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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.

Brain protein plays a major role in the development and growth of pancreatic cancer

Researchers have discovered that a protein thought to only be involved in the development of neurons in the brain also plays a major role in the development and growth of pancreatic cancer.

18 Nov 2020

Researchers explore potential role of oxytocin in modulating male sexual function

Hormones are key players of the endocrine system and have a major influence on our emotional and sexual wellbeing.

18 Nov 2020

Study sheds new light on how diabetes contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease

New research from the University of Eastern Finland explores the role of diabetes in the cellular and molecular changes underlying Alzheimer's disease.

18 Nov 2020

Study shows how air pollution exposures affect mental health in older people

In a study of women aged 80 years and older, living in locations with higher exposures to air pollution was associated with increased depressive symptoms.

18 Nov 2020

COVID-19 during pregnancy can cause placental inflammation and impaired immunity

A new study conducted by a team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University, USA, has observed how pregnant women infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) show stunted antiviral immune responses.

18 Nov 2020

COVID-19's harmful neurological effects are more common in patients with hypertension, diabetes

Some patients with COVID-19 are at higher risk of neurological complications like bleeding in the brain and stroke, according to a study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

18 Nov 2020

Diabetes and hypertension may increase the risk of COVID-19 brain complications

New data has revealed those with type 2 diabetes and hypertension are at an increased risk of neurological complications following infection with COVID-19.

18 Nov 2020

Air pollution associated with increased brain shrinkage

A new study has revealed a link between high levels of air pollution and brain shrinkage, a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.

18 Nov 2020

Algorithm-driven program improves cholesterol, blood pressure levels

Using a remotely-delivered, algorithm-driven program for disease management, patients experienced significant improvement in cholesterol and blood pressure levels, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

18 Nov 2020

Neuronal population dynamics in the motor cortex are different for reach and grasp behaviors

A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago has found that neuronal population dynamics in the motor cortex are very different during reaching and grasping behavior, challenging a popular theory that indicated intrinsic, dynamic patterns control motor behaviors.

18 Nov 2020

Study compares neural activity to understand language comprehension in adults

Learning a language later in life changes how the two halves of the brain contribute. As skills improve, language comprehension changes hemisphere specialization, but production does not, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

18 Nov 2020

People with heart disease can receive high-dose or standard-dose flu vaccines for protection

People with heart disease can receive either the high-dose or standard-dose flu vaccines for protection from heart or lung-related deaths or hospitalizations, according to late breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

18 Nov 2020

Cannabidiol oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting certain cancer cell lines

Cannabidiol (CBD) oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting the growth of certain cancer cells compared to pure CBD, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

18 Nov 2020

Scientists receive funds at 2020 event hosted by Center for BrainHealth

The Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, recently hosted the first-ever virtual iteration of the annual Friends of BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon, during which the following scientists were awarded funds for their independently designed research studies.

18 Nov 2020

Certain regions in the retina are more affected by Alzheimer's disease, shows study

A study led by the Cedars-Sinai Department of Neurosurgery has identified certain regions in the retina - the lining found in the back of the eye - that are more affected by Alzheimer's disease than other areas.

18 Nov 2020

Fatal chain reaction in Alzheimer's disease starts much earlier than commonly assumed

Alzheimer's disease develops over decades. It begins with a fatal chain reaction in which masses of misfolded beta-amyloid proteins are produced that in the end literally flood the brain.

18 Nov 2020

Long COVID lessons from a study of wounded healers

The study, which appeared on the preprint server medRxiv*, highlights healthcare workers' experiences of long COVID or persistent symptoms even after recovering from the illness.

17 Nov 2020

Novel patient engagement tool improved outcomes for heart failure patients

A novel patient engagement tool led one in five patients with heart failure to a more effective treatment regimen of generic medications, according to late- breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Manipulating mitochondria to improve the efficiency of neuronal reprogramming

The replacement of lost neurons is a holy grail for neuroscience. A new promising approach is the conversion of glial cells into new neurons. Improving the efficiency of this conversion or reprogramming after brain injury is an important step towards developing reliable regenerative medicine therapies.

17 Nov 2020

Analysis highlights the economic and health consequences of UTI superbugs in Australia

Analysis by national consortium, OUTBREAK, highlights how urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming more persistent and harder to treat, resulting in more people being admitted to hospital where they require longer stays and more costly medicines.

17 Nov 2020

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Brain protein plays a major role in the development and growth of pancreatic cancer

Researchers explore potential role of oxytocin in modulating male sexual function

Study sheds new light on how diabetes contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease

Study shows how air pollution exposures affect mental health in older people

COVID-19 during pregnancy can cause placental inflammation and impaired immunity

COVID-19's harmful neurological effects are more common in patients with hypertension, diabetes

Diabetes and hypertension may increase the risk of COVID-19 brain complications

Air pollution associated with increased brain shrinkage

Algorithm-driven program improves cholesterol, blood pressure levels

Neuronal population dynamics in the motor cortex are different for reach and grasp behaviors

Study compares neural activity to understand language comprehension in adults

People with heart disease can receive high-dose or standard-dose flu vaccines for protection

Cannabidiol oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting certain cancer cell lines

Scientists receive funds at 2020 event hosted by Center for BrainHealth

Certain regions in the retina are more affected by Alzheimer's disease, shows study

Fatal chain reaction in Alzheimer's disease starts much earlier than commonly assumed

Long COVID lessons from a study of wounded healers

Novel patient engagement tool improved outcomes for heart failure patients

Manipulating mitochondria to improve the efficiency of neuronal reprogramming

Analysis highlights the economic and health consequences of UTI superbugs in Australia

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