Virtual reality a promising tool for reducing fears and phobia in autism
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, February 22, 2019--In a new pilot study, autistic adults showed real-life, ...
Tag: neurobiology
New MRI sensor can image activity deep within the brain
Noninvasive measurements of calcium could reveal neurons' roles in different types of behavior CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Calcium is a critical ...
Phantom limb sensation explained
New study reveals functional changes among sensitive and motor brain areas after limb amputation, shedding light on the mechanisms behind ...
New ‘interspecies communication’ strategy between gut bacteria and mammalian hosts uncovered
Study describes molecular language bacteria use to control host genes and developmentCredit: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Bacteria ...
New research and education partnership announced between UCL and AIIMS
UCL and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have entered into a new partnership which will enable much ...
Dr. Dobryakova of Kessler Foundation is the recipient of INS 2019 Early Career Award
Ekaterina Dobryakova, Ph.D., of Kessler Foundation, honored with International Neurological Society's Early Career Award at annual meeting in NYCCredit: Kessler ...
Could saffron be as effective as stimulant medicines in treating ADHD?
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, February 21, 2019--A new short-term pilot study in children and teens ...
New mechanisms regulating neural stem cells
Credit: Source: Helmholtz Zentrum München The use of stem cells to repair organs is one of the foremost goals of ...
Figuring out the fovea
First cellular atlas of the primate retina offers valuable foundation for future research When it comes to understanding how neurons ...
Preventing the production of toxic mitochondrial proteins — a promising treatment target
Researchers at the University of Helsinki uncovered the mechanisms for a novel cellular stress response arising from the toxicity of ...
A prosthetic that restores the sense of where your hand is
Credit: Luca Rossini The next-generation bionic hand, developed by researchers from EPFL, the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa ...
Hesperos’ multi-organ ‘human-on-a-chip’ found effective for long-term toxicology testing
Collaboration between L'Oreal, Hesperos and UCF results in further reduction in reliance on animal testing in drug and cosmetics developmentCredit: ...
Researchers develop new compound that offers superior therapeutic approach to treat MS
Researchers show compounds based on chloroindazole reduce inflammation as well as promote neuroprotection and remyelination, improving the primary symptoms in ...
Ben-Gurion U. develops new AI platform for ALS care
Technology will also improve drug development and clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseasesCredit: Dani Machlis/BGU BEER-SHEVA, Israel...February 20, 2019 - Ben-Gurion ...
Vigorous exercise, fasting, hormones improve elimination of toxic, misfolded, unnecessary proteins in mouse and human cells
The body's ability to adapt to changing conditions and shifting physiologic demands is essential to survival. To do so, each ...
Scientists identify genetic mechanism involved in how females inherit traits
Research could help reduce females' susceptibility to several diseases, such as Fragile X and Rett syndromesCredit: Zheng lab, UC Riverside. ...
For patients with schizophrenia, some drug combinations may be more effective than others
New York, NY (February 20, 2019)--Patients with schizophrenia are often treated with more than one type of psychiatric medication, but ...
Can a nerve injury trigger ALS?
A growing collection of anecdotal stories raises the possibility that nerve injury in an arm or a leg can act ...
Researchers find genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarette use
FDA- and NIH-funded study finds unexpected sensory variant exclusive to African-Americans A genetic variant found only in people of African ...
Brain discovery explains a great mystery of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Credit: Dan Addison | University Communications One of the great mysteries of neuroscience may finally have an answer: Scientists at ...