Surprise Discovery Suggests Scientists May Need To Rethink Which Genes Control Aging
NIH scientists discover that bacteria may drive activity of many hallmark aging genes in flies. To better understand the role of bacteria in health and…
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Study of 11 Medical-Mystery Patients Results in Discovery of New Genetic Form of ALS in Children
NIH- and USU- led study links ALS to a fat manufacturing gene and maps out a genetic therapy. In a study of 11 medical-mystery patients,…
Researchers Wirelessly Stream Human Brain Activity During Normal Life Activities
NIH BRAIN Initiative-funded study opens the door to correlating deep brain activity and behavior. Researchers are now able to wirelessly record the directly measured brain…
NIH Researchers Uncover Brain Damage in COVID-19 Patients, Despite No Infection of the Brain
Results from a study of 19 deceased patients suggest brain damage is a byproduct of a patient’s illness. In an in-depth study of how COVID-19…
Mini Antibodies Produced by a Llama and Isolated by Neuroscientists Could Prevent COVID-19 Infection
Preliminary results suggest anti-COVID19 nanobodies may be effective at preventing and diagnosing infections. National Institutes of Health researchers have isolated a set of promising, tiny…
Microbleeds – Too Small to Be Detected on CT Scans – May Worsen Outcome After Head Injury
NIH study examines the effects of blood vessel damage following brain injury. Using advanced imaging, researchers have uncovered new information regarding traumatic microbleeds, which appear…
The Brain May Actively Forget During Dream Sleep to Prevent Information Overload
Rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep is a fascinating period when most of our dreams are made. Now, in a study of mice, a team…
Mossy Brain Cells Linked to Memory Loss and Seizures
A small group of cells in the brain can have a big effect on seizures and memory in a mouse model of epilepsy. According to…