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The human brain is the center of the human nervous system and is a highly complex organ. Enclosed in the cranium, it has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but is over three times as large as the brain of a typical mammal with an equivalent body size.

Women may be at a greater risk of experiencing chronic pain than men

According to a new study, women may be facing a higher risk of feeling chronic pain since the condition has a different genetic basis in men and women.

9 Apr 2021

Study finds an amyloid link between melanoma and Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder and melanoma is a type of skin cancer but on the surface, these disorders do not seem to have much in common.

8 Apr 2021

Dopamine-releasing brain cells shed light on Parkinson’s disease

Scientists have found that botulinum toxin—commonly known as Botox—can expose the inner workings of the brain, in addition to smoothing out wrinkles.

7 Apr 2021

3D-printed system enables the growth of self-organizing brain tissue

A research team has created brain tissue organoids in a tiny 3D-printed system that helps them observe as they grow and develop.

7 Apr 2021

Researchers identify overlapping genetic locations that shape face and the brain

An interdisciplinary team led by KU Leuven and Stanford has identified 76 overlapping genetic locations that shape both our face and our brain.

6 Apr 2021

New blueprint of brain connectivity provides detailed understanding of the basal ganglia

Thousands of our daily activities, from making coffee to taking a walk to saying hello to a neighbor, are made possible through an ancient collection of brain structures tucked away near the center of the cranium.

6 Apr 2021

Unique mini-microscope enables imaging of brain activity in freely moving mice

Researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering and Medical School have developed a unique head-mounted mini-microscope device that allows them to image complex brain functions of freely moving mice in real time over a period of more than 300 days.

6 Apr 2021

New automated process uses ultrashort peptides to print hydrogel scaffolds

A new automated process prints a peptide-based hydrogel scaffold containing uniformly distributed cells. The scaffolds hold their shapes well and successfully facilitate cell growth that lasts for weeks.

6 Apr 2021

Two central metrics of signal detection theory correlate with changes in cognitive fatigue

A team of New Jersey researchers has shown that changes in perceptual certainty and response bias, two central metrics of signal detection theory (SDT), correlate with changes in cognitive fatigue.

2 Apr 2021

Discovering a new genetic mutation in Schizophrenia

A new genetic mutation has been discovered in schizophrenia, and we spoke to Dr. Todd Lencz from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research to find out more.

1 Apr 2021

Innovative computational model of cells could help better understand neurodevelopmental disorders

For a long time, researchers have attempted to gain better insights into the development of the cerebral cortex and its layers, since pathologies are associated with this process.

1 Apr 2021

Retinoic acid induces synaptic plasticity in the human brain

Neuroscientists agree that a person's brain is constantly changing, rewiring itself and adapting to environmental stimuli. This is how humans learn new things and create memories. This adaptability and malleability is called plasticity.

1 Apr 2021

AI-based software for automatic tracking of cells in microscope videos

In modern basic life science research as well as in drug discovery, recording and analyzing the images of cells over time using 3D microscopy has become extremely important.

31 Mar 2021

Experimental antibody therapies for neurodegenerative diseases may lead to brain inflammation

A research team has made a novel finding that indicates that experimental antibody treatments for Alzheimer’s disease have an accidental adverse impact.

31 Mar 2021

Plants use signaling molecule to regulate their water balance

During drought conditions, plants utilize a signaling molecule known from animals to reduce their water loss.

31 Mar 2021

Study reveals molecular mechanisms involved in eliminating unwanted cells in the body

Researchers have uncovered molecular mechanisms involved in removing unwanted cells in the body.

29 Mar 2021

Study reveals molecular mechanisms involved in the maintenance of naïve embryonic stem cells

Researchers have explained mechanisms that play a role in maintaining the embryonic stem cells in the most optimized state for use in regenerative medicine.

26 Mar 2021

New genetic evidence points to novel therapies for “silent” stroke

According to a study, researchers have discovered new genetic clues in individuals who had experienced small but often apparently “silent” strokes.

26 Mar 2021

New function of BMI1 gene can protect against Alzheimer’s disease

The Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Centre has taken another step toward interpreting Alzheimer’s disease.

24 Mar 2021

Nutritional supplement may reduce the risk of strokes caused by a rare genetic disorder

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered that a widely used nutritional supplement may significantly reduce the risk of fatal strokes caused by a rare genetic disorder.

24 Mar 2021

Brain News and Research

Women may be at a greater risk of experiencing chronic pain than men

Study finds an amyloid link between melanoma and Parkinson’s disease

Dopamine-releasing brain cells shed light on Parkinson’s disease

3D-printed system enables the growth of self-organizing brain tissue

Researchers identify overlapping genetic locations that shape face and the brain

New blueprint of brain connectivity provides detailed understanding of the basal ganglia

Unique mini-microscope enables imaging of brain activity in freely moving mice

New automated process uses ultrashort peptides to print hydrogel scaffolds

Two central metrics of signal detection theory correlate with changes in cognitive fatigue

Discovering a new genetic mutation in Schizophrenia

Innovative computational model of cells could help better understand neurodevelopmental disorders

Retinoic acid induces synaptic plasticity in the human brain

AI-based software for automatic tracking of cells in microscope videos

Experimental antibody therapies for neurodegenerative diseases may lead to brain inflammation

Plants use signaling molecule to regulate their water balance

Study reveals molecular mechanisms involved in eliminating unwanted cells in the body

Study reveals molecular mechanisms involved in the maintenance of naïve embryonic stem cells

New genetic evidence points to novel therapies for “silent” stroke

New function of BMI1 gene can protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Nutritional supplement may reduce the risk of strokes caused by a rare genetic disorder

Discovering a new genetic mutation in Schizophrenia

Developing a new CRISPR technique

Monitoring pollen levels using environmental DNA

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