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Scientists find greater cortical thickness in the brains of elderly female yoga practitioners

Scientists in Brazil have imaged elderly female yoga practitioners' brains and found they have greater cortical thickness in the left prefrontal cortex, in brain areas associated with cognitive functions like attention and memory.

13 Jul 2017

Scientists positively influence immune response in viral and bacterial co-infection

Researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin were able to positively influence the immune response in severe viral and bacterial co-infection.

13 Jul 2017

Experts develop first freely available data network for Huntington's disease research

Huntington's disease is a hereditary disorder of the nervous system caused by a faulty gene on chromosome four.

13 Jul 2017

Targeting immune cells could lead to new treatments for pulmonary fibrosis

Northwestern Medicine scientists have demonstrated that a unique population of immune cells plays a key role in the development of pulmonary fibrosis, and showed that targeting such cells could lead to new treatments for the disease.

13 Jul 2017

New study examines high school principals' perceptions about concussion

When it comes to helping high school student athletes recover from concussion, support is needed beyond the athletic field. It is also essential when they return to the classroom.

13 Jul 2017

Research identifies opportunities to improve performance of clinicians during emergency events

Anesthesiology has a long history of scrutinizing its practice and developing strategies for improvement. In a recent prospective, observational study, 263 board-certified anesthesiologists from across the United States volunteered to participate as part of already scheduled continuing education simulation courses that focused on the management of life-threatening events.

13 Jul 2017

Study reveals health outcomes of children conceived using donor sperm

Children conceived using donor sperm have similar health and well-being to the general population, according to a study published in Reproductive BioMedicine Online.

13 Jul 2017

Study assesses success and efficacy of ovarian tissue freezing

Many women are turning to egg freezing to promote fertility, but what happens when it isn't an option because of special medical or other conditions? And, what option is there for women who want to preserve hormonal function, not just fertility?

13 Jul 2017

Cord-blood-derived natural killer cells can be modified to destroy B-cell cancers

Immune cells with a general knack for recognizing and killing many types of infected or abnormal cells also can be engineered to hunt down cells with specific targets on them to treat cancer, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center report in the journal Leukemia.

13 Jul 2017

TUM researchers decipher binding mechanism of antibody to environmental toxin

Summertime is barbecue time. However, when fat reacts with glowing coal, a substance chemists call benzopyrene is created. It is a widespread environmental toxin that can cause cancer in humans.

13 Jul 2017

Herpes virus in mountain gorillas has similarity to EBV found in humans

Scientists from the University of California, Davis, have detected a herpes virus in wild mountain gorillas that is very similar to the Epstein-Barr virus in humans, according to a study published today in the journal Scientific Reports.

13 Jul 2017

Study demonstrates potential nanoparticle-based therapeutic strategy for deadly brain tumors

Early phase Northwestern Medicine research has demonstrated a potential new therapeutic strategy for treating deadly glioblastoma brain tumors.

13 Jul 2017

Antimicrobial peptide packaged in silicon nanoparticle could combat drug-resistant bacteria

Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, especially among a type of bacteria that are classified as "Gram-negative." These bacteria have two cell membranes, making it more difficult for drugs to penetrate and kill the cells.

13 Jul 2017

Nagoya University researchers define new category of genetic skin diseases

Nagoya University-led team reviews skin diseases to define a new type of genetic-based inflammation for improving diagnosis and treatment of rare skin conditions.

13 Jul 2017

Rice engineers building flat microscope to monitor, stimulate neurons in the brain

Rice University engineers are building a flat microscope, called FlatScope TM, and developing software that can decode and trigger neurons on the surface of the brain.

13 Jul 2017

Traumatic childhood can lead to higher levels of health service use throughout adult life

Experiencing physical, sexual or emotional abuse as a child, or other stresses such as living in a household affected by domestic violence, substance abuse or mental illness, can lead to higher levels of health service use throughout adulthood.

13 Jul 2017

Researchers develop metal-free contrast agent that could be safer for high-risk patients

To enhance the visibility of organs as they are scanned with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), patients are usually injected with a compound known as a contrast agent before going into the scanner. The most commonly used MRI contrast agents are based on the metal gadolinium; however, these metal compounds can be harmful for young children or people with kidney problems.

13 Jul 2017

MPFI researchers reveal new technique to probe function of cerebellar interneurons

The cerebellum is an area of brain at the back of your head involved in movement. Its neuronal circuitry is relatively simple compared to other areas, but scientists still have a lot left to learn regarding its role in motor control and motor learning.

13 Jul 2017

High maternal pre-pregnancy BMI linked to behavioral problems in boys

Maternal obesity and child neurodevelopmental problems have both increased in the U.S. and scientists have suggested a possible link.

13 Jul 2017

Bone metastasis-targeting drug shows potential as new therapeutic strategy for osteosarcoma

The treatment of osteosarcoma, the most common tumor of bone, is challenging. A study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found a drug known as bone metastasis-targeting peptidomimetic (BMTP-11) has potential as a new therapeutic strategy for this devastating illness.

13 Jul 2017

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Scientists find greater cortical thickness in the brains of elderly female yoga practitioners

Scientists positively influence immune response in viral and bacterial co-infection

Experts develop first freely available data network for Huntington's disease research

Targeting immune cells could lead to new treatments for pulmonary fibrosis

New study examines high school principals' perceptions about concussion

Research identifies opportunities to improve performance of clinicians during emergency events

Study reveals health outcomes of children conceived using donor sperm

Study assesses success and efficacy of ovarian tissue freezing

Cord-blood-derived natural killer cells can be modified to destroy B-cell cancers

TUM researchers decipher binding mechanism of antibody to environmental toxin

Herpes virus in mountain gorillas has similarity to EBV found in humans

Study demonstrates potential nanoparticle-based therapeutic strategy for deadly brain tumors

Antimicrobial peptide packaged in silicon nanoparticle could combat drug-resistant bacteria

Nagoya University researchers define new category of genetic skin diseases

Rice engineers building flat microscope to monitor, stimulate neurons in the brain

Traumatic childhood can lead to higher levels of health service use throughout adult life

Researchers develop metal-free contrast agent that could be safer for high-risk patients

MPFI researchers reveal new technique to probe function of cerebellar interneurons

High maternal pre-pregnancy BMI linked to behavioral problems in boys

Bone metastasis-targeting drug shows potential as new therapeutic strategy for osteosarcoma

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