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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.

H5N1 variant spreads between species, endangering wildlife

The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 has adapted to spread between birds and marine mammals, posing an immediate threat to wildlife conservation, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, and the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) in Argentina.

29 Feb 2024

NIH funds study on neural mechanisms behind autism and sound sensitivity

Supported by a $2 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health, the Auerbach Lab at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology will examine how different genes associated with autism spectrum disorders may similarly impact our brain's neurons, resulting in heightened sensitivity to sounds.

28 Feb 2024

Social factors may be linked to access to stroke treatment

For people with stroke, social factors such as education, neighborhood and employment, may be linked to whether they receive treatment with clot-busting drugs according to a preliminary study released today, February 28, 2024, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13–18, 2024, in person in Denver and online.

28 Feb 2024

Seizure assistance dogs offer hope for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

For people with drug-resistant epilepsy, having a dog companion trained in detecting seizures and other epilepsy-related tasks may reduce the amount of seizures they have, according to new research published in the February 28, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

28 Feb 2024

Study demonstrates the deleterious effects of chronic cocaine use on functional brain networks

A collaborative research endeavor by scientists in the Departments of Radiology, Neurology, and Psychology and Neuroscience at the UNC School of Medicine have demonstrated the deleterious effects of chronic cocaine use on the functional networks in the brain.

28 Feb 2024

GTF2I gene's role in Williams syndrome and autism unraveled

Individuals with the neurodevelopmental disorder Williams syndrome have a gregarious "cocktail party" personality, while those with the opposite genetic alteration, in contrast, tend to have autistic traits and are prone to struggle socially.

28 Feb 2024

Brain waves drive waste removal during sleep, study finds

There lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain's bustling activity. The night is still, but the brain is far from dormant.

28 Feb 2024

Neuroscientists uncover surprising role of glia in regulating neuronal responses in the brain

Neuroscientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have found that an often-overlooked type of brain cell called glia has more of a role in brain function than previously thought.

28 Feb 2024

Anti-cancer drug shows promise in treating brain injuries after stroke

A study by the Institut de Neurociències of the UAB (INc-UAB) demonstrates in animal models the benefits of vorinostat after having suffered a stroke.

28 Feb 2024

AHA scientific statement: Advances and challenges in AI applications for cardiovascular medicine

Artificial intelligence (AI) may transform cardiovascular medicine. For now, though, many challenges remain, and few AI tools have been proven to improve care, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal.

28 Feb 2024

Bio-Hermes data reveals strong correlation between blood biomarkers and Alzheimer's amyloid plaques

The Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation, (GAP) is releasing the first results from the Bio-Hermes-001 Study.

28 Feb 2024

Novel "Tissue-in-a-CUBE" model mimics blood-brain barrier for drug testing

A research team at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Japan has succeeded in establishing a model of the blood-brain barrier using modularized tissue derived from human cells.

28 Feb 2024

Novel brain organoid model unveils link between inflammation and astrocyte dysfunction

The brain is typically depicted as a complex web of neurons sending and receiving messages. But neurons only make up half of the human brain.

28 Feb 2024

Say that again: Using hearing aids can be frustrating for older adults, but necessary

It was an every-other-day routine, full of frustration. Every time my husband called his father, who was 94 when he died in 2022, he'd wait for his dad to find his hearing aids and put them in before they started talking.

28 Feb 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Wait, is Insulin cheaper now?

Pharmaceutical companies that manufacture insulin made headlines last year when they voluntarily agreed to provide discount cards that lower the monthly cost of insulin for many people to $35.

28 Feb 2024

Caffeine's protective effects against obesity and joint diseases supported by genetic study

The effects of caffeine levels in circulation by considering genetically predicted variations in caffeine metabolism.

28 Feb 2024

Psychosocial interventions show promise for managing non-physiological menopausal symptoms

Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

27 Feb 2024

Universal, essential biomarker identified for childhood neuroblastoma

Researchers have newly identified a universal, essential biomarker for the childhood cancer neuroblastoma – and a potential new target for treatment.

27 Feb 2024

Eye movement reflex reveals genetic association with autism

Scientists at UC San Francisco may have discovered a new way to test for autism by measuring how children's eyes move when they turn their heads.

27 Feb 2024

Pesticide use in farming linked to Parkinson's disease in the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains

Pesticides and herbicides used in farming have been linked to Parkinson's disease in the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains region of the country, according to a preliminary study released today, February 27, 2024, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13–18, 2024, in person in Denver and online.

27 Feb 2024

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H5N1 variant spreads between species, endangering wildlife

NIH funds study on neural mechanisms behind autism and sound sensitivity

Social factors may be linked to access to stroke treatment

Seizure assistance dogs offer hope for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

Study demonstrates the deleterious effects of chronic cocaine use on functional brain networks

GTF2I gene's role in Williams syndrome and autism unraveled

Brain waves drive waste removal during sleep, study finds

Neuroscientists uncover surprising role of glia in regulating neuronal responses in the brain

Anti-cancer drug shows promise in treating brain injuries after stroke

AHA scientific statement: Advances and challenges in AI applications for cardiovascular medicine

Bio-Hermes data reveals strong correlation between blood biomarkers and Alzheimer's amyloid plaques

Novel "Tissue-in-a-CUBE" model mimics blood-brain barrier for drug testing

Novel brain organoid model unveils link between inflammation and astrocyte dysfunction

Say that again: Using hearing aids can be frustrating for older adults, but necessary

An Arm and a Leg: Wait, is Insulin cheaper now?

Caffeine's protective effects against obesity and joint diseases supported by genetic study

Psychosocial interventions show promise for managing non-physiological menopausal symptoms

Universal, essential biomarker identified for childhood neuroblastoma

Eye movement reflex reveals genetic association with autism

Pesticide use in farming linked to Parkinson's disease in the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains

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