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Researchers use new laser-assisted technology for bioprinting adult neuron cells

A group of researchers including a Concordia PhD student have developed a new method of bioprinting adult neuron cells. They're using a new laser-assisted technology that maintains high levels of cell viability and functionality.

22 Sep 2021

People with neurologic conditions more likely to have had adverse childhood experiences

Adults with neurologic conditions are more likely than the general population to have had adverse childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction, according to a study published in the September 22, 2021, online issue of Neurology Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Sep 2021

Study investigates if music can improve memory in people with Alzheimer's disease

The main goal of the study, named "The Mozart Effect and memory in patients with cognitive impairment (MEM-COG)", is to investigate whether music can be used to facilitate or enhance learning in those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild Alzheimer's disease (AD).

21 Sep 2021

Revival of the cell and gene therapy field opens new avenues for repairing the Parkinsonian brain

After several decades of pre-clinical development, cell- and gene-based therapies for Parkinson's disease (PD) are now actively being explored.

21 Sep 2021

Researchers create a living bioengineered nerve circuit to tackle opioid overdose crisis

In 2019, nearly 50,000 people in the United States died from opioid overdoses, bringing the total of number of deaths from the opioid crisis to half a million over the past 10 years, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

21 Sep 2021

Experts develop mathematical equation to assess preferences via brain activity and mood

People can struggle to accurately assess how they feel about something, especially something they feel social pressure to enjoy, like waking up early for a yoga class. How they really feel can be gleaned from their mood and their brain activity in reward regions, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

21 Sep 2021

New open-source, multi-disciplinary simulation platform to study biological processes

Agent-based simulations (ABS) are powerful computational tools that help scientists understand complex biological systems.

20 Sep 2021

Study of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT shows promising results

Traumatic experiences such as assault or a road accident can give rise to nightmares, flashbacks and other mental reactions, and accessible therapy is needed to prevent exacerbation of the problems.

18 Sep 2021

UTSW researchers discover how vitamin A enters immune cells in the intestines

Immunologists and geneticists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered how vitamin A enters immune cells in the intestines – findings that could offer insight to treat digestive diseases and perhaps help improve the efficacy of some vaccines.

16 Sep 2021

High adherence to Mediterranean diet improves cognitive functions and memory

People of advanced age who are overweight or obese with a higher level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet preserve their cognitive performance and even improve their abilities after three years, according to a new study.

16 Sep 2021

Researchers identify key factor responsible for brain development during evolution

As humans, we have a large and intricately folded neocortex that accounts for many of our intellectual abilities and sets us apart from all other species

16 Sep 2021

Grants to promote COVID-19 vaccination among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are three times more likely to die from COVID-19 than the general population. Their heightened risk is due to a variety of causes: pre-existing health conditions, such as respiratory problems or obesity; increased likelihood of living in group homes, taking shared transportation, and being exposed to people outside their households; and struggles with safety precautions like mask-wearing or social distancing.

16 Sep 2021

MS patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer may have shorter survival times, study finds

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer may be at a higher risk of dying from cancer or other causes over the next six months to one year than people with colorectal cancer who do not have MS, according to a study published in the September 15, 2021, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

16 Sep 2021

Albert Einstein College of Medicine receives $5 million NIH grant for IDD research

Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support the Rose F. Kennedy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center, which has been at the forefront of research on normal and abnormal brain development for more than 50 years.

15 Sep 2021

Study pinpoints a potential pathway for treating epileptic seizures in patients with autism

Autism affects about 2% of children in the United States, and about 30% of these children have seizures. Recent large-scale genetic studies revealed that genetic variants in a sodium channel, called voltage-gated sodium channel Nav1.2, is a leading cause of autism.

15 Sep 2021

Brain changes may explain the profound altered behavior associated with LSD

Lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD, is a potent hallucinogen that alters the perception of reality. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered changes in the brain, triggered by the drug, that may explain the profound altered behavior associated with LSD, helping to understand how the brain generates behavior.

15 Sep 2021

Neuroscience News and Research

Researchers use new laser-assisted technology for bioprinting adult neuron cells

People with neurologic conditions more likely to have had adverse childhood experiences

Study investigates if music can improve memory in people with Alzheimer's disease

Revival of the cell and gene therapy field opens new avenues for repairing the Parkinsonian brain

Researchers create a living bioengineered nerve circuit to tackle opioid overdose crisis

Experts develop mathematical equation to assess preferences via brain activity and mood

New open-source, multi-disciplinary simulation platform to study biological processes

Study of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT shows promising results

UTSW researchers discover how vitamin A enters immune cells in the intestines

High adherence to Mediterranean diet improves cognitive functions and memory

Researchers identify key factor responsible for brain development during evolution

Grants to promote COVID-19 vaccination among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

MS patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer may have shorter survival times, study finds

Albert Einstein College of Medicine receives $5 million NIH grant for IDD research

Study pinpoints a potential pathway for treating epileptic seizures in patients with autism

Brain changes may explain the profound altered behavior associated with LSD

New technology offers a faster, easier and more efficient way to study gene function

Temedica and Roche collaborate to provide digital support for multiple sclerosis patients

Men's sleep may be more influenced by the lunar cycle, study shows

Newly developed antibody may be used to treat muscular dystrophy

Event guide: 2nd Neuroscience Innovation Partnering & Licensing Summit eBook

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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