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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.

To be one in a million: ‘Who thinks it’s going to be you?’

Monica Melkonian wanted the Johnson & Johnson covid vaccine. It was only one shot and then she would be protected against the virus. So she was thrilled when the vaccination clinic at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center on April 7 had her first choice.

2 Mar 2022

Researchers identify directed interactions between brain areas and confirmed patterns of activity

Exploring how brain areas communicate with each other is the focus of a long-standing research collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Champalimaud Research.

2 Mar 2022

A ubiquitous protein may be key to the survival of neurons most impacted by glaucoma

A ubiquitous protein called sigma 1 receptor, which is known to protect cells from stress, appears key to the function and survival of the neurons most impacted by glaucoma, scientists report.

1 Mar 2022

Developmental delays related to Leigh syndrome may occur earlier than previously known

Researchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have found that developmental delays associated with Leigh syndrome, the most common pediatric mitochondrial disorder, may occur earlier than previously recognized – even before metabolic stroke and regression – which could provide clinicians with an opportunity for earlier diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.

1 Mar 2022

Early menopause puts women at greater risk of dementia later in life

Women who enter menopause very early, before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compared to women who begin menopause at the average menopause-onset age of 50 to 51 years, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

1 Mar 2022

Research sheds light on the role of lipids in Alzheimer’s disease development

Neurons in the brain coexist with and rely on many other cell types to function properly. Astrocytes, which take their name from their star shape, ensure the survival of neurons by feeding and detoxifying them with the help of a multifunctional protein, APOE.

1 Mar 2022

U of U Health researchers lead a $22-million nationwide clinical trial for rare brain disorder

University of Utah Health researchers are leading a five-year, $22-million nationwide clinical trial for NMDA receptor encephalitis––a type of autoimmune encephalitis that prompts the immune system to mistakenly attack the brain, causing confusion, memory loss, seizures, and symptoms similar to bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.

1 Mar 2022

Cow's milk protein can trigger inflammation in multiple sclerosis sufferers

Multiple sclerosis sufferers often complain of more severe disease symptoms after consuming dairy products. Researchers at the Universities of Bonn and Erlangen-Nuremberg have now found a possible cause for this.

1 Mar 2022

Microorganisms hindering cancer therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones, study says

Melanoma patients receiving therapy that helps their immune system kill cancer cells respond to treatment differently depending on the types of microbes in their gut, and new research suggests the microorganisms hindering therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones.

28 Feb 2022

Harvard researcher develops new model system to illuminate the fundamentals of aging

Huge amounts of time and money have been devoted to finding treatments for diseases that become more common as we age, like cancer and Alzheimer's.

28 Feb 2022

Study reveals the thalamocortical mechanism for nostalgia-induced analgesia

Ever noticed that looking at photos of good times with family or friends diminishes the pain of your headache? Nostalgia has already been shown to be helpful with pain relief, and a new study has now revealed the thalamocortical mechanism for nostalgia-induced analgesia.

28 Feb 2022

Research shows intergenerational effects of preconception opioids in male offspring rats

New research from scientists at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University suggests opioid use before pregnancy - even if not used during pregnancy itself - could result in a higher likelihood that a mother's male offspring will develop type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

28 Feb 2022

Novel molecular pathway shared by two neurodegenerative disorders discovered

Scientists from two independent research teams have discovered how the mislocalization of a protein, known as TDP-43, alters the genetic instructions for UNC13A, providing a possible therapeutic target that could also have implications in treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and other forms of dementia.

28 Feb 2022

New imaging approach provides a clearer ‘picture’ of blood vessels in health and disease

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have developed and tested a new imaging approach they say will accelerate imaging-based research in the lab by allowing investigators to capture images of blood vessels at different spatial scales.

28 Feb 2022

Researchers develop new precision medicine technology for cancer immunotherapy

In recent years, great advances have been made in the development of new successful immunotherapies to treat cancer. CAR T-cell therapy and antibody treatments are two types of targeted immunotherapies that have revolutionized areas of cancer care.

28 Feb 2022

People with better physical fitness are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease

People who are more physically fit are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who are less physically fit, according to a preliminary study released today, February 27, 2022, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 74th Annual Meeting being held in person in Seattle, April 2 to 7, 2022 and virtually, April 24 to 26, 2022.

28 Feb 2022

Mechanism behind how certain osmolytes cause kidney damage revealed

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have uncovered the mechanism by which osmolytes used to treat high fluid pressure in the eye and skull can cause kidney damage.

27 Feb 2022

Viewing nostalgic images reduces pain perception

Reflecting on fond memories goes a step beyond making you feel warm and fuzzy: nostalgia can reduce pain perception. Nostalgia decreases activity in pain-related brain areas and decreases subjective ratings of thermal pain, according to research recently published in JNeurosci.

25 Feb 2022

Olympus Discovery Center brings advanced microscopy to brain research

Olympus continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing bioscience research with the opening of the new Olympus Discovery Center at the University of Montreal’s Centre interdisciplinaire de recherche sur le cerveau et l'apprentissage (Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Brain and Learning, or CIRCA).

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 25 Feb 2022

Treatment with Tumor Treating Fields triggers downstream anti-tumor cell response, study finds

Novocure announced that a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) finds treatment with Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) mediated cell disruption activates the immune system and triggers an anti-tumor cell response that may be effectively used together with existing immunotherapy approaches in the treatment of solid tumors, with limited systemic toxicity.

25 Feb 2022

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To be one in a million: ‘Who thinks it’s going to be you?’

Researchers identify directed interactions between brain areas and confirmed patterns of activity

A ubiquitous protein may be key to the survival of neurons most impacted by glaucoma

Developmental delays related to Leigh syndrome may occur earlier than previously known

Early menopause puts women at greater risk of dementia later in life

Research sheds light on the role of lipids in Alzheimer’s disease development

U of U Health researchers lead a $22-million nationwide clinical trial for rare brain disorder

Cow's milk protein can trigger inflammation in multiple sclerosis sufferers

Microorganisms hindering cancer therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones, study says

Harvard researcher develops new model system to illuminate the fundamentals of aging

Study reveals the thalamocortical mechanism for nostalgia-induced analgesia

Research shows intergenerational effects of preconception opioids in male offspring rats

Novel molecular pathway shared by two neurodegenerative disorders discovered

New imaging approach provides a clearer ‘picture’ of blood vessels in health and disease

Researchers develop new precision medicine technology for cancer immunotherapy

People with better physical fitness are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease

Mechanism behind how certain osmolytes cause kidney damage revealed

Viewing nostalgic images reduces pain perception

Olympus Discovery Center brings advanced microscopy to brain research

Treatment with Tumor Treating Fields triggers downstream anti-tumor cell response, study finds

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