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New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2019

Combining carboplatin, a common chemotherapy drug, with everolimus, a drug that blocks mTOR, is effective at inducing apoptosis and slowing tumor growth in patients with pediatric low-grade glioma brain cancer.... Read More...

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Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

Neuroscience NewsMarch 21, 2019

An opinion article reports on a potential common cause for both SIDS and SUDEP. The reason sudden death may occur is due to a person's inability to wake when CO2 levels in the blood rise, as a result of dysfunctional serotonin neurons in the midbrain.... Read More...

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Brain region discovered that only processes spoken, not written words

Neuroscience NewsMarch 21, 2019

A small, preliminary study helps researchers identify a region of the brain that specializes in the processing of auditory words.... Read More...

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Neuroscience NewsMarch 20, 2019

Retinal ganglion cell survival following a stroke depends on whether the pathway to the primary visual area remains active. Cells connected to inactive areas of the visual cortex suffer atrophy and degenerate, leading to permanent visual impairment.... Read More...

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A nutty solution for improving brain health

Neuroscience NewsMarch 20, 2019

Eating more than 10 grams of nuts a day has been linked to improved cognitive function, by up to 60%, in older adults.... Read More...

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Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia

Neuroscience NewsMarch 19, 2019

A new biomarker for fibromyalgia has been identified in blood samples taken from patients suffering from the condition. ... Read More...

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It’s no Fortnite, but it’s helping stroke survivors move again

Neuroscience NewsMarch 19, 2019

Integrating a myoelectric computer interface device with a customized video game helps stroke survivors to improve mobility and arm function.... Read More...

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The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Neuroscience NewsMarch 18, 2019

Working with caregivers, researchers have identified a number of characteristics required for robots to support both dementia patients and those who provide supportive care.... Read More...

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Periodontitis may raise the risk for developing dementia

Neuroscience NewsMarch 15, 2019

People with chronic periodontitis have a 6% increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

Neuroscience NewsMarch 15, 2019

Autoreactive cytotoxic CD8 T cells have been detected in people with narcolepsy type one. The finding suggests levels of the T-cell reactivity, combined with specific gene expression, may spur on the development of NT1.... Read More...

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Using an anti-smoking drug to control neurons

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2019

Study outlines a new ion channel based platform for cell activation which is controlled by low doses of the common anti-smoking drug, varenicline. ... Read More...

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Guardians of the Synapse: A New Role For Schwann Cells Identified

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2019

Schwann cells help protect nerves against blood clotting factors that cause degeneration, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

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Neuroscience

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Neurology

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

AI

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AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

Neurology

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

Brain region discovered that only processes spoken, not written words

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

A nutty solution for improving brain health

Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia

It’s no Fortnite, but it’s helping stroke survivors move again

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Periodontitis may raise the risk for developing dementia

New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

Using an anti-smoking drug to control neurons

Guardians of the Synapse: A New Role For Schwann Cells Identified