New anti-blood clotting drug may lower risk of recurrent strokes

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Wikimedia CommonsAn experimental drug designed to block blood-clotting proteins may lower the risk of recurrent strokes, according to a dose-findi

Updated on: April 24,2024

New anti-blood clotting drug may lower risk of recurrent strokes

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Wikimedia CommonsAn experimental drug designed to block blood-clotting proteins may lower the risk of recurrent strokes, according to a dose-findi

Updated on:April 24,2024

Next-gen gene therapy vector for muscle diseases uses AI predictive methodology to improve efficacy and safety

by AFM-TéléthonComputational rational AAV capsid design to bind to αVβ6 integrin. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52002-4A new study describes the use of artifi

Updated on: September 13,2024

Next-gen gene therapy vector for muscle diseases uses AI predictive methodology to improve efficacy and safety

by AFM-TéléthonComputational rational AAV capsid design to bind to αVβ6 integrin. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52002-4A new study describes the use of artifi

Updated on:September 13,2024

Exploring the effects of vascularization strategies on brain organoids

byWaseda UniversityThe development of cerebral organoids can offer opportunities to understand neurodevelopment and brain disease but faces several limitations, such as the lack of vasculature.

Updated on: January 02,2024

Exploring the effects of vascularization strategies on brain organoids

byWaseda UniversityThe development of cerebral organoids can offer opportunities to understand neurodevelopment and brain disease but faces several limitations, such as the lack of vasculature.

Updated on:January 02,2024

AAN issues guideline for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyDiabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes and it may lead to pain and numbness, most often in the hands and feet. To help neurologists and other d

Updated on: January 21,2024

AAN issues guideline for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyDiabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes and it may lead to pain and numbness, most often in the hands and feet. To help neurologists and other d

Updated on:January 21,2024

Weight loss through slimming found to significantly alter microbiome and brain activity

byFrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, more than one billion people are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. But permanently lo

Updated on: December 28,2023

Weight loss through slimming found to significantly alter microbiome and brain activity

byFrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, more than one billion people are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. But permanently lo

Updated on:December 28,2023

'Biohybrid' device could restore function in paralyzed limbs

byUniversity of CambridgeIn a study carried out in rats, researchers from the University of Cambridge used a biohybrid device to improve the connection between the brain and paralyzed limbs. The

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Biohybrid' device could restore function in paralyzed limbs

byUniversity of CambridgeIn a study carried out in rats, researchers from the University of Cambridge used a biohybrid device to improve the connection between the brain and paralyzed limbs. The

Updated on:January 21,2024

AI tool aids in screening ultrasound videos for carpal tunnel syndrome

by Ranjini Raghunath,Indian Institute of ScienceLeft: Ultrasound machine showing the median nerve. Right: Machine learning model running in laptop and segmenting the median nerve in real time. C

Updated on: December 26,2023

AI tool aids in screening ultrasound videos for carpal tunnel syndrome

by Ranjini Raghunath,Indian Institute of ScienceLeft: Ultrasound machine showing the median nerve. Right: Machine learning model running in laptop and segmenting the median nerve in real time. C

Updated on:December 26,2023

Engineers develop prototype two-armed, joystick-controlled neurosurgical robot

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonA prototype joystick-controlled robot could revolutionize complex brain surgeries such as tumor resection. Credit: Ashkan PourkandRobots have beco

Updated on: January 06,2024

Engineers develop prototype two-armed, joystick-controlled neurosurgical robot

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonA prototype joystick-controlled robot could revolutionize complex brain surgeries such as tumor resection. Credit: Ashkan PourkandRobots have beco

Updated on:January 06,2024

Alzheimer's stages: Mild, moderate & severe

by Ann SchreiberWhen a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for the individual and their family.Understanding the progression of the disea

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's stages: Mild, moderate & severe

by Ann SchreiberWhen a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for the individual and their family.Understanding the progression of the disea

Updated on:April 18,2024

Unusual RNA structures could be targets for new ALS treatments

by Hayley Dunning,Imperial College LondonG-quadruplexes structural features and mechanistic hypothesis.aStructural characteristics of G-quadruplexes—The G4 scaffold is composed of a

Updated on: December 30,2023

Unusual RNA structures could be targets for new ALS treatments

by Hayley Dunning,Imperial College LondonG-quadruplexes structural features and mechanistic hypothesis.aStructural characteristics of G-quadruplexes—The G4 scaffold is composed of a

Updated on:December 30,2023

Study reveals spatial neglect occurs after brain injury as well as stroke

by Kessler FoundationWhen asked to copy the cube and star on the left, a person with spatial neglect drew figures missing the left sides of each. Credit: Kessler FoundationA study conducted by Kessler

Updated on: December 26,2023

Study reveals spatial neglect occurs after brain injury as well as stroke

by Kessler FoundationWhen asked to copy the cube and star on the left, a person with spatial neglect drew figures missing the left sides of each. Credit: Kessler FoundationA study conducted by Kessler

Updated on:December 26,2023

Perfecting the performance of nerve implants

by Crispin Savage,University of AdelaideModeling for wireless nerve stimulation. (a) Zoomed-out view of the nerve and its relative position within the muscle tissue; (b) Relative position of the

Updated on: January 04,2024

Perfecting the performance of nerve implants

by Crispin Savage,University of AdelaideModeling for wireless nerve stimulation. (a) Zoomed-out view of the nerve and its relative position within the muscle tissue; (b) Relative position of the

Updated on:January 04,2024