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Researchers identify genomic cellular map associated with hippocampal sclerosis

A multidisciplinary team led by researchers from the Spanish Research Council identifies the genomic cellular map associated with hippocampal sclerosis, a major histopathological condition of temporal lobe epilepsy.

8 Jun 2021

High sugar intake from childhood could lead to long-term health problems

Children who consume too much sugar could be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired, as adults, according to the results of a new study of mice led by QUT and published by Frontiers in Neuroscience.

8 Jun 2021

Testing placental hormone levels can help identify candidates for pregnancy complications

Women who will develop potentially life-threatening disorders during pregnancy can be identified early when hormone levels in the placenta are tested, a new study has shown.

8 Jun 2021

Brain study may lead to new treatments for neuro-immune conditions

The immune system is the brain's best frenemy. It protects the brain from infection and helps injured tissues heal, but it also causes autoimmune diseases and creates inflammation that drives neurodegeneration.

8 Jun 2021

New technology can explain the effect of genetic factors on brain structure, function

Liang Zhan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Pitt's Swanson School of Engineering, received a $500,000 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation to develop computational tools that improve our understanding of the human brain.

8 Jun 2021

Brain-computer interfacing can predict a person's attraction to a not-yet-seen face

A research team from the University of Copenhagen and University of Helsinki demonstrates it is possible to predict individual preferences based on how a person's brain responses match up to others. This could potentially be used to provide individually-tailored media content -- and perhaps even to enlighten us about ourselves.

8 Jun 2021

Study offers a deeper understanding of the molecular basis for schizophrenia

A study conducted by a group of Brazilian researchers contributes to a deeper understanding of the molecular basis for schizophrenia, and potentially to the development of more specific and effective treatments for the disease.

8 Jun 2021

Researchers develop promising stem cell therapy to treat type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes, which arises when the pancreas doesn't create enough insulin to control levels of glucose in the blood, is a disease that currently has no cure and is difficult for most patients to manage.

8 Jun 2021

Data from pre-adolescent brain activation study may clarify risk factors for mental health disorders

Youth brain activation data from the largest longitudinal neuroimaging study to date provides valuable new information on the cognitive processes and brain systems that underlie adolescent development and might contribute to mental and physical health challenges in adulthood.

8 Jun 2021

Discovery offers a potential new pathway to treat hypertension

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and premature death worldwide.

7 Jun 2021

Gene therapy may be a safe and effective single-dose treatment for soft bone disease

A preclinical study led by scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys has established that AAV8-TNAP-D10--a gene therapy that replaces a key enzyme found in bone--may be a safe and effective single-dose treatment for hypophosphatasia (HPP).

7 Jun 2021

A single blood-based biomarker can help indicate underlying neurodegeneration

Levels of a protein called neurofilament light chain (NfL) in the blood can identify those who might have neurodegenerative diseases such as Down's syndrome dementia, motor neuron disease (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia, when clinical symptoms are not definitive

7 Jun 2021

MRI-guided focused ultrasound advances brain and cancer research

By 2034, nearly one-quarter of Americans will have reached retirement age, according to the United States Census Bureau. But as people age, the brain becomes more susceptible to developing disorders, such as essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, and tumors.

7 Jun 2021

FDA weighs approval of a lucrative Alzheimer’s drug but benefits are iffy

The Food and Drug Administration's decision next week whether to approve the first treatment for Alzheimer's disease highlights a deep division over the drug's benefits as well as criticism about the integrity of the FDA approval process.

4 Jun 2021

Research reveals paternal transmission of stress responses to offspring via sperm

Male mice more susceptible to stress can pass down their behaviors to offspring via changes in their sperm’s genetic code, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

4 Jun 2021

Social trend of announcing preferred pronouns improves how they are understood

A growing number of people use they/them pronouns to signal their gender identity, but for many people, use of "they" to refer to a single individual takes some getting used to.

4 Jun 2021

New book addresses relationships between firing-rate dynamics and developmental stages

What is perhaps the most wonderous and fascinating creation of nature, the brain, attracting, on one level or another, over centuries, human curiosity, becomes a welcoming territory to be explored from a fresh new perspective of mathematical and cortical synergies in Prof. Yoram Baram's latest publication.

4 Jun 2021

African cichlid fish could serve as a premier model of social disorders

Beau Alward, University of Houston assistant professor of psychology, who holds a joint appointment in biology and biochemistry and is director of the Social Neuroscience Lab, has received the Beckman Young Investigator Award by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.

4 Jun 2021

Increased evening screen time during Covid-19 lockdown negatively affects sleep quality

A new study in the journal Sleep finds that increased evening screen time during the Covid-19 lockdown negatively affects sleep quality.

3 Jun 2021

European Virtual Institute receives award to explore brain circuits that underlie emotional behavior

A Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network will explore the brain circuits that underlie emotional behavior thanks to funding of 4.5 million euros by the European Research Council.

3 Jun 2021

Neuroscience News and Research

Researchers identify genomic cellular map associated with hippocampal sclerosis

High sugar intake from childhood could lead to long-term health problems

Testing placental hormone levels can help identify candidates for pregnancy complications

Brain study may lead to new treatments for neuro-immune conditions

New technology can explain the effect of genetic factors on brain structure, function

Brain-computer interfacing can predict a person's attraction to a not-yet-seen face

Study offers a deeper understanding of the molecular basis for schizophrenia

Researchers develop promising stem cell therapy to treat type 1 diabetes

Data from pre-adolescent brain activation study may clarify risk factors for mental health disorders

Discovery offers a potential new pathway to treat hypertension

Gene therapy may be a safe and effective single-dose treatment for soft bone disease

A single blood-based biomarker can help indicate underlying neurodegeneration

MRI-guided focused ultrasound advances brain and cancer research

FDA weighs approval of a lucrative Alzheimer’s drug but benefits are iffy

Research reveals paternal transmission of stress responses to offspring via sperm

Social trend of announcing preferred pronouns improves how they are understood

New book addresses relationships between firing-rate dynamics and developmental stages

African cichlid fish could serve as a premier model of social disorders

Increased evening screen time during Covid-19 lockdown negatively affects sleep quality

European Virtual Institute receives award to explore brain circuits that underlie emotional behavior

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