deficits associated with chronic stress involve impaired neurosteroid synthesis and signaling

The latest generation of antidepressants relieves symptoms by mimicking steroids produced by the brain to ensure neurons are effectively talking to each other.

13 Feb 2023

Children tackle difficult cognitive problems using the same brain network as adults

Children as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a new study found.

13 Feb 2023

Study identifies a previously unknown role of 'natural killer' immune cells

Melbourne researchers have improved our understanding of how the immune system is regulated to prevent disease, identifying a previously unknown role of 'natural killer' (NK) immune cells.

10 Feb 2023

Disruptions to the normal fllow of brain fluid linked to neurological conditions

The brain floats in a sea of fluid that cushions it against injury, supplies it with nutrients and carries away waste.

10 Feb 2023

Understanding the minds of female serial killers

Movies, books and podcasts have popularized the stories of serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy, but they also have contributed to the longstanding myth that women are incapable of committing such heinous crimes.

9 Feb 2023

PTSD patients may repeatedly experience emotionally charged dreams during REM sleep

During periods of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, brain activity often resembles that of awake behavior. At times, the brain can actually be more active during REM sleep than when you're awake.

9 Feb 2023

Novel nuclear medicine imaging protocol cuts costs and radiation exposure for Alzheimer's patients

A novel nuclear medicine imaging protocol can take the place of two separate imaging scans for the evaluation of brain changes linked to cognitive impairment, cutting costs and radiation exposure for patients as well as providing them greater comfort.

8 Feb 2023

Using Webinars to Tell Science Stories – PART II

In Part II, we carry on our conversation with Danny Layzell, Virtual Events Manager at AZoNetwork, and dive a little deeper into production considerations, different types of webinars, and how this can fit into your marketing mix.

From AZoNetwork UK Ltd. 8 Feb 2023

Using Webinars to Tell Science Stories – PART I

We sat down with AZoNetwork Virtual Events Manager, Danny Layzell, to discuss how marketers can utilize webinars to reach and engage their audience and what it takes to produce an effective webinar campaign.

From AZoNetwork UK Ltd. 8 Feb 2023

Research uncovers brain structural differences in conduct disordered youths with and without maltreatment

Characterized by antisocial behaviors and low academic achievement, conduct disorder (CD) impacts an estimated 9.5% of individuals in the United States.

7 Feb 2023

Study finds a shift in information states within the brain when performing skilled tasks

The human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by 'zipping and unzipping' information about the timing and order of movements ahead of the action being performed, a new study reveals.

7 Feb 2023

Researchers identify a new genetic risk factor for age-related macular degeneration

Researchers at Tel Aviv University identified a new genetic risk factor for the complex eye disease AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration), a leading cause for loss of eyesight at an advanced age.

6 Feb 2023

Targeting a single enzyme can kill prostate cancer cells

For the first time, researchers have discovered that prostate cancer can be killed by targeting a single enzyme, called PI5P4Kα.

3 Feb 2023

Study elucidates the evolutionary conservation and diversification of auditory neural circuits in fruit flies

When it comes to courtship, it is important to ensure that one is interacting with a member of the same species. Animals use multiple sensory systems to confirm that potential mates are indeed suitable, with acoustic communication playing an important role in their decision making.

3 Feb 2023

Latest Nobel Collection features five new science articles for young people

Frontiers for Young Minds, a unique, completely free kids’ science journal launched its second Nobel Collection today. It features five new articles in which top scientists connected directly with young reviewers to ensure their articles are clear, educational, and fascinating to read for young people before they were published in the journal.

3 Feb 2023

UC Davis launches new institute to advance basic knowledge of psychedelics and neurotherapeutics

The University of California, Davis has launched the Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics to advance basic knowledge about the mechanisms of psychedelics and translate it into safe and effective treatments for diseases such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, among others.

2 Feb 2023

Combined glucocorticoid steroids and statin therapy may be safer for the treatment of preterm birth

Potentially life-saving steroids commonly given to preterm babies also increase the risk of long-term cardiovascular problems, but a new study in rats has found that if given in conjunction with statins, their positive effects remain while the potential negative side-effects are 'weeded out'.

2 Feb 2023

People with poor oral health may be more likely to show signs of declining brain health

Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

Rutgers to launch a research and treatment center focused on Alzheimer's disease

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) is launching the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's and Dementia Clinical Research and Treatment Center.

1 Feb 2023

Study finds link between neurodegeneration in obese people and Alzheimer's disease

A new study led by scientists at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of McGill University finds a correlation between neurodegeneration in obese people and Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, suggesting that losing excess weight could slow cognitive decline in aging and lower risk for AD.

31 Jan 2023

Neuroscience News and Research

Behavioral deficits associated with chronic stress involve impaired neurosteroid synthesis and signaling

Children tackle difficult cognitive problems using the same brain network as adults

Study identifies a previously unknown role of 'natural killer' immune cells

Disruptions to the normal fllow of brain fluid linked to neurological conditions

Understanding the minds of female serial killers

PTSD patients may repeatedly experience emotionally charged dreams during REM sleep

Novel nuclear medicine imaging protocol cuts costs and radiation exposure for Alzheimer's patients

Using Webinars to Tell Science Stories – PART II

Using Webinars to Tell Science Stories – PART I

Research uncovers brain structural differences in conduct disordered youths with and without maltreatment

Study finds a shift in information states within the brain when performing skilled tasks

Researchers identify a new genetic risk factor for age-related macular degeneration

Targeting a single enzyme can kill prostate cancer cells

Study elucidates the evolutionary conservation and diversification of auditory neural circuits in fruit flies

Latest Nobel Collection features five new science articles for young people

UC Davis launches new institute to advance basic knowledge of psychedelics and neurotherapeutics

Combined glucocorticoid steroids and statin therapy may be safer for the treatment of preterm birth

People with poor oral health may be more likely to show signs of declining brain health

Rutgers to launch a research and treatment center focused on Alzheimer's disease

Study finds link between neurodegeneration in obese people and Alzheimer's disease

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