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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.

Stem cell therapy can repair brain damage and improve memory function in mice

A one-time injection of an experimental stem cell therapy can repair brain damage and improve memory function in mice with conditions that replicate human strokes and dementia, a new UCLA study finds.

21 Apr 2021

Animal study shows how chemical compound in Indian Long Pepper works against glioblastoma

Piperlongumine, a chemical compound found in the Indian Long Pepper plant (Piper longum), is known to kill cancerous cells in many tumor types, including brain tumors.

21 Apr 2021

Study focuses on understanding the origin of neuronal diversity

A mechanistic understanding of brain development requires a systematic survey of neural progenitor cell types, their lineage specification and maturation of postmitotic neurons.

21 Apr 2021

AI-driven system for automatically detecting abnormalities on brain MRI could speed up care

An artificial intelligence-driven system that automatically combs through brain MRIs for abnormalities could speed care to those who need it most, according to a study published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

21 Apr 2021

Interfering RNA nanoparticles could be a potential COVID-19 therapy

Study shows lipid nanoparticle-based siRNA is potent in suppressing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – in cells as well as in mice models.

21 Apr 2021

Study provides preliminary evidence for a neurocognitive subtype of PTSD

A major obstacle in understanding and treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is its clinical and neurobiological heterogeneity.

21 Apr 2021

Researchers identify the cause of severe canine juvenile epilepsy

In a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, researchers found a cause for severe epilepsy resulting in death in Parson Russell Terrier puppies at a few months of age. A change in the PITRM1 gene can lead to a dysfunction of mitochondria, the cellular energy pumps.

21 Apr 2021

Study identifies how SARS-CoV-2 enters and infects the brain

A recent preclinical study led by Anja Kipar of the University of Zurich and the University of Liverpool found evidence of the virus infecting and eventually provoking cell death in microglia and immune cells — but not neurons. The viral-induced apoptosis in these brain cells may explain why some long-haulers experience ‘brain fog’ months after recovery.

21 Apr 2021

Fast oscillations in electroencephalography can pinpoint brain tissues responsible for epileptic seizures

Professor Bin He's team at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, has discovered that fast oscillations in scalp-recorded electroencephalography can pinpoint brain tissues responsible for epileptic seizures.

21 Apr 2021

Blood-brain barrier and its effect on the immune system play a role in schizophrenia

Like a stern bodyguard for the central nervous sytem, the blood-brain barrier keeps out anything that could lead to disease and dangerous inflammation--at least when all is functioning normally.

21 Apr 2021

Chaperone protein imbalance can play key role in initiating toxic tau buildup in the aging brain

Chaperone protein imbalance can play a significant role in initiating toxic accumulation of tau in the aging brain - an early step in the development of Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders known as tauopathies, a new preclinical study by University of South Florida Health (USF Health) neuroscientists suggests.

20 Apr 2021

Two extremes of female sexual behavior may be controlled by the same brain region

In many species, including humans and mice, the fluctuating levels of the hormones progesterone and estrogen determine whether the female is fertile or not. And in the case of mice, whether she's sexually receptive or not.

20 Apr 2021

Rare compound found in a shrub could help fight previously 'undruggable' cancer protein

A chemist from Purdue University has found a way to synthesize a compound to fight a previously "undruggable" cancer protein with benefits across a myriad of cancer types.

20 Apr 2021

Physical and mental health decline associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement

A recent study suggests that preserving physical and mental health helps older adults experiencing cognitive impairment stave off declines in cognitive engagement.

20 Apr 2021

Next-generation devices to test for ‘lazy eye’ in children developed using computer gaming technology

Computer gaming technology is being used to develop and pilot two low cost, next-generation screening tools for 'lazy eye' in children.

20 Apr 2021

TBI patients face challenges in healthcare utilization, finds study

Patients who suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often need a great deal of healthcare services after the injury, but the extent of care utilization is unknown.

20 Apr 2021

New nanomedicine device is effective for treating glioblastoma multiforme

A micro-sized polymeric net wrapping around brain tumors, just like a fishing net around a shoal of fish: this is the microMESH, a new nanomedicine device capable to conform around the surface of tumor masses and efficiently deliver drugs.

20 Apr 2021

Policies designed to prevent opioid misuse may limit access to pain-relieving drugs

Policies designed to prevent the misuse of opioids may have the unintended side effect of limiting access to the pain-relieving drugs by terminally ill patients nearing the end of their life, new research led by the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy suggests.

20 Apr 2021

Scientists receive NIH grant to develop an adjuvant vaccine for opioid use disorder

Opioid addicts wage a daily war within over whether or not to use a drug whose side effect can be death. If those same addicts, however, had the choice to take an opioid vaccine once or twice a year, their internal struggle could be over.

20 Apr 2021

K162 molecule could inhibit β-amyloids ' toxicity associated with Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a form of progressive dementia interfering with daily living. It is caused by the decline in the number of brain cells resulting in the deterioration of our mental abilities.

20 Apr 2021

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Stem cell therapy can repair brain damage and improve memory function in mice

Animal study shows how chemical compound in Indian Long Pepper works against glioblastoma

Study focuses on understanding the origin of neuronal diversity

AI-driven system for automatically detecting abnormalities on brain MRI could speed up care

Interfering RNA nanoparticles could be a potential COVID-19 therapy

Study provides preliminary evidence for a neurocognitive subtype of PTSD

Researchers identify the cause of severe canine juvenile epilepsy

Study identifies how SARS-CoV-2 enters and infects the brain

Fast oscillations in electroencephalography can pinpoint brain tissues responsible for epileptic seizures

Blood-brain barrier and its effect on the immune system play a role in schizophrenia

Chaperone protein imbalance can play key role in initiating toxic tau buildup in the aging brain

Two extremes of female sexual behavior may be controlled by the same brain region

Rare compound found in a shrub could help fight previously 'undruggable' cancer protein

Physical and mental health decline associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement

Next-generation devices to test for ‘lazy eye’ in children developed using computer gaming technology

TBI patients face challenges in healthcare utilization, finds study

New nanomedicine device is effective for treating glioblastoma multiforme

Policies designed to prevent opioid misuse may limit access to pain-relieving drugs

Scientists receive NIH grant to develop an adjuvant vaccine for opioid use disorder

K162 molecule could inhibit β-amyloids ' toxicity associated with Alzheimer's disease

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