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Researchers uncover mechanism for storing and using visual knowledge in the brain

Our brain interprets visual information by combining what we see with what we already know. A study published in the journal Neuron by researchers at the Champalimaud Foundation, and supported by the CaixaResearch Health Call of the la Caixa Foundation, reveals a mechanism for learning and storing this existing knowledge about the world.

12 Aug 2024

Engineered NK cells with IL-21 show strong antitumor activity against glioblastoma

Natural killer (NK) cells engineered to express interleukin-21 (IL-21) demonstrated sustained antitumor activity against glioblastoma stem cell-like cells (GSCs) both in vitro and in vivo, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

12 Aug 2024

Comprehensive mental health coverage laws improve children's access to care, study reveals

When states require insurers to cover mental and behavioral health, children get better access to care, according to a UC San Francisco-led study of nearly 30,000 U.S. caregivers.

12 Aug 2024

Researchers call for Medicare to cover driving safety evaluations of at-risk, older adults

In 2020, approximately 48 million licensed drivers were older than 65 years. Within this age group, car crashes led to 7,480 deaths and 149,881 non-fatal injuries.

12 Aug 2024

Researchers identify key genetic players in dopamine signaling using transparent worms With The Help Of A Tin...

Dopamine, a powerful brain chemical and neurotransmitter, is a key regulator of many important functions such as attention, experiencing pleasure and reward, and coordinating movement.

12 Aug 2024

New histone tag discovery offers hope for myelin repair in neurodegenerative diseases

In a groundbreaking study, researchers with the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have identified a distinct histone tag in adult oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) that may pave the way for innovative therapies targeting myelin repair, a critical target for several neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and schizophrenia.

12 Aug 2024

Study sheds light on neuronal synchronization and conscious experience

For decades, scientists have focused on how the brain processes information in a hierarchical manner, with different brain areas specialized for different tasks.

12 Aug 2024

Simplified test effective in predicting smoking addiction in cancer patients

Data from nearly 6000 smokers with cancer show that it may be easier to predict who will stop smoking than was previously thought.

12 Aug 2024

Research shows parents' eating habits directly influence children's eating behavior

Young children often display similar eating behavior as their parents, with a parent's own eating style influencing how they feed their children, research at Aston University has shown.

12 Aug 2024

Global trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among children and adolescents

Researchers examine sugar-sweetened beverage consumption trends among children and adolescents between 1990 and 2018.

12 Aug 2024

Does cannabis use disorder increase the risk of head and neck cancer?

Researchers determine whether cannabis use disorder increases the risk of head and neck cancer.

12 Aug 2024

New drug GSM-15606 may guard against Alzheimer's risk from air pollution

A new study led by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology shows how feeding mice a drug called GSM-15606 provided protection against air pollution-related increases in proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease.

12 Aug 2024

Study reveals high undiagnosed rates of mild cognitive impairment in rural West Michigan

Corewell Health™ and Michigan State University researchers are the first in the state to use de-identified electronic health records of more than 1.5 million patients to analyze incidence rates and risk factors of mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, in rural and urban areas in West Michigan.

12 Aug 2024

MRI scans show potential to replace invasive heart tests by predicting heart failure risk

MRI scans could replace invasive heart tests, as new research shows they can reliably estimate pressures inside the heart to predict if a patient will develop heart failure.

12 Aug 2024

New research highlights growing cancer burden for men and urgent need for global health equity

In an analysis of 30 cancer types among men, investigators uncovered substantial disparities in cancer cases and deaths by age and countries' economic status - disparities that are projected to widen by 2050.

12 Aug 2024

Key insights on diagnosis and treatment of cardiac sarcomas

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Cardiac sarcomas, characterized by their rarity and aggressive nature, pose substantial diagnosis and treatment challenges.

12 Aug 2024

Study shows decline in sugar consumption among youth but levels remain above WHO guidelines

A high-sugar diet is seen as a risk factor for obesity and chronic illness.

12 Aug 2024

Type 2 diabetes hinders beta-amyloid clearance and may elevate Alzheimer's risk

People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and other adverse cognitive health issues.

12 Aug 2024

KERI's transcranial random noise stimulation shows promise for metabolic syndrome treatment

The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome conducted by a team led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of Human Care Electro-Medical Device Research Center, Electro-Medical Equipment Research Division of KERI is underway smoothly.

12 Aug 2024

New study links brain cell structures to memory loss in aging and dementia

Researchers assessed whether dendritic spine head diameter in the temporal cortex is a better predictor of episodic memory performance in older adults than synapse quantity, accounting for β amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and sex.

12 Aug 2024

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Researchers uncover mechanism for storing and using visual knowledge in the brain

Engineered NK cells with IL-21 show strong antitumor activity against glioblastoma

Comprehensive mental health coverage laws improve children's access to care, study reveals

Researchers call for Medicare to cover driving safety evaluations of at-risk, older adults

Researchers identify key genetic players in dopamine signaling using transparent worms With The Help Of A Tin...

New histone tag discovery offers hope for myelin repair in neurodegenerative diseases

Study sheds light on neuronal synchronization and conscious experience

Simplified test effective in predicting smoking addiction in cancer patients

Research shows parents' eating habits directly influence children's eating behavior

Global trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among children and adolescents

Does cannabis use disorder increase the risk of head and neck cancer?

New drug GSM-15606 may guard against Alzheimer's risk from air pollution

Study reveals high undiagnosed rates of mild cognitive impairment in rural West Michigan

MRI scans show potential to replace invasive heart tests by predicting heart failure risk

New research highlights growing cancer burden for men and urgent need for global health equity

Key insights on diagnosis and treatment of cardiac sarcomas

Study shows decline in sugar consumption among youth but levels remain above WHO guidelines

Type 2 diabetes hinders beta-amyloid clearance and may elevate Alzheimer's risk

KERI's transcranial random noise stimulation shows promise for metabolic syndrome treatment

New study links brain cell structures to memory loss in aging and dementia

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