medicine Research Articles - Neuroscience News

Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2019

The fetal gut has far better developed immune capabilities than previously thought. The findings could help develop new maternal vaccines and provide early insight into potential autoimmune disorders, which may occur later in life.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles6 min read

Researcher uses sweat monitors to predict behavioral issues in adolescents severely affected with autism

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

Electrodermal activity, which results in an increased level of sweat, was able to determine when an adolescent with server ASD was about to embark on aggressive behavior 60% of the time.... Read More...

AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology5 min read

New genetic link found for some forms of SIDS

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

Researchers tie some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) with a genetic mutation that causes an inability to process milk, leaving the child vulnerable to sudden heart failure. Future studies will explore if a drug called Elamipretide can help reduce cardiac events in children with the mutation.... Read More...

FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles6 min read

Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2019

Researchers discover the amygdala is a critical site of action for pain modulation. An existing compound, LY379268, provides pain-relieving effects and helps to reduce anxiety.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencepain8 min read

Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2019

Owning a dog was associated with a 33% lower risk of death for heart attack survivors who lived alone, and a 27% reduced risk for those who suffered a stroke, compared to those who did not own a pet. Additionally, dog ownership was linked to a 24% reduced risk of all-cause mortality and a 31% reduced risk of death by heart attack or stroke.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles10 min read

This shows an older man opening a bottle of pills

Number of depressed over-65s unchanged but antidepressant use soars

Neuroscience NewsOctober 7, 2019

The proportion of those aged 65 and older prescribed antidepressants has more than doubled over two decades, from 4.2% in the 90s to 10.7% in twenty years later. However, the prevalence of depression among the age group has dropped since the 90s from 7.9% to 6.8%.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology6 min read

Parkinson’s disease is also present in the blood

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2019

Parkinson's disease involves monocytic alterations in the blood. The cells have reduced viability and are unresponsive to specific stimuli, which could have relevant consequences for the progression of Parkinson's. Immune modulation medications may be a new treatment option to inhibit neurodegeneration associated with PD.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience7 min read

This shows an older lady sitting on a bed

Sleeping pills reduce suicidal thoughts in patients with severe insomnia

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2019

People who suffer from severe insomnia often report having suicidal thoughts. A new study reveals prescribing controlled sleeping medications can help to reduce depression and suicidality in those with chronic sleep problems.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology8 min read

This shows an older lady with her hands crossed on her knees

Study finds age hinders cancer development

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 27, 2019

Alterations associated with aging and cellular senescence may be linked to a decrease in cell proliferation, while cancer shifts towards increased cell division. The study challenges the traditional view that cancer risks increase as we age, finding the aging process may suppress the development of cancer.... Read More...

Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles5 min read

This shows a statue with a flaming head and back

Persistent headache or back pain ‘twice as likely’ in the presence of the other

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2019

Researchers have identified a positive association between persistent lower back pain and headache disorders. The study reveals those with persistent back pain or persistent headache disorders are twice as likely to suffer from both disorders at the same time.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articlespain5 min read

This shows a man sitting on a sofa holding his head

Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

Many people who suffer migraines are often diagnosed with other conditions. For those with a clinical diagnosis, many are unaware of treatment options available for pain and to slow the frequency of attacks.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articlespain4 min read

CBD may alleviate seizures and benefit behaviors in people with neurodevelopmental conditions

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 18, 2019

CBD, which is a major phytocannabinoid constituent of cannabis, has already shown to have anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety, and anti-psychotic effects. The image is in the public domain.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience4 min read

News

Male and female mice have different brain cells

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

How hunger makes food tastier

Neuroscience

Male and female mice have different brain cells

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

How hunger makes food tastier

Neurology

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function

AI

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Computer model helps make sense of human memory

AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes

Robotics

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

Psychology

Investigating the full spectrum of suicide

New insights into biological underpinnings of schizophrenia

Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana

medicine

Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

Researcher uses sweat monitors to predict behavioral issues in adolescents severely affected with autism

New genetic link found for some forms of SIDS

Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain

Number of depressed over-65s unchanged but antidepressant use soars

Parkinson’s disease is also present in the blood

Sleeping pills reduce suicidal thoughts in patients with severe insomnia

Study finds age hinders cancer development

Persistent headache or back pain ‘twice as likely’ in the presence of the other

Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

CBD may alleviate seizures and benefit behaviors in people with neurodevelopmental conditions