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Pupil dilation patterns of speakers and listeners synchronize during shared attention, study finds

A new Dartmouth study finds that listeners are most likely to tune in when a speaker delivers the most emotional peaks of his/her narrative, as revealed by synchronous pupil dilation patterns of speakers and listeners due to shared attention.

11 Apr 2017

Duke researchers link specific differences in brain structure to multiple forms of mental disorder

A Duke University study is the first to link specific differences in brain structure to what is common across many types of mental illness.

11 Apr 2017

Western-led research uncovers underlying molecular mechanism that controls acoustic habituation

Most people will startle when they hear an unexpected loud sound. The second time they hear the noise, they'll startle significantly less; by the third time, they'll barely startle at all.

11 Apr 2017

Scientists discover promising target to treat highly aggressive brain tumor in infants

Using state-of-the-art gene editing technology, scientists from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago have discovered a promising target to treat atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) – a highly aggressive and therapy resistant brain tumor that mostly occurs in infants.

11 Apr 2017

Researchers identify 26 novel genes linked to intellectual disability

Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Queen's University have identified 26 new genes linked to intellectual disability. Currently most patients with intellectual disability receive no molecular diagnosis, which significantly affects their health and shortens their lifespan.

11 Apr 2017

Maternal stress during pregnancy could lead to premature biological ageing in offspring

The stress that some mothers experience during their pregnancies could influence the genetic makeup their babies are born with and, eventually, lead to premature biological ageing and associated age-related diseases.

11 Apr 2017

Guidelines for disposal of liquid waste from Ebola patients could put sewer workers at risk

Research from Drexel University and the University of Pittsburgh suggests that guidelines for safe disposal of liquid waste from patients being treated for the Ebola virus might not go far enough to protect water treatment workers from being exposed.

11 Apr 2017

JAX professor receives grant from National Eye Institute to study diseases of retinal pigment epithelium

The National Eye Institute has awarded Jackson Laboratory Professor Patsy Nishina, Ph.D., and Associate Professor Gregory Carter, Ph.D., a four-year grant totaling $2,414,304 to study diseases of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), with the goal of identifying druggable targets for age-related macular degeneration and other heritable retinal diseases.

11 Apr 2017

Antimicrobial protein reduces creamy white lesions linked to oral thrush in mouse models

An antimicrobial protein caused a dramatic reduction in the creamy white lesions associated with oral thrush in a preclinical study, report microbiologists with McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

11 Apr 2017

Prevalence of high blood pressure found to be six times higher among obese Hispanic adolescents

Obesity raises the prevalence of high blood pressure among adolescents but the increase is particularly pronounced among Hispanics compared to white, African-American or Asian ethnic groups, according to a study by researchers at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Results were published in the journal Pediatrics.

11 Apr 2017

Activation of specific protein could lead to acute lymphoblastic leukemia, study reveals

The discovery of a protein signature that is highly predictive of leukemia could lead to novel treatments of the leading childhood cancer, according to new study showing that competition among certain proteins causes an imbalance that leads to leukemia.

11 Apr 2017

Study compares alcohol consumption during pregnancy across European countries

A study among over 7000 women in 11 European countries shows the proportion of women in Europe who drink alcohol when they know they are pregnant is lowest in Norway and highest in the UK.

11 Apr 2017

INTEGRA offer range of high quality multichannel reservoirs with reusable bases

Unlike traditional reagent reservoirs, INTEGRA offers a range of high quality multichannel reservoirs that feature reusable bases. This environmentally-friendly design allows users to reuse the sturdy base and save money as you only replace the disposable inserts.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 11 Apr 2017

Scientists grow womb lining models that could shed light on early pregnancy events

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have grown miniature functional models of the womb lining in culture, representing a major step forwards in the study of early-stage pregnancy and conditions such as endometriosis.

11 Apr 2017

Researchers design first light-activated drug for treatment of pain

A team of the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona has participated in the design of the first light-activated drug -the JF-NP-26, for the treatment of pain, according to a research with animal models published in the journal eLife.

11 Apr 2017

Video therapy for parents may help children at risk of developing autism

The earliest autism intervention study in the world that uses video to provide feedback to parents of babies at family risk of autism, has indicated a reduction in the severity of emerging signs of autism.

From The University of Manchester 11 Apr 2017

Metabolite produced by intestinal bacteria protects against type 2 diabetes, study shows

A high concentration of indolepropionic acid in the serum protects against type 2 diabetes, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Indolepropionic acid is a metabolite produced by intestinal bacteria, and its production is boosted by a fibre-rich diet.

11 Apr 2017

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Pupil dilation patterns of speakers and listeners synchronize during shared attention, study finds

Duke researchers link specific differences in brain structure to multiple forms of mental disorder

Western-led research uncovers underlying molecular mechanism that controls acoustic habituation

Scientists discover promising target to treat highly aggressive brain tumor in infants

Researchers identify 26 novel genes linked to intellectual disability

Maternal stress during pregnancy could lead to premature biological ageing in offspring

Guidelines for disposal of liquid waste from Ebola patients could put sewer workers at risk

JAX professor receives grant from National Eye Institute to study diseases of retinal pigment epithelium

Antimicrobial protein reduces creamy white lesions linked to oral thrush in mouse models

Prevalence of high blood pressure found to be six times higher among obese Hispanic adolescents

Activation of specific protein could lead to acute lymphoblastic leukemia, study reveals

Study compares alcohol consumption during pregnancy across European countries

INTEGRA offer range of high quality multichannel reservoirs with reusable bases

Scientists grow womb lining models that could shed light on early pregnancy events

Researchers design first light-activated drug for treatment of pain

Video therapy for parents may help children at risk of developing autism

Metabolite produced by intestinal bacteria protects against type 2 diabetes, study shows

Combination of NSAIDs and gastric protection can lead to inflammation in small intestine

Religiosity not linked to increased risk of anorexia nervosa, study shows

Identifying serious bowel conditions in under-50s

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The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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