The human microbiome is a treasure trove waiting to be unlocked
Understanding the complexity of the human microbiome may help unlock mysteries behind health and psychological illnesses.... Read More...
Neurology
Reducing seizures by removing newborn neurons
Removing new neurons generates as a result of neurogenesis following brain injury reduced seizure activity in mouse models of mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.... Read More...
Defective potassium channels cause headache, not body pain
The loss of TRESK significantly increases the risk of developing headaches and may be implicated in migraines.... Read More...
Differences in MS patients’ cerebrospinal fluid may be key to drugs that halt progression
Ceramide exposure impairs the ability for neurons to make energy by directly damaging mitochondria. Additionally, ceramides force neurons to rapidly uptake glucose in order to provide cellular energy. ... Read More...
Wearing hearing aid may help protect brain in later life
Wearing a hearing aid for age-related hearing loss may help to protect the brain against dementia, a new study finds. Researchers report those who wore hearing aids maintained better brain function over time than those who did not.... Read More...
Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk of dementia
Living a healthier lifestyle appears to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in older adults with high genetic risk factors.... Read More...
An itch to scratch: Potential approach to chronic itch problem identified
Blocking the NPR1 receptor on the spinal cords of mice and humans may help reduce chronic itching.... Read More...
Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer’s prevention
Damaged capillaries in the brain may set the stage for the development of Alzheimer's disease, years before symptoms appear.... Read More...
Raising eyebrows on neuroinflammation: Surprising role of ‘skin plumping’ hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally produced by the human body and a popular additive in cosmetics that boast plumper skin, may be a useful tool in treating neuroinflammation. ... Read More...
First step to induce self-repair in the central nervous system
Severed axonal segments signal to Schwann cells to begin actin sphere formation and axon disintegration. If the process is disrupted, axon disintegration is slowed and axon fragments impair nerve regeneration.... Read More...
‘Crosstalk’ between genes promotes brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s
Findings could help in the development of treatments to prevent brain inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Are the ‘viral’ agents of MS, ALS and schizophrenia buried in our genome?
Retroviruses may be a missing causal link in diseases like ALS, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia.... Read More...