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Sea lions exposed to toxin in algae develop form of epilepsy that is similar to humans

California sea lions exposed to a toxin in algae develop a form of epilepsy that is similar to one in humans, according to a new study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.

19 Mar 2014

Cellectricon, UCL to host webinar to explore use of primary cells for biomedical research

Cellectricon, a leading provider of advanced cell-based screening technologies and services, will co-host a webinar with top researchers at University College London. The webinar will explore the use of primary cells as a biologically-relevant model for biomedical research, and highlight the new high-throughput techniques and phenotypic screening approaches that are used by UCL to investigate cellular processes in such cells.

From Cellectricon 19 Mar 2014

Scientists develop new mechanism that helps decode amyloid plaque formation in brains of Alzheimer's patients

University of Michigan researchers have learned how to fix a cellular structure called the Golgi that mysteriously becomes fragmented in all Alzheimer's patients and appears to be a major cause of the disease.

18 Mar 2014

Scientists discover key mechanism that guides balance and limb movements

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered an important mechanism underlying sensory feedback that guides balance and limb movements.

17 Mar 2014

Researchers map visual system amplifier that is directly activated by walking or running

Whether you're a Major League outfielder chasing down a hard-hit ball or a lesser mortal navigating a busy city sidewalk, it pays to keep a close watch on your surroundings when walking or running.

17 Mar 2014

Researchers identify novel protein that explains how biological clocks regulate human sleep

In a series of experiments sparked by fruit flies that couldn't sleep, Johns Hopkins researchers say they have identified a mutant gene - dubbed "Wide Awake" - that sabotages how the biological clock sets the timing for sleep.

17 Mar 2014

Brain-mapping experiment proves that schizophrenia patients have impaired ability to imitate

According to George Bernard Shaw, "Imitation is not just the sincerest form of flattery - it's the sincerest form of learning." According to psychologists, imitation is something that we all do whenever we learn a new skill, whether it is dancing or how to behave in specific social situations.

17 Mar 2014

Scientists uncover how inflammation and lack of oxygen cause brain damage

Scientists have uncovered how inflammation and lack of oxygen conspire to cause brain damage in conditions such as stroke and Alzheimer's disease.

14 Mar 2014

Schizophrenia patients show abnormal brain activity when imitating simple hand gestures

14 Mar 2014

Study: Blocking body's immune response greatly reduces disability after stroke

A new study in animals shows that using a compound to block the body's immune response greatly reduces disability after a stroke.

14 Mar 2014

Surface topography and chemistry influence cellular behavior on semiconductors

Changing the texture and surface characteristics of a semiconductor material at the nanoscale can influence the way that neural cells grow on the material.

13 Mar 2014

Researchers examine role of alpha-synuclein in neuronal cells

Alpha-synuclein is a principal component of Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites, which are pathologic hall-marks of Parkinson's disease. Alpha-synuclein is generally considered to play a role in synaptic activity, although its function remains largely unknown.

13 Mar 2014

Researchers find that brain cell regeneration may alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most widespread degenerative neurological disorder in the world. Over five million Americans live with it, and one in three senior citizens will die with the disease or a similar form of dementia. While memory loss is a common symptom of Alzheimer's, other behavioral manifestations - depression, loss of inhibition, delusions, agitation, anxiety, and aggression - can be even more challenging for victims and their families to live with.

12 Mar 2014

Parkinson disease patients with higher CSF experience faster cognitive decline

Counterintuitive Findings Offer New Insights into Parkinson Disease Pathology, According to New Research Published in The American Journal of Pathology

12 Mar 2014

Pretreatment with SSTF prevents cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, says study

Focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion may lead to neuronal loss in the hippocampus, which is regarded as one of the basic pathological mechanisms underlying cognitive impairment.

11 Mar 2014

Trophos' olesoxime shows beneficial effect on maintaining motor function in SMA patients

Trophos today announces that top-line results from a pivotal clinical trial of its lead product candidate olesoxime in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) show a beneficial effect on the maintenance of motor function in SMA patients. If approved, olesoxime could be the first treatment specifically developed for SMA patients.

10 Mar 2014

Researchers determine affected areas of brain using speech processing tests with aid of fMRT

The brain processes read and heard language differently. This is the key and new finding of a study at the University Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the MedUni Vienna, unveiled on the eve of the European Radiology Congress in Vienna (6 to 10 March).

10 Mar 2014

National clinical trial to test new avenue for tinnitus treatment

UT Southwestern Medical Center will take part in a national clinical trial to test a device that could provide relief for people suffering from tinnitus, a persistent buzzing or ringing sound in the ears. The device uses nervous system stimuli to rewire parts of the brain, in hopes of significantly reducing or removing tinnitus.

7 Mar 2014

BWH researchers explore newer approaches to treat Alzheimer's disease

A team of Alzheimer's disease (AD) researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) has been able to study the underlying causes of AD and develop assays to test newer approaches to treatment by using stem cells derived from related family members with a genetic predisposition to (AD).

7 Mar 2014

Research to identify exact mechanisms behind preterm birth and fetal brain injury

An inflammatory protein that triggers a pregnant mouse's immune response to an infection or other disease appears to cause brain injury in her fetus, but not the premature birth that was long believed to be linked with such neurologic damage in both rodents and humans, new Johns Hopkins-led research suggests.

6 Mar 2014

Neurons News and Research

Sea lions exposed to toxin in algae develop form of epilepsy that is similar to humans

Cellectricon, UCL to host webinar to explore use of primary cells for biomedical research

Scientists develop new mechanism that helps decode amyloid plaque formation in brains of Alzheimer's patients

Scientists discover key mechanism that guides balance and limb movements

Researchers map visual system amplifier that is directly activated by walking or running

Researchers identify novel protein that explains how biological clocks regulate human sleep

Brain-mapping experiment proves that schizophrenia patients have impaired ability to imitate

Scientists uncover how inflammation and lack of oxygen cause brain damage

Schizophrenia patients show abnormal brain activity when imitating simple hand gestures

Study: Blocking body's immune response greatly reduces disability after stroke

Surface topography and chemistry influence cellular behavior on semiconductors

Researchers examine role of alpha-synuclein in neuronal cells

Researchers find that brain cell regeneration may alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

Parkinson disease patients with higher CSF experience faster cognitive decline

Pretreatment with SSTF prevents cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, says study

Trophos' olesoxime shows beneficial effect on maintaining motor function in SMA patients

Researchers determine affected areas of brain using speech processing tests with aid of fMRT

National clinical trial to test new avenue for tinnitus treatment

BWH researchers explore newer approaches to treat Alzheimer's disease

Research to identify exact mechanisms behind preterm birth and fetal brain injury

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