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Study uncovers the herpes virus' strategy for infecting the nervous system

Herpes type 1 is sealed with a kiss for a lifetime. More than half of U.S. adults are carriers of HSV1 (herpes simplex virus type 1) which hibernates in the peripheral nervous system and can never be eradicated.

17 Nov 2021

Study may help predict genomic changes that may happen in advanced cancers based on therapy

A novel way to look at cancer treatment resistance offers the possibility for identifying genetic mechanisms involved and alternative treatment approaches.

17 Nov 2021

Novel long-read sequencing reveals complete repertoire of brain-expressed gene isoforms

New research led by the University of Exeter has shed light on the complexity of gene expression in the brain by characterizing the extent of isoform diversity in the human and mouse cortex, including the identification of novel isoforms of genes involved in diseases including Alzheimer's disease, autism and schizophrenia.

16 Nov 2021

Dyslexic children pick up visual information slower than their typically developing peers

Dyslexia impacts more than reading ability. Children with dyslexia pick up visual information slower than their typically developing peers, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

15 Nov 2021

Microbiome discovery may help improve treatment for patients with gastrointestinal diseases

University of Calgary researchers probing the gut -; "the inner tube of life" -; have for the first time discovered specific factors in its workings that in the future may help improve treatment for patients facing gut damage or gastrointestinal disease.

12 Nov 2021

GPR126 gene may play an essential role in placental development, study reveals

Scientists working with an experimental mouse model at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares have identified the essential role of the gene GPR126 in the development of the placenta during pregnancy.

12 Nov 2021

Orgasmic meditation produces a distinctive pattern of brain function, study finds

In a first-ever study, orgasmic meditation, a unique spiritual practice that uses stimulation of a woman's clitoris as its focus, has been found to produce a distinctive pattern of brain function, according to a study published in the journal, Frontiers in Psychology on Nov 11th.

11 Nov 2021

Combination treatment improves overall survival for melanoma patients with brain metastases

Combination treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and ipilimumab demonstrates overall survival for patients with melanoma that has spread to the brain, according to Phase II study results published today in The Lancet Oncology by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

11 Nov 2021

New therapy harnesses "dancing molecules" to reverse paralysis, repair tissue after spinal cord injuries

Northwestern University investigators have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses "dancing molecules" to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries.

11 Nov 2021

Researchers identify safety concerns with neuroblastoma candidate drug

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists looking for drugs to improve survival of children with high-risk neuroblastoma found a promising candidate in CX-5461.

9 Nov 2021

COVID-19 and loss of sense of smell

A recent review examines the high susceptibility of the olfactory epithelium to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

9 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 leaves long-term impact on olfactory neurocircuit

The current study looked at the impact of the virus on the CNS in the Syrian golden hamster, a useful animal model for COVID-19.

9 Nov 2021

Research opens the door to new therapeutic options for Parkinson's disease

These advances have been reported in a new scientific article published in the international journal Nature, fruit of the collaboration between Northwestern University (Chicago), Weill Cornell Medical College (New York) and the Institute of Biomedicine of Seville HUVR/CSIC/US/ and Ciberned.

8 Nov 2021

Key link between chronic stress and cancer discovered

Stress can have a significant negative effect on health, but our understanding of how stress impacts the development and progression of cancer is just beginning.

6 Nov 2021

Humoral immunity following heterologous and homologous COVID-19 vaccination regimens

Researchers sought to analyze immune responses after homologous vaccinations or after heterologous Vector/mRNA vaccinations, with respect to anti-COVID-19 immune responses and the development of autoantibodies.

3 Nov 2021

CHOP-led network receives NIH-supported resources to unlock mysteries behind pediatric brain tumors

Unlocking the genetic mysteries behind pediatric brain tumors is at the heart of the mission of the Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine (D3b) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The Children's Brain Tumor Network (CBTN), a multi-institutional brain tumor research program with its operations center housed at D3b, has collected tumor samples from patients all over the world.

3 Nov 2021

How cellular clocks regulate cardiac physiology

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to research associate Dr. Alessandra Stangherlin about her latest research that provided new insights into the circadian rhythm of the heart.

2 Nov 2021

Potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and secondary occurrence of anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Scientists explore the link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and anti-NMDAR encephalitis.

1 Nov 2021

Neurological complications are higher with SARS-CoV-2 infection than COVID vaccine, study finds

Research published in the journal Nature Medicine suggests a risk for neurological complications after the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine. However, the likelihood of developing neurological complications remains far greater among people infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

31 Oct 2021

Research reveals how gut macrophages respond to prior infection by shielding enteric neurons

A simple stomach bug could do a lot of damage. There are 100 million neurons scattered along the gastrointestinal tract-;directly in the line of fire-;that can be stamped out by gut infections, potentially leading to long-term GI disease.

30 Oct 2021

Nervous System News and Research

Latest Nervous System News and Research

Study uncovers the herpes virus' strategy for infecting the nervous system

Study may help predict genomic changes that may happen in advanced cancers based on therapy

Novel long-read sequencing reveals complete repertoire of brain-expressed gene isoforms

Dyslexic children pick up visual information slower than their typically developing peers

Microbiome discovery may help improve treatment for patients with gastrointestinal diseases

GPR126 gene may play an essential role in placental development, study reveals

Orgasmic meditation produces a distinctive pattern of brain function, study finds

Combination treatment improves overall survival for melanoma patients with brain metastases

New therapy harnesses "dancing molecules" to reverse paralysis, repair tissue after spinal cord injuries

Researchers identify safety concerns with neuroblastoma candidate drug

COVID-19 and loss of sense of smell

SARS-CoV-2 leaves long-term impact on olfactory neurocircuit

Research opens the door to new therapeutic options for Parkinson's disease

Key link between chronic stress and cancer discovered

Humoral immunity following heterologous and homologous COVID-19 vaccination regimens

CHOP-led network receives NIH-supported resources to unlock mysteries behind pediatric brain tumors

How cellular clocks regulate cardiac physiology

Potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and secondary occurrence of anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Neurological complications are higher with SARS-CoV-2 infection than COVID vaccine, study finds

Research reveals how gut macrophages respond to prior infection by shielding enteric neurons

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

Freezing Point Osmometry in Life Science Applications

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

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