Red light therapy for repairing spinal cord injury passes milestone Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) could benefit from a future treatment to repair nerve connections using red and near-infrared light. May 6, 2024 0 152
Study uncovers at least one cause of roadblocks to cancer immunotherapy T cells—the body's foot soldiers against invaders, ranging from everyday infections to cancers—are integral to many successful immunotherapies. However, a frustrating factor is that immunotherapies do not always work. May 6, 2024 0 111
Nerves prompt muscle to release factors that boost brain health, study finds Exercise prompts muscles to release molecular cargo that boosts brain cell function and connection, but the process is not well understood. New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has found that the ... May 6, 2024 0 102
Study reveals that almost all individuals with two copies of the APOE4 gene develop signs of Alzheimer's Researchers from the Research Area on Neurological Diseases, Neuroscience, and Mental Health at the Sant Pau Research Institute, led by Dr. Juan Fortea, Director of the Memory Unit of the Neurology Service at the same hospital, ... May 6, 2024 0 70
Study finds that the transport of mRNAs into axons along with lysosomal vesicles prevents axon degeneration RNA granules, sites for the storage, transport, and regulation of RNA molecules within cells, are transported along axons and then translated locally, far from the cell body. Recent studies suggest that these granules can ... May 6, 2024 feature 0 67
Repurposed cancer drug could treat diabetes by nudging pancreatic acinar cells to produce insulin In 2016, University of Pittsburgh researchers Dr. Farzad Esni, Ph.D., and Jing Hu, Ph.D., did an experiment in mice where they deleted one of two copies of the gene encoding an enzyme called focal adhesion kinase (FAK). They ... May 6, 2024 0 54
Therapeutic target identified to neutralize toxic forms of Parkinson's-associated protein Researchers from the UAB have identified a region in the early aggregates of the alpha-synuclein protein that can be targeted to prevent its conversion into the toxic amyloid fibrils that accumulate in the brains of people ... May 6, 2024 0 51
Researchers demonstrate a new mechanism of neural plasticity underlying learning and memory processes Neurons are important, but they are not everything. Indeed, it is "cartilage," in the form of clusters of extracellular matrix molecules called chondroitin sulfates, located in the outside nerve cells, that plays a crucial ... May 7, 2024 0 191
Hormel recalls Planters peanuts and mixed nuts due to possible contamination with deadly listeria Hormel Foods' recall of two Planters peanut and mixed nuts products at two retailers in five states due to possible contamination with potentially deadly listeria doesn't surprise Northeastern University food policy expert ... May 7, 2024 0 166
AI may help physicians detect abnormal heart rhythms earlier An artificial intelligence program developed by investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute and their Cedars-Sinai colleagues can detect a type of abnormal heart rhythm that can go unnoticed during medical appointments, according ... May 7, 2024 0 96
Mouse study shows intermittent fasting protects against liver inflammation and liver cancer Fatty liver disease often leads to chronic liver inflammation and can even result in liver cancer. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the University of Tübingen have now shown in mice that intermittent ... May 7, 2024 0 65
A potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease: Engineered yeast can transport medicines and lower inflammation Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex condition that requires individualized care to meet the needs of the patient's current disease state. With available medications sometimes causing serious side effects or losing ... May 7, 2024 0 64
The pros and cons of daily caffeine intake Whether it's brewing a cup of coffee at home, ordering a specialty $6 latte from a local coffee shop or cracking open a Red Bull on the way to the gym, the consensus is clear: The prevalence of the caffeinated beverage industry ... May 7, 2024 0 63
Why sleep soothes distress: Neurobiology explained A study published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience by an international team including the Woolcock's Dr. Rick Wassing examined research into sleep disorders over more than two decades to prove a good night's sleep is the perfect ... May 7, 2024 0 53
Study suggests daily consumption of olive oil reduces chances of developing dementia A team of nutritionists and medical researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found evidence that daily consumption of olive oil may reduce the chances of developing dementia. May 8, 2024 report 0 235
A third COVID vaccine dose improves defense for some clinically extremely vulnerable patients A major clinical trial has found that an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose led to the majority of clinically extremely vulnerable people mounting defensive antibodies against COVID-19. May 8, 2024 0 89
A 30-year US study links ultra-processed food to higher risk of early death Higher consumption of most ultra-processed foods is linked to a slightly higher risk of death, with ready-to-eat meat, poultry, and seafood based products, sugary drinks, dairy based desserts, and highly processed breakfast ... May 8, 2024 1 73
Potential link between PTSD and autism found in mice People on the autism spectrum are predisposed to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Queensland has shown. May 8, 2024 0 67
Sleep problems as a child may be associated with psychosis in young adults Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from infancy may be at increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood, new research shows. May 8, 2024 0 66
New research reports on financial entanglements between FDA chiefs and the drug industry An investigation published by The BMJ today raises concerns about financial entanglements between US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chiefs and the drug and medical device companies they are responsible for regulating. May 8, 2024 0 65
New tool links Alzheimer's disease types to rate of cognitive decline Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a series of brain changes characterized by unique clinical features and immune cell behaviors using a new corticolimbic index tool for Alzheimer's disease, a leading cause of dementia. May 8, 2024 0 60
Adoption study links child behavior issues with mother's trauma Mothers' childhood experiences of trauma can predict their children's behavior problems, even when the mothers did not raise their children, who were placed for adoption as newborns, a new University of Oregon study shows. May 9, 2024 0 165
Collaboration uncovers an entirely new COVID-related syndrome Pradipta Ghosh, M.D., sat down in her office at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and considered a request from the other side of the world. May 9, 2024 0 154
New treatment could reverse hair loss caused by autoimmune skin disease alopecia areata Researchers at MIT, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School have developed a potential new treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss and affects people of all ages, including ... May 9, 2024 0 153
Study identifies primary cause of sensory hypersensitivity in a mouse model of autism spectrum disorder A research team led by Director Kim Eunjoon of the Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions and Director Kim Seong-Gi of the Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has identified ... May 9, 2024 0 129
Study shows that astrocytes integrate information about past events in their soma Neurons are known to communicate and integrate information they receive from their dendrites, branch-like structures extending from their body. In contrast, the activity in astrocytes, a class of star-shaped glial cells found ... May 9, 2024 feature 0 128
Scientists pinpoint new vaccine adjuvant that promotes potent anti-tumor immunity Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have made an important breakthrough that offers promise for developing new immune therapies for cancer. They have discovered that a vaccine adjuvant called C100 promotes potent anti-tumor ... May 9, 2024 0 95
Human brain map contains never-before-seen details of structure A cubic millimeter of brain tissue may not sound like much. But considering that tiny square contains 57,000 cells, 230 millimeters of blood vessels, and 150 million synapses, all amounting to 1,400 terabytes of data, Harvard ... May 9, 2024 1 90
Metabolism of autism reveals developmental origins Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shed new light on the changes in metabolism that occur between birth and the presentation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in childhood. ... May 10, 2024 0 88
Using MRI, engineers have found a way to detect light deep in the brain Scientists often label cells with proteins that glow, allowing them to track the growth of a tumor, or measure changes in gene expression that occur as cells differentiate. May 10, 2024 0 74
Autism's missing microbes may influence social behavior by protecting the gut For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has prompted many to wonder whether gastrointestinal (GI) ... May 10, 2024 0 62
How the brain is flexible enough for a complex world, without being thrown into chaos Every day our brains strive to optimize a tradeoff: With lots of things happening around us even as we also harbor many internal drives and memories, somehow our thoughts must be flexible yet focused enough to guide everything ... May 10, 2024 0 59
'What was that?' How brains convert sounds to actions You hear a phone ring or a dog bark. Is it yours or someone else's? You hear footsteps in the night—is it your child, or an intruder? Friend or foe? The decision you make will determine what action you take next. Researchers ... May 10, 2024 0 59
How herpes hijacks a ride into cells Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how herpes viruses hijack cellular transport processes to infiltrate the nervous system, as described in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. May 10, 2024 0 46
Unobtrusive, implantable device could deepen our understanding of behavioral responses Much of what we know about neurological and psychiatric disorders in humans can be traced back to foundational studies of how animals, such as mice, learn and adapt to various situations. Studying behavioral responses has ... May 10, 2024 0 46
New vaccine could protect against coronaviruses that haven't even emerged yet The rapid development of vaccines that protect against COVID was a remarkable scientific achievement that saved millions of lives. The vaccines have demonstrated substantial success in reducing death and serious illness after ... May 11, 2024 0 74
Study links organization of neurotypical brains to genes involved in autism and schizophrenia The organization of the human brain develops over time, following the coordinated expression of thousands of genes. Linking the development of healthy brain organization to genes involved in mental health conditions such ... May 11, 2024 feature 0 49
Study traces an infectious language epidemic "Sticks and stones may break my bones," the old adage goes. "But words will never hurt me." Tell that to Eugenia Rho, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, and she will show you extensive data that prove ... May 11, 2024 0 40
Partner talks in their sleep? Here's how to slumber soundly Parasomnia—it's a blanket term for pesky behaviors that wreak havoc on your sleep. A third of U.S. adults get less than the recommended amount of shut-eye, a nationwide struggle linked to chronic diseases ranging from depression ... May 11, 2024 0 9
Study finds COVID-19 vaccine can help people with heart failure live longer Heart failure patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have an 82% greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of ... May 11, 2024 0 5
Pandemic talks extended as deadline passes Countries trying to strike a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics decided to keep negotiating for another fortnight after their deadline passed on Friday. May 11, 2024 0 0
Study suggests two copies of APOE4 gene behind up to 20% of Alzheimer's cases A team of neurologists affiliated with multiple institutions in Spain and the U.S. has found evidence that suggests up to 20% of all cases of Alzheimer's disease (AD) may be attributable to double copies of the APOE4 gene. May 12, 2024 report 0 81
Researchers show genetic variant common among Black Americans contributes to large cardiovascular disease burden Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Duke University showed that a genetic variant, present in 3-4% of self-identified Black individuals in the U.S., increases the risk for both heart failure and death and contributes ... May 12, 2024 0 44
First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. May 12, 2024 0 28
A rural Ugandan community is a hot spot for sickle cell disease. But one patient gives hope Barbara Nabulo was one of three girls in her family. But when a sister died, her mother wailed at the funeral that she was left with just one and a half daughters. May 12, 2024 0 0
World-first regulations to combat sedentary behavior among children in China show global promise Pioneering measures to tackle sedentary behavior among children in China have proved effective, according to new research. May 12, 2024 0 0