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Study sheds light on inner workings of the human heart

Researchers have investigated the function of a complex mesh of muscle fibers that line the inner surface of the heart.

20 Aug 2020

UT researchers to explore the mysteries of brain connections

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin will lead an ambitious new project with 10 other U.S. institutions and global partners that has significant implications for understanding human brain health.

20 Aug 2020

Novel gene editing approach removes latent herpes simplex virus 1

Infectious disease researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have used a gene editing approach to remove latent herpes simplex virus 1, or HSV-1, also known as oral herpes.

19 Aug 2020

Study shows how mitochondrial defects lead to neurodevelopmental diseases

The tiny organelles mitochondria supply the energy crucial for all cells in the human body, specifically in the brain that consumes an excessive amount of fuel.

18 Aug 2020

Light impulses can be used to trigger electrical excitation in plants

Optogenetics denotes the manipulation of cellular processes by light-based biological techniques. An international research team led by the Würzburg plant scientists Rainer Hedrich, Georg Nagel and Dirk Becker has succeeded in applying this method to higher plants: Light impulses can now be used to trigger electrical excitation in plants.

11 Aug 2020

Early neuron training shows promise for regenerative medicine

When it comes to training neural circuits for tissue engineering or biomedical applications, a new study suggests a key parameter: Train them young.

10 Aug 2020

Researchers develop new models to study molecular characteristics of lung and pancreatic cancers

Scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) report today the development of new models to study molecular characteristics of tumors of the lung and pancreas.

5 Aug 2020

Identifying a new genetic cause of inherited neuropathy

Inherited mutations in a gene that keeps nerve cells intact were shown, for the first time, to be a driver of neuropathy known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

4 Aug 2020

Grotesque side effects from unproven stem cell therapies more common than thought

Grotesque side effects from unproven 'stem cell' therapies are more common than we realized, reports a team of researchers led by UConn Health in Annals of Neurology on July 29.

30 Jul 2020

Virginia Tech scientists reveal molecular cause underlying rare genetic disorder

Virginia Tech scientists have revealed how a nonfunctioning version of an ordinary gene impairs brain structure and function. The findings help explain a genetic form of microcephaly -- a condition where babies' heads are small and grow more slowly than their peers.

28 Jul 2020

Researchers identify mechanism that prevents death of neurons

When our neurons -- the principle cells of the brain -- die, so do we. Most neurons are created during embryonic development and have no "backup" after birth.

27 Jul 2020

Researchers identify the role of calcium channel subunits in synapse development

The ability of the human brain to process and store information is determined to a large extent by the connectivity between nerve cells. Chemical synapses are very important in this context as they constitute the interface for the transmission of information between individual nerve cells.

23 Jul 2020

Nerve News and Research

Study sheds light on inner workings of the human heart

UT researchers to explore the mysteries of brain connections

Novel gene editing approach removes latent herpes simplex virus 1

Study shows how mitochondrial defects lead to neurodevelopmental diseases

Light impulses can be used to trigger electrical excitation in plants

Early neuron training shows promise for regenerative medicine

Researchers develop new models to study molecular characteristics of lung and pancreatic cancers

Identifying a new genetic cause of inherited neuropathy

Grotesque side effects from unproven stem cell therapies more common than thought

Virginia Tech scientists reveal molecular cause underlying rare genetic disorder

Researchers identify mechanism that prevents death of neurons

Researchers identify the role of calcium channel subunits in synapse development

Boosting metabolic resources in the brain could be a way to slow neurodegeneration

Study sheds light on protein involved in Huntington’s disease

Yale researchers uncover mechanism driving Wolfram Syndrome

Scientists imitate the functioning of brain neurons using semiconductor materials

Researchers develop bioink to print tissue-mimicking material in 3D printers

Study shows mismatched caregiver-infant interactions can increase risk of later obesity

UTEP receives $1.3 million to shed light on how neural circuits impact specific behaviors in humans

Study reveals how the brain can reliably access stored information despite constant changes

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