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Designer cytokine makes paralyzed mice walk again
To date, paralysis resulting from spinal cord damage has been irreparable. With a new therapeutic approach, scientists from the Department for Cell Physiology at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) headed by Professor Dietmar ...
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Study measures brain volume differences in people with HIV
Nearly 38 million people around the world are living with HIV, which, with access to treatment, has become a lifelong chronic condition. Understanding how infection changes the brain, especially in the context of aging, is ...
Jan 15, 2021
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Revisiting the Global Workspace orchestrating the hierarchical organisation of the human brain
The celebrations in the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven would not be the same without Herbert von Karajan's brilliant performances conducting Beethoven's memorable symphonies. The execution of any musical ...
Jan 15, 2021
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New Alzheimer's research could inspire better treatments and earlier diagnosis
Neuroscientists at the University of Portsmouth, with collaborators in the UK and the U.S., have made a breakthrough in the study of Alzheimer's which could inspire better treatments and earlier diagnosis.
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New delivery method promises relief from antipsychotic medication's adverse side effects
A team of neuroscientists and engineers at McMaster University has created a nasal spray to deliver antipsychotic medication directly to the brain instead of having it pass through the body.
Jan 15, 2021
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Study reveals the relaxing music to help you sleep
Perhaps there's nothing quite as frustrating as trying and failing to fall asleep. But if you're one of the many people who struggle to switch off come bedtime, the findings of a new study might give you some hope—and the ...
Jan 15, 2021
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Synced brains: How to bond with your kids – according to neuroscience
Many people across the world are still living under tough restrictions or lockdowns because of the pandemic, staying home as much as possible. This means that a lot of parents are spending more time than ever with their children. ...
Jan 15, 2021
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Why you should consider adding classical music to your exercise playlist
For many people, an essential part of any exercise regime is the music that accompanies it. Whether you're a runner, a rower or a bodybuilder, there's a good chance you have a favorite selection of tunes and some headphones ...
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How the brain paralyzes you while you sleep
We laugh when we see Homer Simpson falling asleep while driving, while in church, and even while operating the Springfield nuclear reactor. In reality though, narcolepsy, cataplexy and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior ...
Jan 14, 2021
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Discovery of a new form of a brain protein has clinical implications
A new study by University at Buffalo researchers has revealed that the absence of a single interaction within a brain receptor reduces its activity. The discovery advances the understanding of how certain brain diseases arise, ...
Jan 14, 2021
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New PTSD biotypes enables improved tests, sheds light on divergent treatments efficacy
Researchers from the PTSD Systems Biology Consortium, led by scientists from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, have identified distinct biotypes for post-traumatic stress disorder, the first of their kind for any ...
Jan 14, 2021
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Electromagnetic stimulation may improve arm and hand function after spinal cord injury
Ghaith Androwis, Ph.D., and Steven Kirshblum, MD, received a grant from BrainQ Technologies to study a potential treatment for arm and hand dysfunction in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. The study is titled, ...
Jan 14, 2021
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MicroRNA may serve as therapeutic targets for traumatic brain injury
Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute for Research have shown that microRNA biomarkers related to Alzheimer's disease play a role in brain damage caused by traumatic brain injury.
Jan 14, 2021
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Cochlear implants aid speech recognition in most adults
(HealthDay)—Most adult patients have statistically significant postoperative improvements in speech recognition after receiving cochlear implants, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head ...
Jan 14, 2021
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Effects of head trauma from intimate partner violence largely unrecognized
While there is an abundant amount of research about traumatic brain injuries in athletes and those serving in the military, the same data is scarce when it comes to concussions and head and neck injuries sustained due to ...
Jan 14, 2021
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Disagreeing takes up a lot of brain real estate
Yale researchers have devised a way to peer into the brains of two people simultaneously while are engaged in discussion. What they found will not surprise anyone who has found themselves arguing about politics or social ...
Jan 13, 2021
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Study suggests compound protects myelin, nerve fibers
A compound developed at Oregon Health & Science University appears to protect nerve fibers and the fatty sheath, called myelin, that covers nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Jan 13, 2021
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Imaging technique proves effective in measuring mitochondrial dysfunction in motor neuron disease
Researchers from the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have used a new imaging technique to measure the function of mitochondria in patients with motor neuron disease (MND).
Jan 13, 2021
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Neuroscientists investigate the causes of a widespread eye disease
Fuchs' corneal dystrophy is one of the most common eye diseases diagnosed in almost 5% of the population of Europe aged 40 years or over. It is a hereditary eye disease that causes vision impairment and typically manifests ...
Jan 13, 2021
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