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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.

Researchers develop potentially safer and more cost-effective therapeutics against West Nile virus

An international research group led by Arizona State University professor Qiang "Shawn" Chen has developed a new generation of potentially safer and more cost-effective therapeutics against West Nile virus and other pathogens.

29 Mar 2014

Study highlights benefits of using multiple injections to treat Sanfilippo syndrome type III B

New insight has been gained into treating an inherited disorder that creates serious neurological and behavioral disabilities in children and usually leads to death in the teen years.

28 Mar 2014

Veterans who suffer from "Gulf War illness" have impaired function of mitochondria

Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine have demonstrated for the first time that veterans of the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War who suffer from "Gulf War illness" have impaired function of mitochondria - the energy powerhouses of cells.

28 Mar 2014

NARSAD grants to fund research into psychiatric illness by 40 mid-career scientists

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation today announced its 2014 NARSAD Independent Investigator Grants, which will award $4 million in funding to 40 mid-career scientists from 33 institutions in nine countries. Selected by the Foundation's Scientific Council, comprised of 146 leading experts across disciplines in brain and behavior research including two Nobel Prize winners, the grants fund basic research, new technologies and next generation therapies for schizophrenia, major affective disorders, and other serious mental illnesses.

28 Mar 2014

Scientists move a step closer to preserving fertility in young boys with cancer

Scientists have moved a step closer to being able to preserve fertility in young boys who undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer. The new research, published in Fertility and Sterility, the journal of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, addresses the safety of an option scientists are developing for boys who aren't sexually mature and cannot bank sperm.

28 Mar 2014

Tgen professor to receive 2014 Hope Funds Award for developing numerous cancer treatments

Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff, who has been instrumental in developing numerous new cancer treatments, is among this year's recipients of the Award of Excellence from the Hope Funds for Cancer Research.

28 Mar 2014

Study links broken heart syndrome to natural disasters

Dramatic spikes in cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also called broken heart syndrome, were found in two states after major natural disasters, suggesting the stress of disasters as a likely trigger, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session.

28 Mar 2014

Staging model, biomarker proposed for bipolar disorder

Researchers have proposed a model of early and late staging for patients with bipolar disorder according to functioning, number of episodes, age at onset and the time elapsed since first episode.

27 Mar 2014

EEG findings specific to mood state in bipolar disorder

The electrical activity of the brain differs in patients with bipolar disorder according to whether they are experiencing a manic or depressed phase, research shows.

27 Mar 2014

AMS' revenues decrease 4.6% to $3,937,000 in fourth quarter 2013

American Shared Hospital Services, a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for advanced radiosurgical and radiation therapy services, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and 2013.

27 Mar 2014

Retrophin acquires Manchester Pharmaceuticals

Retrophin, Inc. today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Manchester Pharmaceuticals LLC for a total of $62.5 million, including an upfront payment of $29.5 million, plus other payments based on product sales.

27 Mar 2014

New drug multiplies analgesic effect of opioids without increasing constipation

Scientists from the University of Granada have taken part, alongside the Esteve laboratory, in the development of a new drug that multiplies the analgesic effect of opioids (drugs for treating intense pain), without increasing constipation, one of the most common side-effects of these drugs, among which is morphine.

27 Mar 2014

Cytrx releases statement in response to two recent lawsuits

CytRx Corporation, a biopharmaceutical research and development company specializing in oncology, today issued the following statement in response to two recent lawsuits filed in the name of CytRx shareholders:

27 Mar 2014

National MS Society invests $29M to support new MS research projects, training awards

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has committed another $29 million to support an expected 83 new MS research projects and training awards.

27 Mar 2014

SAGE Therapeutics doses first patient in SAGE-547 Phase 1/2 trial for treatment of SRSE

SAGE Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel medicines to treat life-threatening and rare central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced dose initiation of the first patient in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of SAGE-547, a neuroactive steroid, in super-refractory status epilepticus (SRSE), a critical condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure.

27 Mar 2014

Research provides first evidence to help prevent certain stroke patients

Neurologists have long debated how to help prevent certain stroke patients from suffering a second stroke. Now research from UNC School of Medicine provides the first evidence for which course of treatment is truly best for patients with poor collateral blood vessel formation near the site of stroke: they should have their blood pressure lowered to normal levels.

27 Mar 2014

Brain regions determine signals to stop drinking

The study found a 'stop mechanism' that determined brain signals telling the individual to stop drinking water when no longer thirsty, and the brain effects of drinking more water than required.

27 Mar 2014

Study seeks to adapt multi-family group treatment approach for people with spinal cord injury

Every year, more than 12,000 Americans-mostly young men-suffer spinal cord injuries in car crashes, falls, sports and acts of violence. Those dealing with this life-changing condition may soon have a better way to cope, thanks to a new collaborative research project by Washington State University Spokane and St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute.

27 Mar 2014

Research points strong reason to develop new class of antidepressant drug

Scientists have shown for the first time that a chemical in the brain called galanin is involved in the risk of developing depression.

From The University of Manchester 27 Mar 2014

Scientists discover role of protons in neurotransmission

While probing how organisms sense gravity and acceleration, scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and the University of Utah uncovered evidence that acid (proton concentration) plays a key role in communication between neurons.

27 Mar 2014

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Researchers develop potentially safer and more cost-effective therapeutics against West Nile virus

Study highlights benefits of using multiple injections to treat Sanfilippo syndrome type III B

Veterans who suffer from "Gulf War illness" have impaired function of mitochondria

NARSAD grants to fund research into psychiatric illness by 40 mid-career scientists

Scientists move a step closer to preserving fertility in young boys with cancer

Tgen professor to receive 2014 Hope Funds Award for developing numerous cancer treatments

Study links broken heart syndrome to natural disasters

Staging model, biomarker proposed for bipolar disorder

EEG findings specific to mood state in bipolar disorder

AMS' revenues decrease 4.6% to $3,937,000 in fourth quarter 2013

Retrophin acquires Manchester Pharmaceuticals

New drug multiplies analgesic effect of opioids without increasing constipation

Cytrx releases statement in response to two recent lawsuits

National MS Society invests $29M to support new MS research projects, training awards

SAGE Therapeutics doses first patient in SAGE-547 Phase 1/2 trial for treatment of SRSE

Research provides first evidence to help prevent certain stroke patients

Brain regions determine signals to stop drinking

Study seeks to adapt multi-family group treatment approach for people with spinal cord injury

Research points strong reason to develop new class of antidepressant drug

Scientists discover role of protons in neurotransmission

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