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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Increasing Dopamine Levels in Frontal Cortex of Brain Decreases Impulsive Tendency
Raising levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the frontal cortex of the brain significantly decreased impulsivity in healthy adults, in a study by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco …
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Study of Cell Structure May Help in Fight Against Cancer, Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
Jianhua Xing, an assistant professor of biology at Virginia Tech, and his colleagues did computational studies to compare the mechanical properties of two alternative models of the assembly of rope-like polymers called microtubules, a component of cell …
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Monday, August 6, 2012
The Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Announces Clinical Fellowship Grant Recipients
The Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) has announced the recipients of its 2012-2013 post-residency clinical fellowship grants. For the upcoming academic year, the selected programs will receive funding in their respective specialties …
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Study Cites New Statistics for Rate of Depression Among Adolescent Girls
An annual average of 1.4 million adolescent girls age 12 to 17 experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The study also shows that adolescent …
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Friday, August 3, 2012
Thomson Reuters Teams with CHDI Foundation to Build Tools for Huntington’s Disease Research
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced a partnership with CHDI Foundation, Inc. to develop systems biology tools for Huntington's disease (HD) research. There currently is no effective treatment for HD, which is …
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Friday, August 3, 2012
UCLA Scientists Discover Molecule in Brain that Inhibits Stroke Recovery
In a mouse model, the researchers showed that blocking this molecule, ephrin-A5, induces axonal sprouting — the growth of new connections between the brain’s neurons or cells — which promotes functional recovery. For more information, click …
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Study Locates a Genetic Cause of Glioblastoma
Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have found that certain cases of glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of primary brain cancer, are the results of the fusion of two adjacent genes. The study also reveals that drugs that …
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Slow Gait, Short Stride Linked to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline
Researchers at Mayo Clinic report that walking problems such as a slow gait and short stride are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. Their findings were presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, July 14– …
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
During Neurosurgery Outreach Month, AANS Reminds Young Athletes, Parents, Coaches about Concussion Awareness
For millions of children in North America, back to school also means a return to organized competitive sports, whether they are playing football, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading or even practicing for sports in other seasons. The American Association …
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Johns Hopkins Researchers Discover Means of Treating Parkinson’s Patients with New and Previously Failed Drugs
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, along with colleagues nationwide, report that they have used adult stem cells to generate the type of human neuron specifically damaged by Parkinson’s disease (PD) and used various drugs to stop the damage …
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