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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 identifies the role of early developmental gene in intracranial aneurysms

Mutations of a gene that regulates formation of blood vessels in the brain of vertebrates can lead to potentially deadly aneurysms in adults, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in the December issue of Nature Medicine.

9 Dec 2021

Study could aid in the development of adaptive DBS treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder

In a small study, researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health captured more than 1,000 hours of brain recordings from patients with OCD in the clinic and at home.

9 Dec 2021

Study of individuals referred to a cardiovascular disease clinic designed for patients with long COVID

Scientists discuss the characteristics, diagnostic evaluations, and cardiac diagnoses in patients referred to a clinic designed for patients with PASC.

9 Dec 2021

Study reveals the role of intracellular receptor PQBP1 in response to Tau protein

Just as a home security system can alert a homeowner to the presence of an intruder, a protein called polyglutamine binding protein-1 (PQBP1) found in brain cells can alert the body to the presence of "intruding" viruses like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

9 Dec 2021

Scientists determine structure of the molecule associated with ALS for the first time

Scientists have determined for the first time the structure of the molecule associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple other neurodegenerative diseases.

9 Dec 2021

Sleeping people respond to wind farm and road traffic noise, study shows

Sleeping people respond to both wind farm noise and road traffic noise, but not usually enough to wake them up, according to new Flinders University research.

9 Dec 2021

Infantile cataracts are more common and problematic than thought

Three days after Canyon Brown was born, the attending pediatrician discovered a problem.

8 Dec 2021

Internal tremors and vibrations symptoms among people with long-COVID

In a recent study, researchers aimed to identify a potentially important cluster of similar patient-reported symptoms from PASC-affected individuals.

8 Dec 2021

Study shows how senescent cells can be an underlying cause of kidney damage

A study in mice by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that stress and tissue damage initiated by angiotensin II, a molecule that is known to increase blood pressure and stiffening in the linings of blood vessels, leads to cellular senescence, a process by which a cell ages and permanently stops dividing but does not die.

8 Dec 2021

Keto diet does not appear to work well for women

Scientists from UC Riverside are studying how the popular keto and intermittent fasting diets work on a molecular level, and whether both sexes benefit from them equally.

8 Dec 2021

Optimizing the treatment of epilepsy patients

Researchers have devised a new diagnostic model to predict how generalized epilepsy patients will respond to drug treatment.

8 Dec 2021

Brain injury markers associated with dysregulated immunological responses in COVID-19

Study shows that during hospitalization, patients with COVID-19 demonstrated elevated NfL and GFAP in a severity-dependant manner, as well as evidence of ongoing active brain injury 4 months later.

8 Dec 2021

Researchers uncover the journey of microglia in developing zebrafish

Microglia, the immune cells of the brain, form the first line of defense against neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injuries.

8 Dec 2021

Long COVID-19 in frontline workers found to directly impact health service delivery

New findings show that Long COVID-19 among frontline workers could directly impact health service delivery.

7 Dec 2021

An assessment of pH-sensitive cationic lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery

A recent review looks at the molecular design of pH-sensitive cationic lipids and their applications for various tissues and cell types.

7 Dec 2021

Research reveals a common cause for seizures and memory problems in epilepsy

Damage to a part of the brain that regulates hyperactivity can contribute to both memory problems and seizures in the most common form of epilepsy, according to research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

7 Dec 2021

Urinary incontinence could contribute to increased risk of falls in older adults

A team of University of Alberta researchers focused on aging Albertans has found that urinary incontinence could be a contributing factor in falls among older adults.

7 Dec 2021

Cochlear implant recipients develop new bone formation that leads to long-term residual hearing loss

The majority of cochlear implant recipients develop new bone formation that adversely affects long-term hearing preservation, according to a study appearing in Radiology.

7 Dec 2021

‘Moving molecule’ therapy for severe spinal cord injury

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Stupp about his recent research into a therapy involving dancing molecules for the treatment of severe spinal cord injury.

7 Dec 2021

Study shows the existence of efficient coding processes for visual stimuli in rodents

A collaboration between SISSA and the University of Pennsylvania indicates the existence of an efficient process of sensory coding in rats, suggesting a general principle for optimal use of computational resources.

7 Dec 2021

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Study identifies the role of early developmental gene in intracranial aneurysms

Study could aid in the development of adaptive DBS treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder

Study of individuals referred to a cardiovascular disease clinic designed for patients with long COVID

Study reveals the role of intracellular receptor PQBP1 in response to Tau protein

Scientists determine structure of the molecule associated with ALS for the first time

Sleeping people respond to wind farm and road traffic noise, study shows

Infantile cataracts are more common and problematic than thought

Internal tremors and vibrations symptoms among people with long-COVID

Study shows how senescent cells can be an underlying cause of kidney damage

Keto diet does not appear to work well for women

Optimizing the treatment of epilepsy patients

Brain injury markers associated with dysregulated immunological responses in COVID-19

Researchers uncover the journey of microglia in developing zebrafish

Long COVID-19 in frontline workers found to directly impact health service delivery

An assessment of pH-sensitive cationic lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery

Research reveals a common cause for seizures and memory problems in epilepsy

Urinary incontinence could contribute to increased risk of falls in older adults

Cochlear implant recipients develop new bone formation that leads to long-term residual hearing loss

‘Moving molecule’ therapy for severe spinal cord injury

Study shows the existence of efficient coding processes for visual stimuli in rodents

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