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Study documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neandertals

A new study published by an international multidisciplinary team of researchers including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neandertals and reveals that they were capable of providing altruistic care and support for a vulnerable member of their social group.

26 Jun 2024

Study sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity

A significant new study published in the Cyborg Bionic Systems journal by Fanli Kong and colleagues sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity, particularly focusing on the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in rats.

26 Jun 2024

Nonhuman primate model reveals early-stage Alzheimer’s disease progression

Research in nonhuman primates is opening the possibility of testing treatments for the early stages of Alzheimer’s and similar diseases, before extensive brain cell death and dementia set in.

26 Jun 2024

Brain responds differently to AI vs. human speech

People are not very good at distinguishing between human voices and voices generated by artificial intelligence (AI), but our brains do respond differently to human and AI voices, according to research presented today (Tuesday) at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2024.

26 Jun 2024

Ground falls most common cause of head injury in elderly, new study finds

Falls are the most common cause of injury among adults 65 and older in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, more than 14 million older adults (one in four) report a fall. About 90% of head injuries among older individuals is due to ground-level falls.

26 Jun 2024

Breakthrough biomarker predicts recurrence risk in clear cell renal cancer

Researchers from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have discovered a biomarker that could help identify which renal cancer patients have a higher risk of recurrence.

25 Jun 2024

Prunes may protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, study reveals

Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.

25 Jun 2024

New ULTRA-PTT technology enhances the performance of conventional photothermal therapy

Professor Jin-ho Chang's research team from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at DGIST (President Kun-woo Lee) developed "Ultrasound-assisted photothermal therapy (ULTRA-PTT)" technology that significantly enhances the performance of conventional photothermal therapy.

25 Jun 2024

Single-image 3D modeling of the colon can enable rapid disease diagnosis

Using just a single image taken by a capsule endoscopy camera, scientists have succeeded in creating a three-dimensional model of the colon. This new method provides much better images and can help specialists detect disease more rapidly.

25 Jun 2024

Automated prediction of Alzheimer's disease progression using speech and machine learning

Trying to figure out whether someone has Alzheimer's disease usually involves a battery of assessments-;interviews, brain imaging, blood and cerebrospinal fluid tests.

25 Jun 2024

Research shows gut bacteria's role in mental resilience and reduced anxiety

Researchers characterized brain-gut microbiome (BGM) patterns related to stress resilience.

25 Jun 2024

WEHI study reveals new methods in detecting necroptosis

Fully automated diagnostic techniques, including liquid handling robots, are poised to improve the lives of millions of people living with inflammatory diseases worldwide.

24 Jun 2024

New study in rhesus macaques offers early intervention window for Alzheimer's

Research in nonhuman primates is opening the possibility of testing treatments for the early stages of Alzheimer's and similar diseases, before extensive brain cell death and dementia set in.

24 Jun 2024

Researchers win $2.78 million grant to harness AI for precision treatment in rectal cancer

With a new five-year, $2.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, researchers at Case Western Reserve University(CWRU), Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to better treat rectal cancer patients.

24 Jun 2024

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

Semaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a common type of heart failure that has had few therapeutic options.

24 Jun 2024

12 months of heavy resistance training around retirement may have long-lasting benefits

Researchers investigated the long-term effects of varying intensities of supervised resistance training in retirement-age adults.

24 Jun 2024

UQ-led project to test technology-driven solutions for rural skin cancer screening

A University of Queensland-led project will test a combination of technologies to improve the early detection of potentially fatal skin cancers in patients in regional and rural Australia.

24 Jun 2024

Study reveals metabolic syndrome's impact on brain volume and cognitive function

Associations between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cognitive and neuroimaging outcomes in dementia-free adults.

24 Jun 2024

Ovary removal before menopause could accelerate brain degeneration

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) is linked to reduced white matter integrity in the brain, particularly in women who undergo PBO before the age of 40, suggesting potential long-term cognitive impacts.

23 Jun 2024

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Research led by in part by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) finds that the most common cerebral small-vessel disease feature seen in brain magnetic resonance imaging is a primary vascular factor associated with dementia risk.

21 Jun 2024

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Imaging News and Research

Study documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neandertals

Study sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity

Nonhuman primate model reveals early-stage Alzheimer’s disease progression

Brain responds differently to AI vs. human speech

Ground falls most common cause of head injury in elderly, new study finds

Breakthrough biomarker predicts recurrence risk in clear cell renal cancer

Prunes may protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, study reveals

New ULTRA-PTT technology enhances the performance of conventional photothermal therapy

Single-image 3D modeling of the colon can enable rapid disease diagnosis

Automated prediction of Alzheimer's disease progression using speech and machine learning

Research shows gut bacteria's role in mental resilience and reduced anxiety

WEHI study reveals new methods in detecting necroptosis

New study in rhesus macaques offers early intervention window for Alzheimer's

Researchers win $2.78 million grant to harness AI for precision treatment in rectal cancer

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

12 months of heavy resistance training around retirement may have long-lasting benefits

UQ-led project to test technology-driven solutions for rural skin cancer screening

Study reveals metabolic syndrome's impact on brain volume and cognitive function

Ovary removal before menopause could accelerate brain degeneration

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

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Automating research - solutions and best practices

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