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Blood test could provide low-cost alternative to MRI for monitoring disease activity in MS

A blood test to monitor a nerve protein in the blood of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may help predict whether disease activity is flaring up, according to a study published in the November 29, 2017, online issue of Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

30 Nov 2017

Brain-imaging study receives $2.5 million NIH grant to examine cannabis use disorders

The National Institutes of Health recently awarded the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas $2.5 million to examine cannabis use disorders.

29 Nov 2017

BGU researcher wins 2017 Joy Academic Grant to develop stress management tools

A researcher at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has been awarded a 2017 Joy Academic Grant from Joy Ventures to research and develop an empathy-based emotion-regulation mechanism for stress relief.

29 Nov 2017

Researchers determine 'sweet spot' could enhance diagnosis of melanoma skin lesions

Too much, too little, just right. It might seem like a line from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," but actually describes an important finding from researchers in Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science.

28 Nov 2017

Rod photoreceptors in the retina contribute to daylight vision, new study shows

An international research team headed by Thomas Münch of the Institute for Ophthalmic Research and Werner Reichardt Centre for Integrative Neuroscience of the University of Tübingen found the contribution of rod photoreceptors in mouse retinas to be much greater than previously assumed. One cannot distinguish colors with rods.

28 Nov 2017

Deep brain stimulation at low frequencies improves cognitive performance of PD patients

A multidisciplinary neuroscience study using rare, intraoperative brain recordings suggests that low frequency stimulation of a deep brain region may be able to improve cognitive function in patients with Parkinson's disease.

28 Nov 2017

People with autism have different reactions to odors that carry social cues

Autism typically involves the inability to read social cues. We most often associate this with visual difficulty in interpreting facial expression, but new research at the Weizmann Institute of Science suggests that the sense of smell may also play a central role in autism.

28 Nov 2017

Scientists identify new method of treating neuropathic pain in mice

New research from King's College London has revealed a previously undiscovered mechanism of cellular communication, between neurons and immune cells, in neuropathic pain.

27 Nov 2017

DAWN study increases window for treatment of stroke patients

Treating stroke has long been governed by the clock. If it has been less than three hours since the onset of symptoms, the clot-busting drug t-PA will likely work.

27 Nov 2017

Distinct small differences in the human brain may contribute to our cognitive abilities

The most dramatic divergence between humans and other primates can be found in the brain, the primary organ that gives our species its identity.

23 Nov 2017

Saving and erasure of memories depends on subtle brain signals, TSRI scientists find

The fragrance of hot pumpkin pie can bring back pleasant memories of holidays past, while the scent of an antiseptic hospital room may cause a shudder. The power of odors to activate memories both pleasing and aversive exists in many animals, from humans to the humble fruit fly.

23 Nov 2017

High-intensity exercise improves memory, study finds

The health advantages of high-intensity exercise are widely known but new research from McMaster University points to another major benefit: better memory.

22 Nov 2017

OBD presents results of immunotherapy studies at FNIH Biomarker Consortium Cancer Steering Committee’s annual meeting

Oxford BioDynamics Plc, a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of epigenetic biomarkers based on regulatory genome architecture, for use within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, presented its latest results at the annual meeting of the Foundation for National Institute for Health Biomarker Consortium Cancer Steering Committee, held in Washington, DC on 6-7 November 2017.

22 Nov 2017

Season of festivities can increase opportunities to overindulge in alcohol

With the end of the year approaching, it is the season of festivities. From work parties to friends and family gatherings, all of these celebrations can lead to increased opportunities to drink alcohol, which can make it easy to overindulge.

22 Nov 2017

Researchers propose theory for high incidence of post-stroke delirium and spatial neglect

Stroke researchers at Kessler Foundation have proposed a theory for the high incidence of delirium and spatial neglect after right-brain stroke. Their findings are detailed in "Disruption of the ascending arousal system and cortical attention network in post-stroke delirium and spatial neglect," which was published online ahead of print on September 27, 2017 by Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews.

21 Nov 2017

‘Chemo brain’ may start as tumors form and develop, suggests study

The memory and thinking problems experienced by cancer survivors, known as "chemo brain" or "chemo fog," are not just the result of chemotherapy treatment, they may start as tumors form and develop, suggests a Baycrest-led study.

21 Nov 2017

Babies know more than we think they do find researchers

Researchers have found that babies are capable of understanding a few words and their language development might be occurring earlier than we believed. The team used eye-tracking software to see that the babies recognized simple words like car, juice, stroller etc.

20 Nov 2017

Neuroscience News and Research

Blood test could provide low-cost alternative to MRI for monitoring disease activity in MS

Brain-imaging study receives $2.5 million NIH grant to examine cannabis use disorders

BGU researcher wins 2017 Joy Academic Grant to develop stress management tools

Researchers determine 'sweet spot' could enhance diagnosis of melanoma skin lesions

Rod photoreceptors in the retina contribute to daylight vision, new study shows

Deep brain stimulation at low frequencies improves cognitive performance of PD patients

People with autism have different reactions to odors that carry social cues

Scientists identify new method of treating neuropathic pain in mice

DAWN study increases window for treatment of stroke patients

Distinct small differences in the human brain may contribute to our cognitive abilities

Saving and erasure of memories depends on subtle brain signals, TSRI scientists find

High-intensity exercise improves memory, study finds

OBD presents results of immunotherapy studies at FNIH Biomarker Consortium Cancer Steering Committee’s annual meeting

Season of festivities can increase opportunities to overindulge in alcohol

Researchers propose theory for high incidence of post-stroke delirium and spatial neglect

‘Chemo brain’ may start as tumors form and develop, suggests study

Babies know more than we think they do find researchers

New dye could be used to observe electrical activity of neurons in the brain

Research suggests new ways to mitigate impact of mistreatment at early age

Stem cell treatment allows paraplegic rats to walk and regain sensory perception

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