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HBP researchers develop new tool to examine role of genes in disease-relevant brain regions

Elucidating the way from genes to cognition requires detailed insight into how anatomical areas with specific gene activities contribute to brain function and dysfunction. Up to now, the scientific community has developed many separate brain atlases for different modalities and scales.

25 Apr 2018

Acclarent introduces real-time, 3D navigation system for ENT procedures

Acclarent, Inc., part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies and a leader in developing minimally-invasive Ear, Nose & Throat technologies, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of TruDi, a real-time, three-dimensional navigation system for ENT procedures performed in the operating room and surgeon office.

From Johnson & Johnson 25 Apr 2018

Studies provide advanced knowledge about renal cancer

Cell, the most prestigious international journal in the field of biology, is today publishing a set of three papers on renal cancer. Among the authors of these papers is Dr José Ignacio López, head of the Pathological Anatomy Service of University Hospital Cruces and tenured lecturer in Pathological Anatomy at the UPV/EHU's Faculty of Medicine and Nursing.

24 Apr 2018

Philips showcases dedicated radiation oncology solutions at ESTRO 2018

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, is showcasing its integrated radiation oncology solutions in the exhibition at the European Society for Radiation Oncology’s 37th Annual Meeting in Barcelona, Spain.

23 Apr 2018

Salamander study provides clues for treating spinal cord injuries

One of the most vexing problems with spinal cord injuries is that the human body does not rebuild nerves once they have been damaged. Other animals, on the other hand, seem to have no problem repairing broken neurons.

23 Apr 2018

Researchers find crucial links between dopamine and avoidance behavior

Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have for the first time found direct causal links between the neurotransmitter dopamine and avoidance – behavior related to pain and fear.

20 Apr 2018

EPFL becomes part of Chan Zuckerberg’s project to develop Human Cell Atlas

"The automated single-cell analysis pipeline is a software tool that catalyzes interdisciplinary work as it allows non-expert labs to engage in high-level genomic research that otherwise would require significant computational expertise," explains Professor Bart Deplancke, director of a lab at EPFL's Institute of Bioengineering.

20 Apr 2018

Experimental compound reduces destructive inflammation to improve stroke outcome

An experimental compound appears to improve stroke outcome by reducing the destructive inflammation that can continue months after a stroke, scientists report.

20 Apr 2018

New population of lung stem cells may be key for regenerating airways after injury

The human airway is a system of branching tubes that connects the nose and mouth with the lungs and allows us to inhale air, extract the vital oxygen, and exhale the waste product carbon dioxide.

12 Apr 2018

Researchers develop thin, flexible polymers to record activity more deeply in the brain

Science has yet to unravel a complete understanding of the brain and all its intricate workings. It's not for lack of effort.

11 Apr 2018

Researchers explore treatment target for acute kidney injury

When you have diabetes then get an acute kidney injury there is a multiplier effect that can worsen your prognosis and destroy your kidneys.

10 Apr 2018

Scientists offer explanation for why modern humans evolved expressive eyebrows

New research suggests that highly mobile, expressive eyebrows may have been key to helping humans form social bonds and cooperating with each other as part of their survival.

10 Apr 2018

Raising eyebrows came about as humans evolved

Early Homo sapiens had thick bone brows, this made raising eyebrows and a host of other facial expressions difficult for them. With passage of time evolution took its course and the brows smoothened.

10 Apr 2018

Using the Microbiome to Predict the Risk of Cirrhosis-Associated Hospitalization

The microbiome is the collection of microorganisms that colonize the human body. Dr. Jasmohan Bajaj discusses the relationship between the microorganisms in the gut and cirrhosis, and how microbiome analysis can be used to predict the risk of cirrhosis-associated hospitalizations.

7 Apr 2018

Johnson & Johnson announces FDA clearance to expand indication for Acclarent AERA device

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies today announced that Acclarent, Inc., a leader in developing minimally-invasive Ear, Nose & Throat technologies, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to expand the indication for the Acclarent AERA® Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System to include its use in patients as young as 18. The device was previously cleared only for adults aged 22 and older.

From Johnson & Johnson 6 Apr 2018

New brain cells are added in elderly adult brains too

Scientists have long debated the fact that brains change with age and no new brain cells or neurons are added once an adult is fully grown. With age the number of neurons begins to decline leading to several problems with memory and cognition.

6 Apr 2018

Adolescent mental disorder rates vary by immigrant generation and race-ethnicity

Immigrant youth from specific racial-ethnic groups in the USA tend to have lower rates of certain mental disorders compared to their non-immigrant peers,reports a study published in the April 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

4 Apr 2018

Researchers working to develop new system for early prostate cancer diagnosis

Researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Universidad de Granada, together with doctors from the Hospital Clínic Universitari de València are working on the development of a new system to help diagnose prostate cancer. The work being developed is part of the SICAP project.

3 Apr 2018

New tracing methods reveal breadth of neural communication in visual cortex

An international collaboration of neuroscientists have today published a paper in Nature demonstrating the breadth of neural communication in visual cortex using a combination of methods for tracing the projections of individual neurons across the brain.

29 Mar 2018

Previously unknown feature of human anatomy identified

Researchers have identified a previously unknown feature of human anatomy with implications for the function of all organs, most tissues and the mechanisms of most major diseases.

27 Mar 2018

Anatomy News and Research

HBP researchers develop new tool to examine role of genes in disease-relevant brain regions

Acclarent introduces real-time, 3D navigation system for ENT procedures

Studies provide advanced knowledge about renal cancer

Philips showcases dedicated radiation oncology solutions at ESTRO 2018

Salamander study provides clues for treating spinal cord injuries

Researchers find crucial links between dopamine and avoidance behavior

EPFL becomes part of Chan Zuckerberg’s project to develop Human Cell Atlas

Experimental compound reduces destructive inflammation to improve stroke outcome

New population of lung stem cells may be key for regenerating airways after injury

Researchers develop thin, flexible polymers to record activity more deeply in the brain

Researchers explore treatment target for acute kidney injury

Scientists offer explanation for why modern humans evolved expressive eyebrows

Raising eyebrows came about as humans evolved

Using the Microbiome to Predict the Risk of Cirrhosis-Associated Hospitalization

Johnson & Johnson announces FDA clearance to expand indication for Acclarent AERA device

New brain cells are added in elderly adult brains too

Adolescent mental disorder rates vary by immigrant generation and race-ethnicity

Researchers working to develop new system for early prostate cancer diagnosis

New tracing methods reveal breadth of neural communication in visual cortex

Previously unknown feature of human anatomy identified

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