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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.

Study of stroke survivors shows how chronic pain can alter body perception

A world-first study of stroke survivors shows how chronic pain can alter body perception, with the brain tricking patients into believing their affected hand is a different size, increasing the risk of accidents.

12 Dec 2022

How human cell atlases provide the missing links between genes, diseases and therapies

A Nature Medicine journal perspective article describes the potential of cell atlases in shaping the future of medicine. Providing the missing link between genes and diseases, single-cell atlases make it possible to develop more precise and specific diagnostic tools by understanding the mechanisms of complex diseases.

12 Dec 2022

COVID vaccine hesitancy may be associated with increased risks of traffic accidents

Reasons underlying hesitancy to get vaccinated against COVID-19 may be associated with increased risks of traffic accidents according to a new study in The American Journal of Medicine, published by Elsevier. Researchers found that adults who neglect these health recommendations may also neglect basic road safety.

12 Dec 2022

UQ-led project uses 'brain in a dish' to study effects of the Zika virus

A University of Queensland-led project has used a 'brain in a dish' to study the effects of the Zika virus, taking research a step closer towards developing drugs to combat the infection.

12 Dec 2022

Signaling pathway within brain cells regulates sleep

A good night's sleep can work wonders for both mind and body. But what is it that determines how much we need to sleep, and what can cause us to sleep more deeply?

12 Dec 2022

What are the patterns of symptoms and risk factors for Long COVID among SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals?

Researchers explored the indicators of long COVID symptoms.

12 Dec 2022

Bioengineered soluble ACE2 for brain protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers compared the efficiency of bioengineered soluble ACE-2 concerning brain protection during COVID-19.

12 Dec 2022

Severe COVID-19 causes aging-like changes in the human brain

Severe COVID-19 triggers aging-like changes in the brain's frontal cortex region that results in cognitive deficits.

11 Dec 2022

Intranasal recombinant MVA-based vaccines effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants in mice

Researchers construct a recombinant host-range restricted vaccinia virus Ankara (rMVAs) expressing the spike proteins of several SARS-CoV-2 variants.

11 Dec 2022

Structural studies pave the way for cancer drugs that could target only mutated versions

To design drugs that stall the growth of aggressive cancers, it helps to know the structures of the proteins that are revving the cancers' engines.

9 Dec 2022

Researchers discover a previously unknown mechanism that drives aging

Northwestern University researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that drives aging.

9 Dec 2022

Johns Hopkins researchers characterize a broad range of psychedelic occasioned belief changes

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers continue their exploration into psychedelics and how these drugs may produce a wide range of profound changes in perception, cognition and mood.

9 Dec 2022

Concrete steps for screening, detection and treatment of adolescent substance use

Despite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop adolescent substance use is still an old-fashioned conversation, according to a new Viewpoint published in the November issue of The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

9 Dec 2022

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Researchers emphasize the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation for individuals consuming a plant-based or vegan diet.

9 Dec 2022

Researchers gain new insights into ADHD drug's mechanism of action

For decades, doctors have treated kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with methylphenidate, a stimulant drug sold as Ritalin and Concerta, making it one of the most widely prescribed medications aimed at the central nervous system.

8 Dec 2022

New method uses light to change long-term behavior of neurons

Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and MIT have developed a new method to target diseased neurons in the brain and change their long-term behavior using light, paving the way for potential new treatments for neurological conditions such as epilepsy and autism.

8 Dec 2022

Study looks at the possibility of promoting hair cell regeneration using cell reprograming

About 430 million people around the world experience disabling hearing loss. In the United States, approximately 37.5 million adults report some trouble hearing. Hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear or the nerves that carry information on sounds to the brain do not work in the usual way.

8 Dec 2022

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Study of stroke survivors shows how chronic pain can alter body perception

How human cell atlases provide the missing links between genes, diseases and therapies

COVID vaccine hesitancy may be associated with increased risks of traffic accidents

UQ-led project uses 'brain in a dish' to study effects of the Zika virus

Signaling pathway within brain cells regulates sleep

What are the patterns of symptoms and risk factors for Long COVID among SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals?

Bioengineered soluble ACE2 for brain protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Severe COVID-19 causes aging-like changes in the human brain

Intranasal recombinant MVA-based vaccines effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants in mice

Structural studies pave the way for cancer drugs that could target only mutated versions

Researchers discover a previously unknown mechanism that drives aging

Johns Hopkins researchers characterize a broad range of psychedelic occasioned belief changes

Concrete steps for screening, detection and treatment of adolescent substance use

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Researchers gain new insights into ADHD drug's mechanism of action

New method uses light to change long-term behavior of neurons

Study looks at the possibility of promoting hair cell regeneration using cell reprograming

Georgia State brain researcher receives NIH grant to create a model for personalized cancer treatments

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