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Researchers discover a four-protein complex that may play key role in generating ribosomes

UT Southwestern researchers have identified a four-protein complex that appears to play a key role in generating ribosomes – organelles that serve as protein factories for cells – as well as a surprising part in neurodevelopmental disorders.

29 Mar 2022

Researchers find possible window of opportunity to target astrocyte abnormalities during ALS treatment

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects as many as 30,000 people in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed each year. It weakens muscles over time, impacting physical function and ultimately leading to death.

29 Mar 2022

Common protein found in neurodegenerative diseases forms amyloid filaments in an age-dependent manner

Experts at Indiana University School of Medicine have helped identify that a common protein found in neurodegenerative diseases forms amyloid filaments in an age-dependent manner without a connection to disease.

29 Mar 2022

Trial shows effectiveness of new classes of dual active ingredient insecticidal nets against malaria

IVCC welcomes the publication in The Lancet of the 24-month results of an epidemiological trial in Tanzania, conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in partnership with the National Institute for Medical Research, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, and the University of Ottawa, to assess the public health value of two dual active ingredient nets compared to standard LLINs containing pyrethroids only.

29 Mar 2022

Trigeminal ganglia cell atlas implicates several cell types in migraine

Headaches such as migraine are among the leading causes of morbidity worldwide, but most treatments provide only partial relief.

29 Mar 2022

Is SARS-CoV-2 a Superantigen?

Since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), scientists have been conducting extensive studies to understand various aspects of the virus. Researchers have stated that SARS-CoV-2 manifests several biological and clinical consequences of a superantigen

29 Mar 2022

Stimulation of the auditory cortex improves speech perception over background noise

Stimulating a specific part of the auditory cortex immediately improved speech perception over background noise in an epilepsy patient, according to new research in JNeurosci.

29 Mar 2022

Study provides insights on how risk factors following ICH stroke can affect patient outcomes

A new study led by University of Cincinnati researchers provides new insights on how different risk factors following one of the most severe types of stroke can affect patient outcomes.

28 Mar 2022

Examining differences in neurological manifestations induced by SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Researchers evaluated the neurological complications due to SARS-CoV-2 D614G strain, and variants of concern, Delta and Omicron in a hamster model.

28 Mar 2022

Exploring the vital connection between gut microbes, physical activity, and health

Our bowels accommodate billions of active microbes that affect the health, a fact that is arousing increasing interest also among athletes.

26 Mar 2022

Flinders research uncovers how enteric nervous system in the gut communicates with the brain

How the ‘second brain’ – the enteric nervous system in our gut – communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions faced by enteric neuroscientists, until now.

26 Mar 2022

Rutgers researchers use roundworms to unravel how cells communicate with one another

Scientists have long puzzled about a critical way that cells communicate with one another, but Rutgers researchers have used a simple roundworm to solve the mystery.

25 Mar 2022

Older people taking statins have lower chance of developing parkinsonism later, study suggests

Parkinsonism is a term for a group of neurological conditions that cause movement problems including tremors, slowed movement and stiffness, with Parkinson's disease being one of the better knowns causes.

24 Mar 2022

Computer algorithm predicts coronary artery disease-related events based on voice recordings

An artificial intelligence (AI)-based computer algorithm accurately predicted a person's likelihood of suffering heart problems related to clogged arteries based on voice recordings alone, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

24 Mar 2022

Stress hormone cortisol decreases altruistic behavior in people with high mentalizing ability

The stress hormone cortisol reduces altruistic behavior and alters activity in brain regions linked to social decision making - but only in people who are better at imagining others' mental states, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

23 Mar 2022

Researcher wins three NIH grants to tackle mosquito-borne viruses

West Nile virus, Usutu virus, Zika virus, and St. Louis encephalitis virus are all transmitted by mosquitoes and cause a significant threat to human health.

23 Mar 2022

Sleeping with lights on can be harmful to your health

Acute exposure to artificial light during nighttime sleep can increase heart rate and insulin resistance by activating the sympathetic nervous system.

23 Mar 2022

WVU researcher unravels role of STAT5 protein in the development of multiple sclerosis

A human immune system is a lot like the board game Mouse Trap: it's a Rube Goldberg system of interacting parts. Only instead of a falling ball causing a tiny diver to leap into a tub - which, in turn, springs a trap on some plastic mice - proteins trigger other proteins to activate immune cells and direct them toward germs.

22 Mar 2022

AAN issues practice advisory for preventing second stroke in people with intracranial atherosclerosis

The use of medications and exercise is more beneficial in preventing a second stroke in people with intracranial atherosclerosis than placing a stent in the blood vessel, according to a new practice advisory issued by the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Mar 2022

NIH launches Molecular Characterization Initiative for pediatric tumors

In support of President Biden's Cancer Moonshot℠ goal of fostering data sharing in cancer research, the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched the Molecular Characterization Initiative for pediatric tumors.

21 Mar 2022

Nervous System News and Research

Latest Nervous System News and Research

Researchers discover a four-protein complex that may play key role in generating ribosomes

Researchers find possible window of opportunity to target astrocyte abnormalities during ALS treatment

Common protein found in neurodegenerative diseases forms amyloid filaments in an age-dependent manner

Trial shows effectiveness of new classes of dual active ingredient insecticidal nets against malaria

Trigeminal ganglia cell atlas implicates several cell types in migraine

Is SARS-CoV-2 a Superantigen?

Stimulation of the auditory cortex improves speech perception over background noise

Study provides insights on how risk factors following ICH stroke can affect patient outcomes

Examining differences in neurological manifestations induced by SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Exploring the vital connection between gut microbes, physical activity, and health

Flinders research uncovers how enteric nervous system in the gut communicates with the brain

Rutgers researchers use roundworms to unravel how cells communicate with one another

Older people taking statins have lower chance of developing parkinsonism later, study suggests

Computer algorithm predicts coronary artery disease-related events based on voice recordings

Stress hormone cortisol decreases altruistic behavior in people with high mentalizing ability

Researcher wins three NIH grants to tackle mosquito-borne viruses

Sleeping with lights on can be harmful to your health

WVU researcher unravels role of STAT5 protein in the development of multiple sclerosis

AAN issues practice advisory for preventing second stroke in people with intracranial atherosclerosis

NIH launches Molecular Characterization Initiative for pediatric tumors

Everything you need to know about epilepsy eBook

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

Nervous System News and Research

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