Autonomic nervous system directly controls stem cell proliferation, study shows

Somatic stem cells are microscopic workhorses, constantly regenerating cells throughout the body: skin and the lining of the intestine, for example. And to University of Illinois neuroscientists, they

Updated on: October 30,2023

Autonomic nervous system directly controls stem cell proliferation, study shows

Somatic stem cells are microscopic workhorses, constantly regenerating cells throughout the body: skin and the lining of the intestine, for example. And to University of Illinois neuroscientists, they

Updated on:October 30,2023

Does catheter ablation lower dementia and mortality risks in all groups of older adults with atrial fibrillation?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have shown a link between catheter ablation and a lower risk of dementia and premature death for patients with atrial fibrillation. This procedur

Updated on: May 20,2024

Does catheter ablation lower dementia and mortality risks in all groups of older adults with atrial fibrillation?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have shown a link between catheter ablation and a lower risk of dementia and premature death for patients with atrial fibrillation. This procedur

Updated on:May 20,2024

'Injectable tissue prosthesis' offers new approach for regenerating damaged muscle/nerve

byInstitute for Basic ScienceThis new hydrogel system (IT-IC) can protect the gel from destruction by external forces. In conventional covalently crosslinked hydrogels (e.g., methacrylated hyalu

Updated on: January 05,2024

'Injectable tissue prosthesis' offers new approach for regenerating damaged muscle/nerve

byInstitute for Basic ScienceThis new hydrogel system (IT-IC) can protect the gel from destruction by external forces. In conventional covalently crosslinked hydrogels (e.g., methacrylated hyalu

Updated on:January 05,2024

Midlife blood test may predict cognitive decline, Alzheimer's in later life

by Kim North Shine,University of MichiganCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsResearchers from the University of Michigan have connected two blood biomarkers to changes in cognitive function in

Updated on: December 26,2023

Midlife blood test may predict cognitive decline, Alzheimer's in later life

by Kim North Shine,University of MichiganCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsResearchers from the University of Michigan have connected two blood biomarkers to changes in cognitive function in

Updated on:December 26,2023

Strategies to promote better sleep in these uncertain times

April 4, 2020BySuzanne Bertisch, MD, MPH, ContributorThese are unprecedented times. Given the real and tangible threat of the coronavirus pandemic on personal, community, and societal levels, it

Updated on: December 20,2023

Strategies to promote better sleep in these uncertain times

April 4, 2020BySuzanne Bertisch, MD, MPH, ContributorThese are unprecedented times. Given the real and tangible threat of the coronavirus pandemic on personal, community, and societal levels, it

Updated on:December 20,2023

Structures of Parkinson's disease-linked proteins offer a framework for understanding how they work together

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have revealed the complex structure of two Parkinson's di

Updated on: December 26,2023

Structures of Parkinson's disease-linked proteins offer a framework for understanding how they work together

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have revealed the complex structure of two Parkinson's di

Updated on:December 26,2023

People with poor oral health may be more likely to show signs of declining brain health

Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's Inte

Updated on: October 27,2023

People with poor oral health may be more likely to show signs of declining brain health

Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's Inte

Updated on:October 27,2023

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

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

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

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

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

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