Researchers discover cells that change their identity during normal development
Melanocytes, a type of pigment cell in zebrafish, can transform after development into a different cell type.... Read More...
University of Virginia
Probing the Pain of Ostracism
Researchers report on the psychological impact of ostracism. The findings reveal being acknowledged helps to ease the pain of social rejection.... Read More...
Brain’s Lymphatic Vessels May Be New Treatment Avenue for Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers have discovered lymphatic vessels carry previously unknown messages from the brain to the immune system that triggers multiple sclerosis. Blocking the messages may provide new treatment options for the disease.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms Appear
Researchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear. ... Read More...
People with Autism Want to Socialize, They May Just Express It Differently
A new study pushes back the assumption that those on the autism spectrum do not wish to socialize with others. Researchers hope their findings will lead to more respectful treatment of those with ASD and help develop more effective methods of support for those with autism. ... Read More...
True Nature of Cells Blamed in Alzheimer’s Revealed
Researchers confirm microglia, immune cells implicated in neurodegenerative disorders, play a role in protecting the central nervous system.... Read More...
“You Are Getting Very Sleepy”: When Hypnotism Came to America
Researchers look at the history of hypnotism in the United States and why the power of suggestion still works on people today.... Read More...
Can Focused Sound Waves Fix Rare ‘Giggling’ Form of Epilepsy?
A pioneering ultrasound treatment could help treat hypothalamic hamartomas, a rare, benign mass in the brain that can cause epilepsy symptoms and unintentional giggling seizures.... Read More...
Neurons That Control Brain’s Body Clock Identified
Study identifies a direct dopamine neuron link to circadian rhythm.... Read More...
Negativity Be Gone: New Online Tool Can Retrain Brain
Researchers have developed a new online brain training program that can help reduce anxiety and depression. ... Read More...
Researchers Discover How Neurons Tell Each Other to Die Under Trauma and Disease
According to researchers, axons coordinate each other's destruction, contributing to neurodegeneration.... Read More...
Missing Link Between Gut and Brain Discovered With Big Implications for Disease
Researchers have identified immune cells in the membranes around the brain that could be a 'missing link' in the gut-brain axis. The immune cells also appear to have a positive impact on recovery following spinal cord injury.... Read More...