Single-cell study of Ebola highlights virus’s lethal maneuvers
Ebola virus is one of the world’s deadliest pathogens, and scientists now report new details of how the virus alters …
There He Is! DWTS' Karina Smirnoff Shares 1st Photo of Son Theo's Face
Sweet smile! Karina Smirnoff debuted her son Theo’s face for the first time seven months after his birth. ‘Dancing With …
Astrocytes identified as master ‘conductors’ of the brain
In the orchestra of the brain, the firing of each neuron is controlled by two notes—excitatory and inhibitory—that come from …
Over half of French flout new lockdown rules: survey
Over half of the French have broken the rules governing the second coronavirus lockdown, a survey showed Thursday, half-way through …
Researchers reveal neural markers of sequential working memory deficits in de novo Parkinson’s disease
A multi-institutional research team has demonstrated that hyper-activation and weakened functional connectivity of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) are neural markers …
‘Diseases of Despair’ Skyrocket in America
TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2020 — Even before the coronavirus pandemic began, Americans were already suffering: A new study reports that …
Improving emergency care for people with dementia is focus of new grant
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is one of four institutions awarded a total of $7.5 million from …
Novel technique spotlights neuronal uptake of amyloid beta in Alzheimer’s disease
One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease is the formation of amyloid plaques—sticky clumps of a protein called amyloid beta—that …
Czechs extend state of emergency until November 20
Czech lawmakers voted Friday to extend a state of emergency until November 20 as the country saw the first signs …
Brain imaging of tau protein in patients with various forms of dementia
A new imaging-based method could enable the early detection and differentiation of a wide variety of neurodegenerative disorders characterized by …
Making health a central part of identity may improve mask compliance, other healthy behaviors
Virtually everyone agrees it’s good to be healthy, but fewer people think of their health as a central part of …
Empathy may be in the eye of the beholder
Empathy is talked about a lot these days. Against the backdrop of a global pandemic and a divisive political climate …
Bits of genetic material called microRNAs may drive metabolic disorders
In a study published today in the journal Cell, UC Berkeley Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology professor Anders Näär led a …
Studies show negative effects of surgical cancelations and postponements
A pair of University of Manitoba studies show the detrimental impact on patients’ physical and mental health caused by surgical …
Which of the four 'sleep chronotypes' do you fit?
What kind of sleeper are you? An early bird or a night owl? Well it turns out they are no …
Heart Conditions Could Raise Risk of Torn Aorta During Pregnancy
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2020 — Pregnancy can increase the risk of a rare, dangerous heart condition called aortic dissection, researchers …
Global MRI data offers hope for improving treatment of brain injuries
Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of disability and can have major consequences for patients and their loved ones. …
E-prescriptions are coming. But what are they? And is this the end of paper ones?
Electronic prescriptions (or e-prescriptions) are being rolled out in stages across Australia after being used in Victoria during the pandemic. …