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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.

New study focuses on genetic diversity of E. coli bacteria in hospitalized patients

The human intestine is an environment inhabited by many bacteria and other microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiome, gut microbiota or intestinal flora. In most people, it contributes to wellness.

13 Mar 2023

Expert Brad Sutton explains how MRI has changed the scope of medical research in 50 years

March 16, 2023, marks 50 years since Paul Lauterbur published his seminal Nature paper establishing zeugmatography -; now familiar to most as magnetic resonance imaging or simply MRI -; as a viable way to visualize objects with a magnetic field and radiofrequency signals.

13 Mar 2023

Exploring airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness

In a recent study published in the Nature journal, researchers assessed the role of the airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness.

13 Mar 2023

Injectable peptide used for type 2 diabetes shows potential for treating 'blinding' IIH headaches

Patients with 'blinding' headaches known as Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension could be treated with an injectable peptide used for type 2 diabetes, a new trial has found.

13 Mar 2023

Simple blood test could easily pinpoint epileptic seizures

Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have discovered higher levels of immune proteins in the blood before and after an epileptic seizure.

13 Mar 2023

New wrist device reduces the severity and frequency of tics experienced by individuals with Tourette’s

The results of the clinical trial of a new wrist device designed to help control the symptoms of Tourette syndrome have shown it significantly reduces the severity and frequency of tics.

13 Mar 2023

Psychology could make important contributions to cognitive aging and dementia prevention research

Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) published a new editorial paper in Volume 15, Issue 4, entitled, "Cognitive aging and dementia prevention: the time for psychology?"

13 Mar 2023

Longitudinal changes in neurophysiological functional connectivity associated with working memory recognition in autism spectrum disorder

A recent study evaluates the neural correlates of successful recognition of visual stimuli to investigate functional connectivity changes in autism.

13 Mar 2023

Abnormally low autoantibody activity significantly associated with autism severity

A recent study hypothesized a dysfunction of the self-recognition properties of the immune system in autism.

13 Mar 2023

Aging may hamper the neural processing of facial expressions of emotion, study finds

Researchers analyzed the impact of aging on face processing and found that it may hamper the neural processing of facial expressions of emotion, and this difficulty may be intensified during the identification of emotions from the faces of older people.

10 Mar 2023

New insight into the possible ASD-cardiometabolic diseases link

A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2009 to 2017 determined that approximately 1 in 44 children ages 3-17 are diagnosed with some form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

10 Mar 2023

Astrocytes play a key role in motor learning

From steering a car to swinging a tennis racket, we learn to execute all kinds of skilled movements during our lives.

10 Mar 2023

UK HealthCare provides a symphony of support for doctoral student after rare stroke

On a Sunday afternoon in April, Adiel Nájera’s world turned upside down. The 25-year-old University of Kentucky doctoral student knew something was wrong. Earlier that week, he experienced exhaustion, chest pains and trouble driving.

10 Mar 2023

Advancing our clocks in the spring affects sleep patterns and health

If you're feeling tired this coming week, don't be surprised. Moving our clocks ahead one hour to shift into daylight saving time (which occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday) disrupts the body's biological clock, affecting sleep patterns and how we function, according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center neuroscientist who researches circadian rhythms.

10 Mar 2023

Addressing epilepsy stigma in Africa

Stigma leads to discrimination and can affect all aspects of a person's life. Dr. Bruna Nucera talked with Mary Secco about various aspects of stigma, as well as the International Bureau for Epilepsy's resources for addressing epilepsy stigma in Africa.

10 Mar 2023

New discoveries made regarding autism onset in mouse models

Although autism is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, the multiple factors behind its onset are still not fully understood.

10 Mar 2023

Multidisciplinary clinic uses neuropsychology to improve quality of life for cancer patients

Ken Kessler’s apparent depression and confusion were getting worse.

9 Mar 2023

Examining the effect of hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal heart disease and cognitive decline

Many are aware of the short-term symptoms often associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, which are attributed to changes in reproductive hormones.

9 Mar 2023

Novel delivery system transports antibodies across the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s mouse model

Sometimes the best things in life come by chance, when we happen to be in the right place at the right time. Now, researchers from Japan have found a way to ensure that new medications are delivered to the right place in the body and at the right timepoint in disease progression, so that they have the best effect.

9 Mar 2023

Researchers develop innovative tool to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease

A research team from the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University has jointly developed AICute, an innovative program to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease (Ischemic Stroke), aimed at helping hospitals that lack cardiologists to enhance the effectiveness of stroke treatment, reduce congestion in hospitals and medical schools.

9 Mar 2023

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New study focuses on genetic diversity of E. coli bacteria in hospitalized patients

Expert Brad Sutton explains how MRI has changed the scope of medical research in 50 years

Exploring airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness

Injectable peptide used for type 2 diabetes shows potential for treating 'blinding' IIH headaches

Simple blood test could easily pinpoint epileptic seizures

New wrist device reduces the severity and frequency of tics experienced by individuals with Tourette’s

Psychology could make important contributions to cognitive aging and dementia prevention research

Longitudinal changes in neurophysiological functional connectivity associated with working memory recognition in autism spectrum disorder

Abnormally low autoantibody activity significantly associated with autism severity

Aging may hamper the neural processing of facial expressions of emotion, study finds

New insight into the possible ASD-cardiometabolic diseases link

Astrocytes play a key role in motor learning

UK HealthCare provides a symphony of support for doctoral student after rare stroke

Advancing our clocks in the spring affects sleep patterns and health

Addressing epilepsy stigma in Africa

New discoveries made regarding autism onset in mouse models

Multidisciplinary clinic uses neuropsychology to improve quality of life for cancer patients

Examining the effect of hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal heart disease and cognitive decline

Novel delivery system transports antibodies across the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s mouse model

Researchers develop innovative tool to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease

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