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Splicing factor SRSF6 promotes hyperplasia of sensitized skin

Normally, tissue injury triggers a mechanism in cells that tries to repair damaged tissue and restore the skin to a normal, or homeostatic state. Errors in this process can give rise to various problems, such as chronic inflammation, which is a known cause of certain cancers.

21 Jan 2014

Researchers identify molecular mechanism by which cocaine alters brain's reward circuits, causes addiction

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a new molecular mechanism by which cocaine alters the brain's reward circuits and causes addiction.

21 Jan 2014

Jersey Shore's Molly Berkowitz wins Outstanding Emergency Medical Services Educator Award

Jersey Shore University Medical Center's Molly Berkowitz, R.N., Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, recently received the "Outstanding Emergency Medical Services Educator Award" at the annual New Jersey statewide conference on Emergency Medical Services, an event attended by more than 750 EMS professionals.

20 Jan 2014

Researchers identify protein in brain that plays critical role in memory loss seen in Alzheimer's patients

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a protein in the brain that plays a critical role in the memory loss seen in Alzheimer's patients, according to a study to be published in the journal Nature Neuroscience and posted online today.

20 Jan 2014

Researchers find that we use both sides of our brain for speech

We use both sides of our brain for speech, a finding by researchers at New York University and NYU Langone Medical Center that alters previous conceptions about neurological activity. The results, which appear in the journal Nature, also offer insights into addressing speech-related inhibitions caused by stroke or injury and lay the groundwork for better rehabilitation methods.

17 Jan 2014

CSHL professor identifies two proteins that control structure of chandelier cells

Chandelier cells are neurons that use their unique shape to act like master circuit breakers in the brain's cerebral cortex. These cells have dozens, often hundreds, of branching axonal projections - output channels from the cell body of the neuron - that lend the full structure of a chandelier-like appearance.

17 Jan 2014

Cedars-Sinai researcher to receive 2014 Troland Research Award

Ueli Rutishauser, PhD, assistant professor of neurosurgery and director of human neurophysiology research in the Department of Neurosurgery and the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai, will receive a 2014 Troland Research Award at the National Academy of Sciences annual meeting April 27.

16 Jan 2014

American Diabetes Association receives $5M grant for Pathway to Stop Diabetes program

AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced that the companies' U.S. Diabetes Alliance is providing a three-year grant to the American Diabetes Association's Pathway to Stop Diabetes program. The innovative research initiative provides resources and support for a new generation of diabetes researchers and is designed to generate exciting discoveries through excellence, innovation, collaboration and radical thinking.

16 Jan 2014

Study shows direct link between metabolism in brain cells and ability to signal information

A new study by scientists at McGill University and the University of Zurich shows a direct link between metabolism in brain cells and their ability to signal information. The research may explain why the seizures of many epilepsy patients can be controlled by a specially formulated diet.

16 Jan 2014

Heavy drinking associated with faster decline in cognitive function in middle-aged men

Middle-aged men who drink more than 36 grams of alcohol, or two and a half US drinks per day, may speed their memory loss by up to six years later on, according to a study published in the January 15, 2014, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

16 Jan 2014

Cognigram can detect early signs of MCI and Alzheimer’s disease

For patients over the age of 50, a routine physical exam at the doctor’s office typically covers a wide spectrum of medical biomarkers with one glaring exception, cognitive health. Unless there have been unusual mental changes or challenges in their daily life, tests of a patient’s attention, memory or brain processing speed is usually not part of a check-up.

15 Jan 2014

Less gray matter in brain not linked to reading disabilities in people with dyslexia

In people with dyslexia, less gray matter in the brain has been linked to reading disabilities, but now new evidence suggests this is a consequence of poorer reading experiences and not the root cause of the disorder.

15 Jan 2014

Hepatitis C infection varies widely among different Hispanic groups in the U.S.

The first study of hepatitis C infection among different Hispanic groups in the U.S. has found that infection with the virus varies widely, with Puerto Rican Hispanics much more likely than other groups to be infected. The study, led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, highlights which Hispanic populations would benefit most from increased hepatitis C testing and treatment.

15 Jan 2014

Ultrasound can modulate brain activity to heighten sensory perception in humans

Whales, bats, and even praying mantises use ultrasound as a sensory guidance system - and now a new study has found that ultrasound can modulate brain activity to heighten sensory perception in humans.

13 Jan 2014

At-home paper test can help spot early symptoms of cognitive issues

The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE test), which takes less than 15 minutes to complete, is a reliable tool for evaluating cognitive abilities. Findings by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center confirming the feasibility and efficiency of the tool for community screening large numbers of people are published in the January issue of The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences.

13 Jan 2014

FDA approves Farxiga tablets to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Farxiga™ [far-SEE-ga] (dapagliflozin), a once-daily oral treatment indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

13 Jan 2014

New technology efficiently transfers investigational antibodies from blood via blood-brain barrier

Today the scientific journal Neuron published results on the Roche-designed Brain Shuttle technology that efficiently transfers investigational antibodies from the blood through the blood-brain barrier (BBB) into the brain in preclinical models.

10 Jan 2014

Neurovance announces interim results from phase 2a pilot study of EB-1020 SR in patients with all subtypes of ADHD

Neurovance Inc. today announced interim results from its phase 2a pilot study of EB-1020 SR in adult patients with all subtypes of ADHD. With the four week trial fully enrolled and dosing completed in the majority of patients, the results indicate a statistically significant improvement in ADHD symptoms.

10 Jan 2014

Mild electronic stimulation therapy to upper airway during sleep effective in reducing OSA

Results published in a new study in the Jan. 9 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine report that mild electronic stimulation therapy to the upper airway during sleep is effective in reducing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

9 Jan 2014

Montreal researchers identifies two specific key players in growth of GBM

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and deadly form of primary malignant brain cancer accounting for approximately 15% of all brain tumours and occurring mostly in adults between the ages of 45 and 70.

9 Jan 2014

Neuroscience News and Research

Splicing factor SRSF6 promotes hyperplasia of sensitized skin

Researchers identify molecular mechanism by which cocaine alters brain's reward circuits, causes addiction

Jersey Shore's Molly Berkowitz wins Outstanding Emergency Medical Services Educator Award

Researchers identify protein in brain that plays critical role in memory loss seen in Alzheimer's patients

Researchers find that we use both sides of our brain for speech

CSHL professor identifies two proteins that control structure of chandelier cells

Cedars-Sinai researcher to receive 2014 Troland Research Award

American Diabetes Association receives $5M grant for Pathway to Stop Diabetes program

Study shows direct link between metabolism in brain cells and ability to signal information

Heavy drinking associated with faster decline in cognitive function in middle-aged men

Cognigram can detect early signs of MCI and Alzheimer’s disease

Less gray matter in brain not linked to reading disabilities in people with dyslexia

Hepatitis C infection varies widely among different Hispanic groups in the U.S.

Ultrasound can modulate brain activity to heighten sensory perception in humans

At-home paper test can help spot early symptoms of cognitive issues

FDA approves Farxiga tablets to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

New technology efficiently transfers investigational antibodies from blood via blood-brain barrier

Neurovance announces interim results from phase 2a pilot study of EB-1020 SR in patients with all subtypes of ADHD

Mild electronic stimulation therapy to upper airway during sleep effective in reducing OSA

Montreal researchers identifies two specific key players in growth of GBM

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