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Synaptic levels of protein clathrin are determinant factor for plasticity of neurons

Researchers of the group of cellular and molecular neurobiology of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) and the University of Barcelona, led by researcher Artur Llobet, have shown that synaptic levels of the protein clathrin are a determinant factor for synaptic plasticity of neurons.

20 Jun 2014

Leading experts to discuss mild traumatic brain injury at AACN annual meeting

It has been widely reported in the media that mild traumatic brain injury/concussion can cause prolonged physical and cognitive symptoms, and potentially permanent brain damage in some individuals.

19 Jun 2014

University Hospitals introduces surgical procedure for management of glaucoma in NE Ohio

With the arrival of a leading expert in glaucoma, Douglas Rhee, MD, as its chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University Hospitals Case Medical Center is introducing a surgical procedure for the management of glaucoma that is new to Northeast Ohio.

19 Jun 2014

Brain changes in problem gamblers make it hard to quit habit

People who gamble frequently may experience brain changes that make it extremely difficult for them to give up the habit.

19 Jun 2014

People with muscle diseases may benefit more from group doctor visits

A new study suggests that people with muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophies may benefit more from group doctor visits than individual appointments. The study is published in the June 18, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19 Jun 2014

Children who spend more time in less structured activities are able to set their own goals

Children who spend more time in less structured activities-from playing outside to reading books to visiting the zoo-are better able to set their own goals and take actions to meet those goals without prodding from adults, according to a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder.

19 Jun 2014

Janssen signs license agreement with Vertex to develop, commercialize VX-787 for influenza A treatment

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Vertex Pharmaceuticals for the worldwide development, manufacturing and commercialization of VX-787, a novel medicine in Phase II development for the treatment of influenza A.

18 Jun 2014

New study on transmitophagy process may help treat diverse disorders

It's broadly assumed that cells degrade and recycle their own old or damaged organelles, but researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute have discovered that some neurons transfer unwanted mitochondria - the tiny power plants inside cells - to supporting glial cells called astrocytes for disposal.

18 Jun 2014

UT Southwestern launches regional brain tissue collection program

To promote greater understanding of autism, UT Southwestern Medical Center has launched a regional brain tissue collection program that will support research on this condition, which affects an estimated one in 68 children.

18 Jun 2014

Study reveals possible biological link between musical training and improved brain executive functioning

A controlled study using functional MRI brain imaging reveals a possible biological link between early musical training and improved executive functioning in both children and adults, report researchers at Boston Children's Hospital.

18 Jun 2014

Stress may accelerate cognitive decline later in life

A new study published in the June 18 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience adds to a body of evidence suggesting stress may accelerate cognitive decline later in life.

18 Jun 2014

Autistic-like behaviors linked with disruption of Adenomatous Polyposis Coli gene

Autistic-like behaviors and decreased cognitive ability may be associated with disruption of the function of the Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) gene.

17 Jun 2014

Signaling pathway may help explain why body clocks of people with bipolar disease

Alterations in a cellular signaling pathway called cAMP-CREB may help explain why the body clocks of people with bipolar disease are out of sync, according to a new European Journal of Neuroscience study.

17 Jun 2014

International researchers discover genetic component of Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy

An international team of researchers has discovered a significant genetic component of Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy (IGE), the most common form of epilepsy.

17 Jun 2014

Amygdala alterations during childhood may influence development of anxiety problems

The amygdala is a key "fear center" in the brain. Alterations in the development of the amygdala during childhood may have an important influence on the development of anxiety problems, reports a new study in the current issue of Biological Psychiatry.

17 Jun 2014

Researchers develop rapid-acting antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have generated fresh insights that could aid in the development of rapid-acting antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression.

13 Jun 2014

Human mind can rapidly absorb new information by synchronization of brain waves

The human mind can rapidly absorb and analyze new information as it flits from thought to thought. These quickly changing brain states may be encoded by synchronization of brain waves across different brain regions, according to a new study from MIT neuroscientists.

13 Jun 2014

High-protein diets lower stroke risk

People with diets higher in protein, especially from fish, may be less likely to have a stroke than those with diets lower in protein, according to a meta-analysis published in the June 11, 2014, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Jun 2014

Tufts researchers gain new insight into protein associated with bipolar disorder

Researchers from Tufts have gained new insight into a protein associated with bipolar disorder. The study, published in the June 3 issue of Science Signaling, reveals that calcium channels in resting neurons activate the breakdown of Sp4, which belongs to a class of proteins called transcription factors that regulate gene expression.

12 Jun 2014

New path may lead to powerful adjunctive novel therapy for PTSD treatment

There are currently only two FDA-approved medications for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the United States. Both of these medications are serotonin uptake inhibitors. Despite the availability of these medications, many people diagnosed with PTSD remain symptomatic, highlighting the need for new medications for PTSD treatment.

12 Jun 2014

Neuroscience News and Research

Synaptic levels of protein clathrin are determinant factor for plasticity of neurons

Leading experts to discuss mild traumatic brain injury at AACN annual meeting

University Hospitals introduces surgical procedure for management of glaucoma in NE Ohio

Brain changes in problem gamblers make it hard to quit habit

People with muscle diseases may benefit more from group doctor visits

Children who spend more time in less structured activities are able to set their own goals

Janssen signs license agreement with Vertex to develop, commercialize VX-787 for influenza A treatment

New study on transmitophagy process may help treat diverse disorders

UT Southwestern launches regional brain tissue collection program

Study reveals possible biological link between musical training and improved brain executive functioning

Stress may accelerate cognitive decline later in life

Autistic-like behaviors linked with disruption of Adenomatous Polyposis Coli gene

Signaling pathway may help explain why body clocks of people with bipolar disease

International researchers discover genetic component of Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy

Amygdala alterations during childhood may influence development of anxiety problems

Researchers develop rapid-acting antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression

Human mind can rapidly absorb new information by synchronization of brain waves

High-protein diets lower stroke risk

Tufts researchers gain new insight into protein associated with bipolar disorder

New path may lead to powerful adjunctive novel therapy for PTSD treatment

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