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Insulin-secreting beta cells of pancreas have capacity to regenerate, say scientists

Vanderbilt University scientists have found evidence that the insulin-secreting beta cells of the pancreas, which are either killed or become dysfunctional in the two main forms of diabetes, have the capacity to regenerate.

20 Mar 2014

Neurexin proteins play key role in formation of synaptic connections

Neuroscientists and bioengineers at Stanford are working together to solve a mystery: how does nature construct the different types of synapses that connect neurons -- the brain cells that monitor nerve impulses, control muscles and form thoughts.

19 Mar 2014

Sea lions exposed to toxin in algae develop form of epilepsy that is similar to humans

California sea lions exposed to a toxin in algae develop a form of epilepsy that is similar to one in humans, according to a new study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.

19 Mar 2014

Nine fellows selected to receive Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowship for next two years

Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced the sixth class of The Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellows funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.

19 Mar 2014

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals starts Phase IIa clinical study of IW-3718 for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD) announced today that dosing has begun in its Phase IIa clinical study of its investigational compound IW-3718 in patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who have not responded adequately to treatment with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Data are expected in the first half of 2015.

18 Mar 2014

Scientists discover key mechanism that guides balance and limb movements

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered an important mechanism underlying sensory feedback that guides balance and limb movements.

17 Mar 2014

Researchers map visual system amplifier that is directly activated by walking or running

Whether you're a Major League outfielder chasing down a hard-hit ball or a lesser mortal navigating a busy city sidewalk, it pays to keep a close watch on your surroundings when walking or running.

17 Mar 2014

Researchers present science and engineering research in Parliament

Two researchers from the University of Hertfordshire are attending Parliament to present their science to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges as part of SET for Britain on Monday 17th March.

17 Mar 2014

Surgeons perform first auditory brainstem implant operation in Northeast Ohio

Surgeons at University Hospitals Case Medical Center have completed the first auditory brainstem implant (ABI) operation in Northeast Ohio on a woman who has lost most of her hearing due to benign tumors on her auditory nerves.

17 Mar 2014

Researchers discover USP9X gene that sheds new light on mysteries of brain development, disability

Research from the University of Adelaide has confirmed that a gene linked to intellectual disability is critical to the earliest stages of the development of human brains.

17 Mar 2014

Microvascular coronary dysfunction in women may be triggered by emotional stress, say researchers

Researchers at the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute have found that emotional stressors - such as those provoking anger - may cause changes in the nervous system that controls heart rate and trigger a type of coronary artery dysfunction that occurs more frequently in women than men.

14 Mar 2014

Husband's agreeable personality and good health prevent conflict among older couples

A husband's agreeable personality and good health appear crucial to preventing conflict among older couples who have been together a long time, according to a study from University of Chicago researchers.

14 Mar 2014

Researcher detects higher rate of seizures among children with autism who were fed soy formula

A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher has detected a higher rate of seizures among children with autism who were fed infant formula containing soy protein rather than milk protein.

14 Mar 2014

University of Chicago/ MBL announce first two recipients of Frank R. Lillie Research Innovation Awards

The University of Chicago and the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) today announced the first two recipients of the Frank R. Lillie Research Innovation Awards.

14 Mar 2014

Study: NGF-containing fibrin glue membrane can promote peripheral nerve regeneration

Complete regeneration is usually very difficult following peripheral nerve damage, though microsurgical techniques have vastly increased the success rate of surgery to repair the injured nerve.

13 Mar 2014

Scientists honored for orthopedic breakthroughs at 2014 AAOS Annual Meeting

The Kappa Delta Sorority and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation presented four research awards today to scientists who are performing research that translates to improvements in patient treatment and care.

13 Mar 2014

Cefaly medical device receives FDA approval for migraine prevention

CEFALY Technology announced today that its received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the Cefaly medical device for the preventative treatment for migraine headaches. Cefaly is the first transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device specifically authorized for use prior to the onset of pain. It is expected to be available in the U.S. in early April.

13 Mar 2014

Researchers discover two new gene regions connected to bipolar disorder

First on top of the world and then in the depths of despair - this is what the extreme mood changes for people with bipolar disorder are like. Under the direction of scientists from Bonn, Mannheim and Basel, an international collaboration of researchers discovered two new gene regions that are connected to the prevalent disease. In addition, they were able to confirm three additional suspect genes.

11 Mar 2014

Nerve growth factor may be dynamic marker of OAB pathophysiology

Urine levels of nerve growth factor fluctuate in line with changes in bladder pathophysiology, a 5-year study of people with overactive bladder has found.

10 Mar 2014

Men who have poorer cardiovascular fitness at 18 years more often suffer from dementia before 60

Men who at the age of 18 years have poorer cardiovascular fitness and/or a lower IQ more often suffer from dementia before the age of 60. This is shown in a recent study encompassing more than one million Swedish men.

10 Mar 2014

Nerve News and Research

Insulin-secreting beta cells of pancreas have capacity to regenerate, say scientists

Neurexin proteins play key role in formation of synaptic connections

Sea lions exposed to toxin in algae develop form of epilepsy that is similar to humans

Nine fellows selected to receive Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowship for next two years

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals starts Phase IIa clinical study of IW-3718 for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Scientists discover key mechanism that guides balance and limb movements

Researchers map visual system amplifier that is directly activated by walking or running

Researchers present science and engineering research in Parliament

Surgeons perform first auditory brainstem implant operation in Northeast Ohio

Researchers discover USP9X gene that sheds new light on mysteries of brain development, disability

Microvascular coronary dysfunction in women may be triggered by emotional stress, say researchers

Husband's agreeable personality and good health prevent conflict among older couples

Researcher detects higher rate of seizures among children with autism who were fed soy formula

University of Chicago/ MBL announce first two recipients of Frank R. Lillie Research Innovation Awards

Study: NGF-containing fibrin glue membrane can promote peripheral nerve regeneration

Scientists honored for orthopedic breakthroughs at 2014 AAOS Annual Meeting

Cefaly medical device receives FDA approval for migraine prevention

Researchers discover two new gene regions connected to bipolar disorder

Nerve growth factor may be dynamic marker of OAB pathophysiology

Men who have poorer cardiovascular fitness at 18 years more often suffer from dementia before 60

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