Recognizing when someone is having a seizure—and how you can help during those first critical moments

by Jacob Pellinen,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 1 in 26 people developepilepsy, a condition in which someone experiences recurring and unprovoked seizures.

Updated on: March 18,2024

Recognizing when someone is having a seizure—and how you can help during those first critical moments

by Jacob Pellinen,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 1 in 26 people developepilepsy, a condition in which someone experiences recurring and unprovoked seizures.

Updated on:March 18,2024

New neuromuscular model promises to revolutionize high-throughput drug screening studies

by Stefanie Reinberger,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineA human self-organizing 2D neuromuscular junction model. Immunofluorescence analysis of the whole dish shows muscle cells (magent

Updated on: December 30,2023

New neuromuscular model promises to revolutionize high-throughput drug screening studies

by Stefanie Reinberger,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineA human self-organizing 2D neuromuscular junction model. Immunofluorescence analysis of the whole dish shows muscle cells (magent

Updated on:December 30,2023

Endorphin system may hold the key to understanding and treating bulimia nervosa

The role of the brain's opioid receptor system - or endorphin system - may hold the key to understanding and treating bulimia nervosa, according to research reported in theSociety of Nuclear

Updated on: October 27,2023

Endorphin system may hold the key to understanding and treating bulimia nervosa

The role of the brain's opioid receptor system - or endorphin system - may hold the key to understanding and treating bulimia nervosa, according to research reported in theSociety of Nuclear

Updated on:October 27,2023

Team discovers second stem cell type in mouse brain

Team discovers second stem cell type in mouse brainbyHeidelberg UniversityBasal neural stem cells are the most abundant stem cell type in the adult mouse V-SVZ from birth onwards and the main co

Updated on: October 30,2023

Team discovers second stem cell type in mouse brain

Team discovers second stem cell type in mouse brainbyHeidelberg UniversityBasal neural stem cells are the most abundant stem cell type in the adult mouse V-SVZ from birth onwards and the main co

Updated on:October 30,2023

Preeclampsia and preterm birth risk may be reduced by calcium dose lower than current WHO standard

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth—common complications in pregnancy that can be fatal to women and newborns—low-d

Updated on: March 23,2024

Preeclampsia and preterm birth risk may be reduced by calcium dose lower than current WHO standard

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth—common complications in pregnancy that can be fatal to women and newborns—low-d

Updated on:March 23,2024

Stem cells may help replace lost sensory neurons

Stem cells may help replace lost sensory neuronsby International Society for Stem Cell ResearchCredit:Stem Cell Reports(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2022.10.002Sensory neurons of the perip

Updated on: October 29,2023

Stem cells may help replace lost sensory neurons

Stem cells may help replace lost sensory neuronsby International Society for Stem Cell ResearchCredit:Stem Cell Reports(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2022.10.002Sensory neurons of the perip

Updated on:October 29,2023

Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

September 21, 2024, marks the 31st "World Alzheimer's Day." On this occasion, we call on everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the prevention, care, and treatment of this disease，as we tackle the challenges of prevention, care, and treatment together

Updated on: September 21,2024

Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

September 21, 2024, marks the 31st "World Alzheimer's Day." On this occasion, we call on everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the prevention, care, and treatment of this disease，as we tackle the challenges of prevention, care, and treatment together

Updated on:September 21,2024

Transplanting stem cells from fetuses into people with MS reduces markers in early-stage trial

Transplanting stem cells from fetuses into people with MS reduces markers in early-stage trialby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressThe number of injected hfNPCs inversely correlates with brain volume loss. Co

Updated on: October 29,2023

Transplanting stem cells from fetuses into people with MS reduces markers in early-stage trial

Transplanting stem cells from fetuses into people with MS reduces markers in early-stage trialby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressThe number of injected hfNPCs inversely correlates with brain volume loss. Co

Updated on:October 29,2023

Discovery may open new therapeutic avenues for degenerative diseases of the brain and eye

byLouisiana State UniversityThe regions affected by ELV-N34 are in close contact with the FAD pocket and the interface zone. The alignment of the peptides with the secondary structure of the TXN

Updated on: December 30,2023

Discovery may open new therapeutic avenues for degenerative diseases of the brain and eye

byLouisiana State UniversityThe regions affected by ELV-N34 are in close contact with the FAD pocket and the interface zone. The alignment of the peptides with the secondary structure of the TXN

Updated on:December 30,2023

Preterm deliveries may pose long-term stroke risk for mothers

by Michael PreckerIt's not surprising that babies born prematurely may face more health issues than those who were carried to term.But new research suggests the same may apply to their mothers.A s

Updated on: April 02,2024

Preterm deliveries may pose long-term stroke risk for mothers

by Michael PreckerIt's not surprising that babies born prematurely may face more health issues than those who were carried to term.But new research suggests the same may apply to their mothers.A s

Updated on:April 02,2024

Monoclonal antibodies preserve stem cells in mouse brains, bring promise for future studies

Monoclonal antibodies preserve stem cells in mouse brains, bring promise for future studiesby Noah Fromson,University of MichiganDevelopment and validation of bioluminescent imaging (BLI) to ass

Updated on: October 29,2023

Monoclonal antibodies preserve stem cells in mouse brains, bring promise for future studies

Monoclonal antibodies preserve stem cells in mouse brains, bring promise for future studiesby Noah Fromson,University of MichiganDevelopment and validation of bioluminescent imaging (BLI) to ass

Updated on:October 29,2023

New research shows men sleep better than women, and sleep quality improves with age

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have unveiled crucial insights into the sleep health of middle-aged and older adults in Canada, identifying so

Updated on: March 24,2024

New research shows men sleep better than women, and sleep quality improves with age

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have unveiled crucial insights into the sleep health of middle-aged and older adults in Canada, identifying so

Updated on:March 24,2024