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Scientists identify the neural basis of pleasant touch sensation

Studying mice, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a neural circuit and a neuropeptide - a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells - that transmit the sensation known as pleasant touch from the skin to the brain.

28 Apr 2022

Researchers create 3D in vitro model that reveals the origins of human spine

The spinal column is the central supporting structure of the skeleton in all vertebrates. Not only does it provide a place for muscles to attach, it also protects the spinal cord and nerve roots. Defects in its development are known to cause rare hereditary diseases.

28 Apr 2022

Research shows existence of a link between atherosclerotic plaques and the central nervous system

A new research shows the existence of a connection between atherosclerotic plaques and the central nervous system.

27 Apr 2022

Glucose-lowering treatments may be effective in improving response to exercise training

Exercise carries a long list of benefits for everyone. For people with metabolic diseases like pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, physical activity can help keep blood sugar levels in check and stave off diabetes-related nerve damage and heart disease.

25 Apr 2022

Researchers identify brain areas that control the ability to perform complex, sequential movements

In a novel set of experiments with mice trained to do a sequence of movements and "change course" at the spur of the moment, Johns Hopkins scientists report they have identified areas of the animals' brains that interact to control the ability to perform complex, sequential movements, as well as to help the mice rebound when their movements are interrupted without warning.

21 Apr 2022

Novel methods for inferring the movement of brain cells during fetal development

The making of a human brain remains a mostly mysterious process that races from an embryonic neural tube to more than 100 billion interconnected neurons in the brain of a newborn. To achieve this marvel of biological engineering, the developing fetal brain must grow, on average, at a rate of roughly 250,000 nerve cells per minute throughout the course of a pregnancy.

21 Apr 2022

Scientists demonstrate a new mechanism by which amino acids curb appetite

Proteins can suppress appetite, so a protein-rich diet can help people lose weight. That's just one of the reasons why this kind of diet has become increasingly popular in recent years.

20 Apr 2022

Levels of little-studied enzyme found to decline with age and more dramatically with Alzheimer’s

A little-studied enzyme has been found in high levels in healthy neurons, levels that scientists say decline with age and more dramatically with Alzheimer's, making adjusting the enzyme's level a potential treatment for both.

19 Apr 2022

Scientists create a bioengineered 3D model that mimics the biology of two rare neuromuscular diseases

A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health has created a tiny, bioengineered 3-D model that mimics the biology of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and multifocal motor neuropathy, a pair of rare, devastating neuromuscular diseases.

19 Apr 2022

Study: Pelvic fixation may not be necessary in some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis

A new Michigan Medicine study finds that some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis do not require pelvic fixation when undergoing growing rod treatment, potentially avoiding several complications.

18 Apr 2022

Researchers identify 16 distinct cell populations in a key brain region for substance use disorders

In a work of systematic biology that advances the field, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have identified 16 distinct cell populations in a complex area of the midbrain called the ventral tegmental area, or VTA.

18 Apr 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection patterns in olfactory epithelium

Researchers assess changes in the respiratory and olfactory epithelium of the nasal mucosa in SARS-CoV-2 infections by the WA1, Delta, and Omicron strains.

18 Apr 2022

New drug shows promise in treating a movement disorder associated with Huntington's disease

A new drug has proven beneficial in treating a movement disorder commonly associated with Huntington's disease, according to a recent international study led by UTHealth Houston researcher Erin Furr Stimming, MD, who served as principal investigator on behalf of the KINECT-HD Huntington Study Group.

13 Apr 2022

Innovative imaging technique may pave the way for better understanding and treatment of spinal cord injury

A research team led by scientists from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed an innovative technology for in vivo imaging of the important biological processes involved in the injury and repair of spinal cords, paving the way for a better understanding of the pathology and potential treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI).

12 Apr 2022

Inflammation weakens odor signals and may be responsible for COVID19 loss of smell

Anosmia, the loss of smell, is a frequent and often long-term symptom associated with COVID-19 that can severely burden a person's quality of life, making it extremely difficult to taste foods, detect airborne hazards in the environment and carry out other functions dependent on the sense.

11 Apr 2022

Large-scale study sheds more light on the genetic basis of schizophrenia

What is the role of genetics in schizophrenia? To address this question, an international group of researchers led by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Cardiff University developed and conducted the largest-ever genetic study on schizophrenia.

7 Apr 2022

Insights into the pathophysiology of NeuroCOVID

A new study describes the neurological features of COVID-19, both short- and long-term.

6 Apr 2022

New tissue engineered neuromuscular interfaces “babysit” the muscles to improve functional recovery

Researchers engineered the first injectable microtissue containing motor and sensory neurons encased in protective tissue, called tissue engineered neuromuscular interfaces (TE-NMIs).

5 Apr 2022

Athletes' post-concussion problems originate in an injury to the vestibular nerve

Depression, dizziness, difficulty focusing the gaze and balance problems. Many professional athletes who have sustained head trauma in sports have lingering symptoms that affect everyday life. Little help has been available as the cause has been unknown.

4 Apr 2022

Animal study provides insights into how COVID-19 can lead to long-term pain

A new animal study has provided important insights into how COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 - the virus responsible for COVID-19 - can lead to long-term pain.

4 Apr 2022

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Scientists identify the neural basis of pleasant touch sensation

Researchers create 3D in vitro model that reveals the origins of human spine

Research shows existence of a link between atherosclerotic plaques and the central nervous system

Glucose-lowering treatments may be effective in improving response to exercise training

Researchers identify brain areas that control the ability to perform complex, sequential movements

Novel methods for inferring the movement of brain cells during fetal development

Scientists demonstrate a new mechanism by which amino acids curb appetite

Levels of little-studied enzyme found to decline with age and more dramatically with Alzheimer’s

Scientists create a bioengineered 3D model that mimics the biology of two rare neuromuscular diseases

Study: Pelvic fixation may not be necessary in some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis

Researchers identify 16 distinct cell populations in a key brain region for substance use disorders

SARS-CoV-2 infection patterns in olfactory epithelium

New drug shows promise in treating a movement disorder associated with Huntington's disease

Innovative imaging technique may pave the way for better understanding and treatment of spinal cord injury

Inflammation weakens odor signals and may be responsible for COVID19 loss of smell

Large-scale study sheds more light on the genetic basis of schizophrenia

Insights into the pathophysiology of NeuroCOVID

New tissue engineered neuromuscular interfaces “babysit” the muscles to improve functional recovery

Athletes' post-concussion problems originate in an injury to the vestibular nerve

Animal study provides insights into how COVID-19 can lead to long-term pain

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