Oncology & Cancer
Web app helps researchers explore cancer genetics
Brown University computer scientists have developed a new interactive tool to help researchers and clinicians explore the genetic underpinnings of cancer.
Jul 23, 2015
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Nature Methods
Neuroscience
A new way to watch brain activity in action
It's a neuroscientist's dream: being able to track the millions of interactions among brain cells in animals that move about freely, behaving as they would under natural circumstances. New technology developed at The Rockefeller ...
May 7, 2018
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Neuroscience
Switching off the brain: Study implements an optogenetic tool that inhibits neural activity
Switching off specific brain regions in a laboratory animal is an important type of experiment used to better understand how the brain works. A study published in Nature Methods by Singapore-based researchers identified effective ...
Jan 23, 2017
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Neuroscience
Scientists identify molecule that could help treat Parkinson's
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered that the neurotransmitter adenosine effectively acts as a brake to dopamine, another well-known neurotransmitter involved in motor control.
Nov 9, 2022
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Neuroscience
A one-stop-shop for brain imaging
The brain is a complex organ, and no one imaging mode can catch everything that's going on inside it. Over the years, multiple "brain maps" have emerged, each focusing on different brain processes, from metabolism to cognitive ...
Oct 6, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Advancing the study of T cells to improve immunotherapy
UT Southwestern scientists have developed a new method to study the molecular characteristics of T cells, critical immune cells that recognize and attack invaders in the body such as viruses, bacteria, and cancer.
Jan 6, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Current cancer drug discovery method flawed, study finds
The primary method used to test compounds for anti-cancer activity in cells is flawed, Vanderbilt University researchers report May 2 in Nature Methods. The findings cast doubt on methods used by the entire scientific enterprise ...
May 2, 2016
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Neuroscience
Study identifies ligand-receptor pairs driving the development of astrocytes
Astrocytes are a type of glial cell in the central nervous system that clear excess neurotransmitters, promote the formation of synapses (i.e., connections between neurons), and perform other functions. The development of ...
Neuroscience
New template of the human brain enhances neuroimaging data analysis
The human brain is responsible for critical functions, including perception, memory, language, thinking, consciousness, and emotions.
Jul 16, 2024
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Neuroscience
Experts use new microscope, AI algorithm, and voltage indicators to image electrical activity deep in the brain
When studying the brain, researchers are just beginning to use a method known as voltage imaging to track neural activity in the living animal. While this approach is a promising way to better understand neuron firing, behavior, ...
Mar 27, 2023
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