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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.

Neurological Narratives: A Journey into Women's Brain Health Research

This insightful interview explores the disparities in neurological care and the innovative strategies aimed at transforming research and treatment for better, inclusive health outcomes.

7 Mar 2024

Study reveals nerve changes linked to pain and urinary frequency in recurrent UTI sufferers

How sensory nerve sprouting and mast cell activity, driven by nerve growth factor (NGF), contribute to persistent bladder pain and dysfunction in recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) cases.

7 Mar 2024

Essential tremor associated with increased risk of dementia

Dementia may be three times more common among people with essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, than the general population, according to research released today, March 6, 2024.

6 Mar 2024

Key brain cells linked to repetitive behaviors in psychiatric diseases

Crym-expressing astrocytes in the striatum have been identified as key regulators of behaviors often seen in neuropsychiatric diseases, opening up new avenues for targeted therapies.

6 Mar 2024

Study finds lack of preventative care for children with sickle cell anemia

Children with sickle cell anemia are vulnerable to serious infections and stroke, but many do not receive the preventative care that could help them stay healthier for longer, a Children's Hospital Los Angeles study found.

6 Mar 2024

Research project receives 25 million U.S. dollars to develop drugs against childhood cancers

Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in children worldwide. A research team in which the University of Würzburg is involved wants to change this – and has now received substantial funding for its work.

6 Mar 2024

The Brain Prize 2024 recognizes pioneering work in computational and theoretical neuroscience

The Lundbeck Foundation has announced the recipients of The Brain Prize 2024, the world's largest award for outstanding contributions to neuroscience.

6 Mar 2024

Study reveals surge of a neural-specific protein as the earliest-yet biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

A surge of a neural-specific protein in the brain is the earliest-yet biomarker for Alzheimer's disease, report University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers studying a mouse model of the disease.

6 Mar 2024

Breakthrough nanopipette enables real-time observation of cancer cell reactions to treatment

The high-tech double-barrel nanopipette, developed by University of Leeds scientists, and applied to the global medical challenge of cancer, has - for the first time - enabled researchers to see how individual living cancer cells react to treatment and change over time – providing vital understanding that could help doctors develop more effective cancer medication.

6 Mar 2024

Noninvasive gamma therapy may hold promise for treating chemo brain

Patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience cognitive effects such as memory impairment and difficulty concentrating - a condition commonly known as "chemo brain."

6 Mar 2024

Study reveals link between blood amyloid levels and brain microstructure changes in Alzheimer's

New research published today suggests there is a link between abnormal blood levels of amyloid - a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease - and subtle changes in brain microstructures on a type of MRI, findings that could lead to a new way to detect Alzheimer's earlier in people with no clinical signs.

6 Mar 2024

Deep-learning-enhanced mass spectrometry for biochemical mapping of the brain

Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology researchers Jonathan Sweedler, a professor of chemistry, and Fan Lam, a professor of bioengineering, outlined how spatial omics technologies can reveal the molecular intricacy of the brain at different scales.

6 Mar 2024

NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth

More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

6 Mar 2024

Study reveals mechanisms behind antidepressant effects of diabetes drug

Research in animals has shown that the diabetes drug dulaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist may reduce symptoms of depression.

6 Mar 2024

New approach needed to better prepare and support women during menopause transition, experts say

A new approach to menopause that better prepares and supports women during midlife is needed – going beyond medical treatments, to empower women using high-quality information on symptoms and treatments, empathic clinical care and workplace adjustments as required, says a new four paper Series published in The Lancet.

6 Mar 2024

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Further Reading

Neurological Narratives: A Journey into Women's Brain Health Research

Study reveals nerve changes linked to pain and urinary frequency in recurrent UTI sufferers

Essential tremor associated with increased risk of dementia

Key brain cells linked to repetitive behaviors in psychiatric diseases

Study finds lack of preventative care for children with sickle cell anemia

Research project receives 25 million U.S. dollars to develop drugs against childhood cancers

The Brain Prize 2024 recognizes pioneering work in computational and theoretical neuroscience

Study reveals surge of a neural-specific protein as the earliest-yet biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

Breakthrough nanopipette enables real-time observation of cancer cell reactions to treatment

Noninvasive gamma therapy may hold promise for treating chemo brain

Study reveals link between blood amyloid levels and brain microstructure changes in Alzheimer's

Deep-learning-enhanced mass spectrometry for biochemical mapping of the brain

NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth

Study reveals mechanisms behind antidepressant effects of diabetes drug

New approach needed to better prepare and support women during menopause transition, experts say

Even low levels of leisure-time physical activity can prevent stroke in the long term

Human molecular adaptations to fasting: Insights from proteomic analysis

Prenatal exposure to nicotine could increase risk of behavioral disorders in newborns, study finds

Study finds link between freezing of gait and sleep disorders in Parkinson's patients

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