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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.

Resveratrol can combat Alzheimer's via inflammatory suppression, study shows

Study demonstrates Resveratrol's ability to mitigate Alzheimer's Disease (AD) symptoms by inhibiting proinflammatory responses and promoting antioxidant enzyme expression in microglial cell lines, offering insights into its neuroprotective mechanisms.

5 Feb 2024

MSU scientists unveil a potential game-changer in the fight against glioblastoma

A team of Michigan State University scientists has unveiled a potential game-changer in the fight against glioblastoma, the most common and currently incurable form of brain cancer.

5 Feb 2024

Doppler ultrasound detects placental issues in small babies, study finds

A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta is working properly. In case of repeated deviations from these Doppler measurements, additional monitoring of the unborn baby is necessary.

5 Feb 2024

Research reveals crucial role of saturated fatty acids in memory creation process

Researchers at the University of Queensland have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in the brain's consolidation of memories.

5 Feb 2024

Shared molecular pathways found in Alzheimer's and epilepsy

Study reveals shared brain proteomic signatures in Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy, suggesting common molecular mechanisms that could pave the way for unified therapeutic strategies.

5 Feb 2024

Maternal happiness in pregnancy boosts child brain development, study finds

Maternal happiness during pregnancy is linked to larger hippocampus volumes in daughters and altered brain connectivity in children at 7.5 years, suggesting positive emotions may enhance fetal brain development.

5 Feb 2024

Scientists pinpoint two cell-surface proteins that partner to spur cancer cell growth

Scientists at City of Hope®, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have discovered a new cellular mechanism that plays an important role in cancer cells' ability to cause disease. The study was published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology today.

5 Feb 2024

World's largest brain study reveals how childhood trauma rewires vital neural pathways

The world's largest brain study of childhood trauma has revealed how it affects development and rewires vital pathways.

5 Feb 2024

Fluorescent sensor array accurately detects multiple amyloids in biological samples

Many neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, are difficult to diagnose before symptoms begin to appear.

5 Feb 2024

Researchers identify the basic principles of serotonin transport in nerve cells

Drugs known as antidepressants target the serotonin transporter in nerve cells and are among the most commonly prescribed medicines worldwide, but are sometimes associated with significant side effects.

5 Feb 2024

Teenage bullying linked to lower brain glutamate, early psychosis symptoms

Researchers have found that adolescents being bullied by their peers are at greater risk of the early stages of psychotic episodes and in turn experience lower levels of a key neurotransmitter in a part of the brain involved in regulating emotions.

5 Feb 2024

Protein may hold key to restoring treatment response in drug-resistant neuroendocrine prostate cancer

It may be possible to restore drug-resistant neuroendocrine prostate cancer to a state that responds to treatment by depletion of a certain protein in cancer cells.

5 Feb 2024

Genetic link found to emotional sensitivity in stressful situations

situations, suggesting individuals with the A allele may experience increased social sensitivity but struggle with negative interpersonal outcomes.

4 Feb 2024

Small-molecule A485 mobilizes white blood cells on demand

New study reveals a small molecule that can selectively mobilize white blood cells, offering potential treatments for diseases with abnormal leukocyte counts.

3 Feb 2024

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds

Accelerometer-based study reveals physical activity levels significantly influence gut microbiota composition, linking moderate and vigorous exercise to beneficial microbial diversity and function.

3 Feb 2024

Gut health linked to Alzheimer's progression, study suggests diet as potential therapy

Study reviews the intricate relationship between diet, gut microbiome diversity, and Alzheimer’s disease progression, suggesting gut health could play a key role in managing the disease.

3 Feb 2024

ASU professor offers insights on what may be coming from Neuralink’s PRIME study

This week, Neuralink's Elon Musk announced that human clinical trials have begun on its Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface (PRIME) study, a medical device trail that uses wireless, brain-computer interface designed to enable people with paralysis to control external devices with their thoughts.

2 Feb 2024

Proteogenomics reveals new target for beating drug resistance in acute myeloid leukemia

Doctors have nearly a dozen new targeted drugs to treat patients with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, yet three of four patients still die within five years.

2 Feb 2024

Study reveals the spatial connectivity patterns of mouse hippocampal neurons

A study published in Science on Feb. 1 reported a comprehensive database of single-neuron projectomes consisting of over 10,000 mouse hippocampal neurons, thus revealing the spatial connectivity patterns of mouse hippocampal neurons at the mesoscopic level.

2 Feb 2024

Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens concern about chronic wasting disease

Each fall, millions of hunters across North America make their way into forests and grasslands to kill deer. Over the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals.

2 Feb 2024

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Resveratrol can combat Alzheimer's via inflammatory suppression, study shows

MSU scientists unveil a potential game-changer in the fight against glioblastoma

Doppler ultrasound detects placental issues in small babies, study finds

Research reveals crucial role of saturated fatty acids in memory creation process

Shared molecular pathways found in Alzheimer's and epilepsy

Maternal happiness in pregnancy boosts child brain development, study finds

Scientists pinpoint two cell-surface proteins that partner to spur cancer cell growth

World's largest brain study reveals how childhood trauma rewires vital neural pathways

Fluorescent sensor array accurately detects multiple amyloids in biological samples

Researchers identify the basic principles of serotonin transport in nerve cells

Teenage bullying linked to lower brain glutamate, early psychosis symptoms

Protein may hold key to restoring treatment response in drug-resistant neuroendocrine prostate cancer

Genetic link found to emotional sensitivity in stressful situations

Small-molecule A485 mobilizes white blood cells on demand

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds

Gut health linked to Alzheimer's progression, study suggests diet as potential therapy

ASU professor offers insights on what may be coming from Neuralink’s PRIME study

Proteogenomics reveals new target for beating drug resistance in acute myeloid leukemia

Study reveals the spatial connectivity patterns of mouse hippocampal neurons

Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens concern about chronic wasting disease

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