FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2019·5 min readGut bacteria’s connections to human health and diseaseStudy goes beyond evaluating the organisms in the microbiome, looking at the functions different bacteria may be performing.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 30, 2019·4 min readPairing of glutamine-targeting drug and ketogenic diet fights glioblastoma in miceCombining an antibiotic drug that targets glutamine with the ketogenic diet helps kill glioblastoma cancer cells, reversing symptoms of the disease and improving survivability in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 17, 2019·4 min readAdult-onset inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher mortalityDiagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis during adulthood has been linked to a 50% higher mortality rate and shorter life expectancy in those over 50. The increased risk of death remained after the introduction of therapies aimed at treating the conditions but decreased over time.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 17, 2019·4 min readNatural Compound Found in Broccoli Reawakens the Function of Potent Tumor SuppressorTargeting the gene WWP1 with indole-3-carbinol, a compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, suppressed tumor growth in animal models of cancer.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 16, 2019·4 min readMutations Synergize in Pediatric Brain CancerThe epigenetic histone mutation H3.1K27M works in combination with ACVR1 mutations to cause diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors to form and grow quickly.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 10, 2019·4 min readNew brain tumor imaging technique uses protein found in scorpion venomA synthetic, non-toxic form of scorpion venom helps illuminate brain tumors when stimulated by a near-infrared laser. A clinical trial of the agent showed it to be safe for use in brain cancer patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 9, 2019·3 min readAnger more harmful to health of older adults than sadnessExperiencing daily anger increases inflammation and raises the risk of developing chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer, in those aged 80 and over.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 30, 2019·3 min readNew technique may improve detection and treatment of advanced brain cancerResearchers discovered changes in thousands of genes induced by the tumor microenvironment. The study may help in identifying new biomarkers for the early detection, and subsequent treatment, of brain cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·April 29, 2019·4 min readNewfound autoimmune syndrome causes muscle pain, weaknessResearchers have identified a new autoimmune disease that causes muscle pain and weakness. Large-histiocyte-related immune myopathy (LHIM), generates similar results to the condition rhabdomyolysis in blood chemistry samples. LHIM can effectively be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs to help reduce symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2019·7 min readA good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disordersResearchers have created new 3D maps of two melatonin receptors. The models can be used to help develop new treatments that not only improve sleep, but may also treat a variety of other conditions from diabetes to cancer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 24, 2019·3 min readProteins stand up to nerve cell regressionStudy reveals the critical and novel roles Integrator complex proteins play in promoting healthy brain development in flies.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2019·4 min readScientists ‘reverse engineer’ brain cancer cells to find new targets for treatmentUsing CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, researchers identified actionable pathways responsible for the growth of glioblastoma stem cells. By reverse engineering brain cancer cells, multiple potential new targets for cancer treatments have been uncovered.Read More
