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Human dental stem cells can be transformed into excitable neuronal cells, study shows

The cells with electrophysiological activity obtained at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) are opening up new avenues for the study of neurodegenerative diseases and the development of future autologous transplants.

7 Apr 2025

Unique sound stimulation technology can relieve symptoms of motion sickness

A research group led by Takumi Kagawa and Masashi Kato at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered that using "a unique sound stimulation technology"-a device that stimulates the inner ear with a specific wavelength of sound-reduces motion sickness.

4 Apr 2025

Alarming statistics from IDF reveal nearly 1 in 9 adults are now living with diabetes

Globally, nearly one in nine adults (589 million) are now living with diabetes. Of these, an estimated 252 million are not yet aware they have the condition, placing them at higher risk of serious complications and early death

4 Apr 2025

Over 250 million people worldwide unaware they have diabetes, according to new research from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

4 Apr 2025

Targeting a key protein outside of the brain could help manage Parkinson's-related heart issues

Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain - it may also impact the heart, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Scientists from Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine suggest that targeting a key protein outside of the brain could help manage Parkinson's-related heart issues.

3 Apr 2025

New drug restores vision by regenerating retinal nerves

Vision is one of the most crucial human senses, yet over 300 million people worldwide are at risk of vision loss due to various retinal diseases.

1 Apr 2025

Researchers uncover mechanism linking maternal inflammation to delayed neurodevelopment in infants

A research group led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has uncovered a potential mechanism linking maternal inflammation to delayed neurodevelopment in infants.

1 Apr 2025

Scientists discover key genes for regenerating cells in the ear and eye

The same genes could hold the key to regenerating cells in the ear and eye, according to a new mouse study from the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Ksenia Gnedeva, PhD, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

1 Apr 2025

Their physical therapy coverage ran out before they could walk again

Mari Villar was slammed by a car that jumped the curb, breaking her legs and collapsing a lung. Amy Paulo was in pain from a femur surgery that wasn't healing properly.

28 Mar 2025

AI helps sonographers detect fetal abnormalities faster during 20-week pregnancy scan

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help sonographers identify any abnormalities at the 20-week pregnancy screening scan almost twice as quickly, without reducing the accuracy or reliability of diagnoses, a new study has shown.

27 Mar 2025

Cabozantinib gains FDA approval for treating advanced neuroendocrine tumors

Cabozantinib, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with previously treated advanced neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

26 Mar 2025

Multi-modal imaging reveals complex brain alterations associated with autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a growing global concern, affecting approximately 2.8% of children in the United States and 0.7% in China. ASD is characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication difficulties, and repetitive behaviors, making early diagnosis critical for improving outcomes.

25 Mar 2025

Blocking an inflammatory receptor in the retinas of aging mice improves retinal health

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 31, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Cysteinyl leukotriene receptor 1 modulates retinal immune cells, vascularity and proteolytic activity in aged mice."

25 Mar 2025

ADHD may be linked to increased risk of developing dementia later in life

An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia.

25 Mar 2025

Research identifies pressure-sensing protein behind gut motility

After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis - moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle.

25 Mar 2025

New technique doubles erectile function preservation in prostate surgery

A technique to improve the precision of prostate cancer surgery means that almost twice as many men preserve their erectile function compared to those undergoing standard surgery, according to results from a clinical trial led by researchers from UCL and UCLH.

24 Mar 2025

Nerve News and Research

Human dental stem cells can be transformed into excitable neuronal cells, study shows

Unique sound stimulation technology can relieve symptoms of motion sickness

Alarming statistics from IDF reveal nearly 1 in 9 adults are now living with diabetes

Over 250 million people worldwide unaware they have diabetes, according to new research from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

Targeting a key protein outside of the brain could help manage Parkinson's-related heart issues

New drug restores vision by regenerating retinal nerves

Researchers uncover mechanism linking maternal inflammation to delayed neurodevelopment in infants

Scientists discover key genes for regenerating cells in the ear and eye

Their physical therapy coverage ran out before they could walk again

AI helps sonographers detect fetal abnormalities faster during 20-week pregnancy scan

Cabozantinib gains FDA approval for treating advanced neuroendocrine tumors

Multi-modal imaging reveals complex brain alterations associated with autism spectrum disorder

Blocking an inflammatory receptor in the retinas of aging mice improves retinal health

ADHD may be linked to increased risk of developing dementia later in life

Research identifies pressure-sensing protein behind gut motility

New technique doubles erectile function preservation in prostate surgery

Women with urinary incontinence can avoid invasive bladder pressure tests

Brain dynamics during male sexual behavior revealed

Parakeet brain reveals secrets of human-like speech patterns

GP reveals seven ways to relieve endometriosis symptoms

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How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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