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New noninvasive ultrasound neuromodulation technique for epilepsy treatment

Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized by recurrent seizures resulting from excessive excitation or inadequate inhibition of neurons.

15 May 2020

Child abuse survivors more likely to develop cardio-metabolic disease in adulthood

People who have experienced maltreatment during childhood are significantly more likely to develop conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and type two diabetes in adulthood, a new UK study has found.

15 May 2020

New imaging device can help detect early biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have devised a new imaging device capable of measuring both the thickness and texture of the various layers of the retina at the back of the eye.

15 May 2020

New treatment discovered to reduce swelling after brain and spinal cord injuries

Scientists have discovered a new treatment to dramatically reduce swelling after brain and spinal cord injuries, offering hope to 75 million victims worldwide each year.

15 May 2020

Researchers study the geography of childhood cancer in Switzerland

While cancer is rare in children, it is, nevertheless, the second most common cause of death during childhood in Switzerland and other European countries.

14 May 2020

New weight loss amphetamine could potentially avoid harmful side effects

Despite being officially declared a chronic disease there are very few long-lasting and cost-effective treatments for obesity. Amphetamines are one of the few and they reportedly act in the brain to reduce appetite and increase locomotion or stamina.

13 May 2020

App to treat migraines without the use of medication

One in seven people suffer from migraines and one in a hundred experience chronic headaches. Painful headaches can destroy a person's social life and interfere with their ability to be a part of the workforce. Traditional migraine medication helps some individuals but has frequent side effects.

13 May 2020

Exposure to fine particulate matter can increase mortality in young patients with certain cancers

An analysis of nearly 16,000 young patients with cancer in Utah revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter was associated with increased mortality at five and 10 years after diagnosis of certain cancers.

13 May 2020

COVID-19 may contribute to exponential growth of Parkinson's disease in future

Parkinson's disease (PD) is expected to reach over 14 million cases worldwide by 2040. As longevity increases, so does the number of persons living with PD.

12 May 2020

UC Santa Barbara researcher receives NSF award to study the coordinated behavior of neural circuits

Everything we do comes down to a series of neural signals that translate into physical behaviors. We receive information through our senses, sensory neurons convert this information into electrical and chemical signals that are processed by other neurons in our brains and ultimately, motor neurons fire muscles that move our limbs.

12 May 2020

University of Wisconsin-Madison professor receives 2020 John Dystel Prize for MS research

This year's John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research goes to Ian D. Duncan, a neuroscientist and Professor of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for groundbreaking research on how myelin (the protective nerve coating in the brain and spinal cord) is damaged, particularly in multiple sclerosis (MS), and how it may be repaired.

11 May 2020

Foxg1 gene works like a molecular knob to control neocortical activity

It works like a very fine "molecular knob" able to modulate the electrical activity of the neurons of our cerebral cortex, crucial to the functioning of our brain.

8 May 2020

Researchers discover molecular mechanism that helps HSV1 infect the brain

Herpes simplex virus (HSV1) infections are initiated at mucosal surfaces where the virus infects epithelial cells.

8 May 2020

Study shows how long-term use of acid suppressants could increase risk of dementia

Millions of people around the world use acid suppressants called proton pump inhibitors for conditions like heartburn, gastritis and stomach ulcers. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now report that how the long-term use of these drugs could increase the risk of developing dementia.

8 May 2020

Scientists discover new metabolism regulation system for the brown adipose tissue

Scientific team found a new metabolism regulation system for the brown adipose tissue using the kallikrein-kinin hormonal system, so far related to the physiology of the renal and cardiovascular system and inflammation and pain processes.

8 May 2020

New technique could revolutionize treatment for Alzheimer's, epilepsy, brain tumors

University of Virginia researchers are pioneering the use of focused ultrasound to defy the brain's protective barrier so that doctors could, at last, deliver many treatments directly into the brain to battle neurological diseases.

7 May 2020

New study investigates the brain's action plans during walking

Walking across the room to switch on a light - such a simple everyday activity involves enormously complex computations by the brain as it requires interpretation of the scene, control of the gait and planning upcoming movements such as the arm movement to the light switch.

6 May 2020

Scientists gain new insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two neurodegenerative diseases

An international team led by Emory scientists has gained insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two devastating neurodegenerative diseases.

6 May 2020

Loss of smell may be related to neuroinvasive propensity of SARS-CoV-2

The novel coronavirus has rapidly infected millions over the world in over 187 countries and territories, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths. One of the often-neglected and under-reported symptoms of the virus is the loss of the sense of smell or anosmia. Now, a new study out of Germany published on the preprint server medRxiv in April 2020 provides a quantified estimate of the magnitude of anosmia as a symptom of the coronavirus.

4 May 2020

Scientists identify key neurological modifications following sustained exercise

Doctors have relentlessly impressed upon us the many benefits of exercise. Energy, mood, sleep and motor skills all improve with a regular fitness regimen that includes activities such as running. T

4 May 2020

Nervous System News and Research

Latest Nervous System News and Research

New noninvasive ultrasound neuromodulation technique for epilepsy treatment

Child abuse survivors more likely to develop cardio-metabolic disease in adulthood

New imaging device can help detect early biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease

New treatment discovered to reduce swelling after brain and spinal cord injuries

Researchers study the geography of childhood cancer in Switzerland

New weight loss amphetamine could potentially avoid harmful side effects

App to treat migraines without the use of medication

Exposure to fine particulate matter can increase mortality in young patients with certain cancers

COVID-19 may contribute to exponential growth of Parkinson's disease in future

UC Santa Barbara researcher receives NSF award to study the coordinated behavior of neural circuits

University of Wisconsin-Madison professor receives 2020 John Dystel Prize for MS research

Foxg1 gene works like a molecular knob to control neocortical activity

Researchers discover molecular mechanism that helps HSV1 infect the brain

Study shows how long-term use of acid suppressants could increase risk of dementia

Scientists discover new metabolism regulation system for the brown adipose tissue

New technique could revolutionize treatment for Alzheimer's, epilepsy, brain tumors

New study investigates the brain's action plans during walking

Scientists gain new insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two neurodegenerative diseases

Loss of smell may be related to neuroinvasive propensity of SARS-CoV-2

Scientists identify key neurological modifications following sustained exercise

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