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Study explores how brain networks for reward processing and executive functioning evolve with age

Many psychiatric disorders are linked to altered functioning of brain networks that drive reward processing and executive functions like making decisions, taking risks, planning, and memory.

11 Mar 2025

New test could predict life-threatening side effects of cancer immunotherapy

Medical researchers in Japan have discovered a way to predict a potentially life-threatening side effect of cancer immunotherapy before it occurs.

10 Mar 2025

Cordycepin helps tired mice run longer and think better, study finds

Researchers show that cordycepin, a compound from Cordyceps militaris, can boost endurance and protect brain function in mice exhausted by excessive exercise.

10 Mar 2025

Herpes infection through the nose can lead to anxiety, motor impairment and cognitive deficits

Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is commonly known for causing blisters and sores. But in some cases, the virus can migrate to the eye or nervous system, causing severe, chronic symptoms.

10 Mar 2025

Many individuals with Niemann-Pick disease lack neutralizing antibodies against AAV2 or AAV9

A new study in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy showed that more than half of individuals with Niemann-Pick disease, type C1 (NPC1) who were tested lacked neutralizing antibodies against either adeno-associated virus (AAV) 2 or AAV9.

10 Mar 2025

How the FDA lets chemicals pour into America’s food supply

Joseph Shea, who sells athletic wear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wonders and worries about the food he eats.

10 Mar 2025

Breakthrough drug more than doubles survival in glioblastoma patients

A drug developed at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has been shown to extend survival for patients with glioblastoma, the most common primary brain tumor in adults.

7 Mar 2025

Insilico Medicine's AI-driven drug Rentosertib receives official generic name

Insilico Medicine("Insilico"), a clinical stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotechnology company, recently announced that its breakthrough drug candidate for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) – Rentosertib (formerly known as ISM001-055) – has been granted an official generic name by the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council.

7 Mar 2025

TRIMTECH Therapeutics raises $31M seed funding to advance targeted protein degradation pipeline for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

TRIMTECH Therapeutics raises $31M to enhance its TRIMTAC platform, targeting protein aggregates in neurodegenerative diseases for improved therapeutic outcomes.

From TRIMTECH Therapeutics 7 Mar 2025

St. Jude researchers improve brain disease diagnosis with PET imaging and ALS drug

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear imaging technique used to diagnose conditions such as cancer. An innovative advance from scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is enhancing the technique's ability to check for signs of neurological disease.

6 Mar 2025

Neuroscientists win The Brain Prize 2025 for pioneering research into brain cancer

Gliomas are types of cancers that arise in the brain and are extraordinarily difficult to treat. They are the leading cause of brain tumour-related deaths in both children and adults.

5 Mar 2025

Chronic stress may raise stroke risk for younger women

Some people living with chronic stress have a higher risk of stroke, according to a study published on March 5, 2025, online in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Mar 2025

Over-the-counter pain medications may shorten concussion recovery time

People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study released today, March 5, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9, 2025, in San Diego and online.

5 Mar 2025

Understanding the role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors in substance-use disorders

A recent study published in Engineering delves into the complex mechanisms of drug addiction, highlighting the crucial role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs).

5 Mar 2025

New drug VIP36 shows promise in treating pain without harmful side effects

A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a medication that shows promise in treating acute and chronic pain.

5 Mar 2025

Higher folic acid doses in early pregnancy improve verbal and behavioral skills in children

Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal abilities in children at age six as well as improved behavior skills, according to a preliminary study released today, March 4, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9, 2025, in San Diego and onli

4 Mar 2025

Long-term cocaine use increases impulsivity in rats

Researchers have widely accepted that impulsivity increases the risk of drug addiction, but the evidence to support this belief is mixed.

3 Mar 2025

Simple algorithm may help reduce treatment disparities in multiple sclerosis

A simple treatment algorithm may help reduce treatment disparities for Hispanic and Black people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a preliminary study released today, March 3, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9, 2025, in San Diego and online.

3 Mar 2025

Early CPAP treatment may reduce Parkinson's disease risk in people with sleep apnea

People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, but if started early enough, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may reduce that risk, according to a preliminary study released today, March 2, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9, 2025, in San Diego and online.

2 Mar 2025

Researchers uncover how brain tumors reprogram neutrophils to hinder cancer treatment

The lab of Filippo Veglia, Ph.D., at The Wistar Institute has discovered a previously unknown mechanism for how aggressive brain cancers reprogram immune system cells from fighting cancer to enabling further tumor growth.

2 Mar 2025

Nervous System News and Research

Latest Nervous System News and Research

Study explores how brain networks for reward processing and executive functioning evolve with age

New test could predict life-threatening side effects of cancer immunotherapy

Cordycepin helps tired mice run longer and think better, study finds

Herpes infection through the nose can lead to anxiety, motor impairment and cognitive deficits

Many individuals with Niemann-Pick disease lack neutralizing antibodies against AAV2 or AAV9

How the FDA lets chemicals pour into America’s food supply

Breakthrough drug more than doubles survival in glioblastoma patients

Insilico Medicine's AI-driven drug Rentosertib receives official generic name

TRIMTECH Therapeutics raises $31M seed funding to advance targeted protein degradation pipeline for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

St. Jude researchers improve brain disease diagnosis with PET imaging and ALS drug

Neuroscientists win The Brain Prize 2025 for pioneering research into brain cancer

Chronic stress may raise stroke risk for younger women

Over-the-counter pain medications may shorten concussion recovery time

Understanding the role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors in substance-use disorders

New drug VIP36 shows promise in treating pain without harmful side effects

Higher folic acid doses in early pregnancy improve verbal and behavioral skills in children

Long-term cocaine use increases impulsivity in rats

Simple algorithm may help reduce treatment disparities in multiple sclerosis

Early CPAP treatment may reduce Parkinson's disease risk in people with sleep apnea

Researchers uncover how brain tumors reprogram neutrophils to hinder cancer treatment

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