Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

·June 11, 2022·6 min read

Pregnant Women Produce Super Antibodies to Protect Newborns, Now Scientists Know How

Study reveals how the early days of mother-provided immunity work, and what this could mean for preventing death and disability for a wide range of infectious diseases. The findings could allow for the development of new therapies and improved vaccines that mimic the elevated maternal antibodies.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·February 10, 2021·3 min read

Brain Tumor Study Reveals Surprising Gene Deletion and Method to Overcome Drug Resistance

Inhibiting the SCD enzyme and blocking the function of FOSB blunts acquired drug resistance and improves survival in mouse models of glioblastoma brain cancer.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·February 4, 2021·5 min read

New Book Helps Identify Risks of Reading Difficulties

A new book helps researchers screen for potential reading difficulties in young children.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 4, 2019·5 min read

Screen-based media associated with structural differences in brains of young children

Study reveals lower microstructural integrity in white matter tracts supporting language and emergent literacy skills in prekindergarten aged children exposed to excessive screen time media.