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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.

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Brain study reveals cause of apathy in schizophrenia

Brain study reveals cause of apathy in schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, which affects up to 1% of the population, is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by multiple symptoms.

2 Jul 2024

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Researchers analyzed genetic underpinnings of biological age gaps in nine organ systems using a large dataset from the U.K. Biobank, revealing organ-specific yet interconnected genetic architectures. Their findings may aid in understanding complex diseases and developing holistic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

Youth and midlife diet quality linked to better brain health in later years

Youth and midlife diet quality linked to better brain health in later years

Eating a high-quality diet in youth and middle age could help keep your brain functioning well in your senior years, according to new preliminary findings from a study that used data collected from over 3,000 people followed for nearly seven decades.

1 Jul 2024

Breakthrough prosthetic leg achieves natural gait through neural control

Breakthrough prosthetic leg achieves natural gait through neural control

State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people with amputations achieve a natural walking gait, but they don't give the user full neural control over the limb.

1 Jul 2024

Study finds genetic links between childhood weight gain and early puberty

Study finds genetic links between childhood weight gain and early puberty

Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty, a Cambridge-led study has found.

1 Jul 2024

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.

1 Jul 2024

Nordic chronic kidney disease diet enhances health-related quality of life

Nordic chronic kidney disease diet enhances health-related quality of life

A study in Nutrients shows that the New Nordic Renal Diet (NNRD) improves health-related quality of life for chronic kidney disease patients by reducing pain, enhancing daily activities, and improving overall well-being.

1 Jul 2024

Suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner, study shows

Suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner, study shows

New UCSF study shows that suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner and may explain why drug trials attempting the feat haven't been successful.

1 Jul 2024

Lifestyle habits linked to faster cognitive decline in new study

Lifestyle habits linked to faster cognitive decline in new study

A study in Nature Communications links specific lifestyle factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and social contact, to the rate of cognitive decline in European adults.

1 Jul 2024

Study uncovers the role of mGluR1 in pruning early neural connections

Study uncovers the role of mGluR1 in pruning early neural connections

Not everything in the brain is meant to last. As our brains assemble, trillions of neural connections have to be built or torn down at the right time and place.

1 Jul 2024

Challenging the chronic brain disease model of addiction

Challenging the chronic brain disease model of addiction

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests.

1 Jul 2024

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

Researchers of a recent study published in Gut explored gut microbial involvement in food addiction-related processes.

1 Jul 2024

High-resolution real-time imaging reveals early developmental processes in quail embryos

High-resolution real-time imaging reveals early developmental processes in quail embryos

Researchers at The University of Queensland have for the first time captured images and video in real time of early embryonic development to understand more about congenital birth defects.

1 Jul 2024

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Researchers investigated populations of regulatory T cells, a type of white blood cell, in various tissues.

1 Jul 2024

Serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models, research shows

Serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models, research shows

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models.

28 Jun 2024

Showcasing neuroprotective effects of citicoline at NUTRITION 2024

Showcasing neuroprotective effects of citicoline at NUTRITION 2024

Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd. and Kirin Holdings Company, Limited are thrilled to announce their sponsored satellite program at the American Society for Nutrition's (ASN) Annual Conference, NUTRITION 2024.

28 Jun 2024

Hesse's LOEWE program supports cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapy research

Hesse's LOEWE program supports cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapy research

LOEWE, the federal state of Hesse's research promotion program for the development of scientific and economic excellence, is providing €4.8 million in funding for a new research network spearheaded by Goethe University.

28 Jun 2024

New method developed to map mechanistic connections between diseases

New method developed to map mechanistic connections between diseases

Tampere University researchers developed a method to map mechanistic connections between diseases, revealing deeper associations beyond traditional classifications based on affected organs and symptoms.

28 Jun 2024

Researchers shine light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing

Researchers shine light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed valuable light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing, a critical mechanism underlying brain development and disease.

28 Jun 2024

Breakthrough in auditory research: Supranormal hearing achieved

Breakthrough in auditory research: Supranormal hearing achieved

A study from Michigan Medicine's Kresge Hearing Research Institute was able to produce supranormal hearing in mice, while also supporting a hypothesis on the cause of hidden hearing loss in humans.

28 Jun 2024

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