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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.

Novel findings link nutrition to experiences of post-traumatic stress disorder

A study of factors associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has led to a number of novel findings linking nutrition to experiences of PTSD.

3 Feb 2021

One in every 30 school-aged children may have brain-related vision problems

A brain-related visual impairment, which until recently was thought to be rare, may affect one in every 30 children according to new research investigating the prevalence of Cerebral Visual Impairment [CVI].

3 Feb 2021

New GPUs allow desktop PC to simulate brain models of almost unlimited size

University of Sussex academics have established a method of turbocharging desktop PCs to give them the same capability as supercomputers worth tens of millions of pounds.

3 Feb 2021

Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry increases patient access to research, clinical trials

The Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry (CNDR) was launched in 2010 to increase efficient patient access to cutting-edge research and clinical trials, to increase understanding of the natural history and epidemiology of neuromuscular disease across Canada, and to facilitate research collaboration.

3 Feb 2021

Combining PD-1 and VEGF inhibitors with chemotherapy can help control cholangiocarcinoma

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is considered as a diverse group of epithelial cancers characterized by poor outcomes. Cholangiocarcinoma can be divided into three types according to the original position: Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma (PCC), and Distal Extrahepatic Tumors (DET).

3 Feb 2021

Study: Brain hormones could improve metabolism and fight obesity

A mitochondrial hormone expressed by cells deep in the brain appears to play a role in improving metabolism and fighting off obesity, according to a new study in mice.

3 Feb 2021

Inhibitory interneurons make up 20% of brain circuitry required for pain processing

The many different sensations our bodies experience are accompanied by deeply complex exchanges of information within the brain, and the feeling of pain is no exception.

2 Feb 2021

Evolutionary history reveals the function of fish and human bitter receptors

To evaluate the chemical composition of food from a physiological point of view, it is important to know the functions of the receptors that interact with food ingredients.

2 Feb 2021

Remyelinating drug shows potential to improve vision in patients with MS

A team led by a biomedical scientist at the University of California, Riverside, reports a drug -- an estrogen receptor ligand called indazole chloride (IndCl) -- has the potential to improve vision in patients with multiple sclerosis, or MS.

2 Feb 2021

Air pollution may have a detrimental effect on people's cognitive skills later in life

A greater exposure to air pollution at the very start of life was associated with a detrimental effect on people's cognitive skills up to 60 years later, the research found.

2 Feb 2021

UQ researchers discover how the brain 'tangles' in Alzheimer's disease and dementia

University of Queensland researchers have discovered a new 'seeding' process in brain cells that could be a cause of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

2 Feb 2021

Automated method identifies and tracks harmful tau deposits involved in Alzheimer's disease

Amyloid-beta and tau are the two key abnormal protein deposits that accumulate in the brain during the development of Alzheimer's disease, and detecting their buildup at an early stage may allow clinicians to intervene before the condition has a chance to take hold.

2 Feb 2021

Study identifies triggers for acute decompensation of liver cirrhosis

Chronic liver disease and even cirrhosis can go unnoticed for a long time because many patients have no symptoms: the liver suffers silently.

2 Feb 2021

Simple soil remediation can save children from lead toxicity

Simple soil remediation can substantially reduce levels of the toxic metal lead in the blood of children living in heavily contaminated areas, says a new study conducted in Bangladesh.

2 Feb 2021

Study shows safety and effectiveness of two recommended ICU sedatives

Sedative medications used in intensive care are associated with increased delirium, which is in turn connected with higher medical costs and greater risk of death and ICU-related dementia.

2 Feb 2021

MCRI specialists create Australia's and New Zealand's first set of child head injury guidelines

Australia's and New Zealand's first set of clinical guidelines for children's head injuries has been created by a network of specialists based at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute.

2 Feb 2021

Antiviral compound GC-376 shows efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 in vivo

Over the past months, many potential antivirals against SARS-CoV-2 have been identified as deserving further development to target several viral proteins. A new study deals with one such molecule, the viral main protease (Mpro) inhibitor GC-376, and describes its efficacy in inhibiting virus-host interaction.

2 Feb 2021

Evidence that Long COVID-19 impacts children

The ongoing coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused over one hundred million reported infections, with over 2.23 million deaths worldwide. While most cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection are asymptomatic or mild, some patients report long-haul symptoms, often severely debilitating in nature. However, it is unclear how many children are affected similarly.

2 Feb 2021

Research shows a promising alternative to personalized deep brain stimulation

Millions of patients suffering from neurological and mental disorders such as depression, addiction, and chronic pain are treatment-resistant. In fact, about 30% of all major depression patients do not respond at all to any medication or psychotherapy.

2 Feb 2021

Study: People spend 40% of time on video chatting services looking at their own image

Most people wouldn't sit in front of a mirror for hours a day, checking themselves out, but the COVID-19 pandemic has found many doing just that.

1 Feb 2021

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Novel findings link nutrition to experiences of post-traumatic stress disorder

One in every 30 school-aged children may have brain-related vision problems

New GPUs allow desktop PC to simulate brain models of almost unlimited size

Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry increases patient access to research, clinical trials

Combining PD-1 and VEGF inhibitors with chemotherapy can help control cholangiocarcinoma

Study: Brain hormones could improve metabolism and fight obesity

Inhibitory interneurons make up 20% of brain circuitry required for pain processing

Evolutionary history reveals the function of fish and human bitter receptors

Remyelinating drug shows potential to improve vision in patients with MS

Air pollution may have a detrimental effect on people's cognitive skills later in life

UQ researchers discover how the brain 'tangles' in Alzheimer's disease and dementia

Automated method identifies and tracks harmful tau deposits involved in Alzheimer's disease

Study identifies triggers for acute decompensation of liver cirrhosis

Simple soil remediation can save children from lead toxicity

Study shows safety and effectiveness of two recommended ICU sedatives

MCRI specialists create Australia's and New Zealand's first set of child head injury guidelines

Antiviral compound GC-376 shows efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 in vivo

Evidence that Long COVID-19 impacts children

Research shows a promising alternative to personalized deep brain stimulation

Study: People spend 40% of time on video chatting services looking at their own image

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