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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.

Animal study suggests early Western diet exposure linked to lasting memory issues

Researchers find that early exposure to a Western diet in rats leads to long-lasting impairments in hippocampus-dependent memory, mediated by disruptions in acetylcholine signaling.

18 Apr 2024

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

18 Apr 2024

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and myocardial infarction, are the world's leading causes of mortality, accounting for over 18 million deaths a year.

18 Apr 2024

The path to a better tuberculosis vaccine runs through Montana

A team of Montana researchers is playing a key role in the development of a more effective vaccine against tuberculosis, an infectious disease that has killed more people than any other.

18 Apr 2024

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity.

17 Apr 2024

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

One in every 10 individuals above the age of 65 develops an age-related neurological disorder like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, yet treatment options remain sparse for this population.

17 Apr 2024

Universities collaborate on $15 million project investigating inflammation's role in cardiac and brain diseases

Research teams from Northwestern University Chicago Campus, University of Michigan and University of Pittsburgh will lead a $15 million project dedicated to studying inflammation's role in cardiac and brain diseases.

17 Apr 2024

Discovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and premature aging.

17 Apr 2024

Study identifies genomic variant linked to unique human skull base morphology

Humans, Homo sapiens, have unique features compared with other closely related hominin species and primates, including the shape of the base of the skull.

17 Apr 2024

Study reveals neuronal mechanisms behind working memory

Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered how brain cells responsible for working memory-;the type required to remember a phone number long enough to dial it-;coordinate intentional focus and short-term storage of information.

17 Apr 2024

AI techniques massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments

Researchers have used artificial intelligence techniques to massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments.

17 Apr 2024

Exploring the versatile roles of tissue macrophages beyond immune defense

The role of resident tissue macrophages (RTMs) in homeostasis and disease.

17 Apr 2024

Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions

Vaccine-based therapeutics for age-related disorders.

17 Apr 2024

Exploring Alzheimer's disease risk among Middle Eastern and North African immigrants

A new study led by Neda Jahanshad, PhD, a researcher at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI), is set to illuminate the underexplored domain of brain aging and risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) among Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) adults in the United States.

16 Apr 2024

Study reveals accelerated progression of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome

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Animal study suggests early Western diet exposure linked to lasting memory issues

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

The path to a better tuberculosis vaccine runs through Montana

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

Universities collaborate on $15 million project investigating inflammation's role in cardiac and brain diseases

Discovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy

Study identifies genomic variant linked to unique human skull base morphology

Study reveals neuronal mechanisms behind working memory

AI techniques massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments

Exploring the versatile roles of tissue macrophages beyond immune defense

Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions

Exploring Alzheimer's disease risk among Middle Eastern and North African immigrants

Study reveals accelerated progression of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome

Study identifies the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis

Junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt brains' memory ability for a long time

Exploring how gene variants affect brain cells in children with severe epilepsy

Common HIV drugs linked to reduced Alzheimer's disease risk

Early life stress may underlie a pathophysiological exacerbation of postpartum depression

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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