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Scientists develop method to determine metabolic activity of neural networks

During the last decade, neurobiologists's attention has been focused on the study of the functioning of neural networks rather than single nerve cells.

14 Jun 2018

New study takes researchers one step closer to understanding consciousness

Consciousness is everything people experience -- from the taste of chocolate to the pain of a migraine, the disappointment of failing an exam to the thrill of holding a newborn baby.

14 Jun 2018

People with type 2 diabetes may have increased risk of Parkinson's disease, shows study

People with type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of having a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease later in life, according to a large study published in the June 13, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

14 Jun 2018

New study shows how vitamin A effectively supports lung immunity against TB

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin and St James's Hospital, Dublin, have discovered how vitamin A drives the lung immune system to deal with tuberculosis

14 Jun 2018

Non-invasive optical imaging detects early molecular signatures of disease

Chronic conditions including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer often begin with early, subtle changes in cellular metabolism.

13 Jun 2018

NYIT researcher receives grant to study concussion and jockey helmet safety

New York Institute of Technology Center for Sports Medicine has received $15,000 from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association to fund a future study on concussion and helmet safety.

13 Jun 2018

Replacing potatoes or rice with lentils can reduce blood glucose levels, study shows

Replacing potatoes or rice with pulses can lower your blood glucose levels by more than 20 per cent, according to a first-ever University of Guelph study.

13 Jun 2018

Researchers find no link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in psychiatric patients

McMaster University researchers have found there is no significant association between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in people with psychiatric disorders.

13 Jun 2018

New study explores impact of religious practices on sleep quality

Can a person's religious practices impact their sleep quality? That's the focus of a new study by Christopher Ellison in The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Sociology and his collaborators.

13 Jun 2018

Cleveland Clinic receives $3.7 million grant from AHA for atrial fibrillation research

The American Heart Association has awarded Cleveland Clinic a $3.7 million grant for atrial fibrillation research. The four-year, competitive award will support three synergistic projects aimed at improving outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm abnormality.

13 Jun 2018

Scientists discover possible biomarker for long term learning

For the first time, researchers have discovered a possible biomarker for long term learning. Could this new discovery help reshape how students learn and how they are taught?

13 Jun 2018

Researchers develop biomimetic nanosystem to deliver therapeutic proteins to target tumors

A team of Penn State researchers has developed a biomimetic nanosystem to deliver therapeutic proteins to selectively target cancerous tumors.

13 Jun 2018

Mediterranean-style eating pattern with lean unprocessed red meat improves heart health

Adopting a Mediterranean-style eating pattern improves heart health, with or without reducing red meat intake, if the red meat consumed is lean and unprocessed, according to a Purdue University nutrition study.

13 Jun 2018

Study finds higher response to anti-PD1 immunotherapy in older melanoma patients

With each decade of life, the likelihood of progression of melanoma after treatment with anti-PD1 immunotherapy decreased by 13 percent.

13 Jun 2018

Adolescents who consume high-saturated fat diet may have harder time coping with stress as adults

A new study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity shows that adolescent rats who consume a diet high in saturated fats have a harder time coping with stress as adults.

13 Jun 2018

Study provides evidence of link between autism and homelessness

The first peer-reviewed study into autism and homelessness has been published, in the journal Autism.

13 Jun 2018

Nurses have been overlooked in antimicrobial stewardship programs, study finds

Empowering nurses to participate in antimicrobial stewardship programs is the missing link in strengthening hospital-wide antimicrobial stewardship and improving patient care, according to a new study presented at the 45th Annual Conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

13 Jun 2018

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Scientists develop method to determine metabolic activity of neural networks

New study takes researchers one step closer to understanding consciousness

People with type 2 diabetes may have increased risk of Parkinson's disease, shows study

New study shows how vitamin A effectively supports lung immunity against TB

Non-invasive optical imaging detects early molecular signatures of disease

NYIT researcher receives grant to study concussion and jockey helmet safety

Replacing potatoes or rice with lentils can reduce blood glucose levels, study shows

Researchers find no link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in psychiatric patients

New study explores impact of religious practices on sleep quality

Cleveland Clinic receives $3.7 million grant from AHA for atrial fibrillation research

Scientists discover possible biomarker for long term learning

Researchers develop biomimetic nanosystem to deliver therapeutic proteins to target tumors

Mediterranean-style eating pattern with lean unprocessed red meat improves heart health

Study finds higher response to anti-PD1 immunotherapy in older melanoma patients

Adolescents who consume high-saturated fat diet may have harder time coping with stress as adults

Study provides evidence of link between autism and homelessness

Nurses have been overlooked in antimicrobial stewardship programs, study finds

Waste-disposal system of cell appears to play key role in spread of Alzheimer's disease

New robotic system can diagnose neurodegenerative diseases through eye movements

New test can identify ICU patients at greatest risk of secondary infections

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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