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![Serotonin (aka 5-HT) signalling is essential in the brain for normal physiological processes, including appetite control. Misfunctioning of the serotonin system has been implicated in […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "New approach to modulating serotonin signalling in the brain")
New approach to modulating serotonin signalling in the brain
Posted on February 18, 2013 | 1 CommentSerotonin (aka 5-HT) signalling is essential in the brain for normal physiological processes, including appetite control. Misfunctioning of the serotonin system has been implicated in […] -
Gene associated with threat vigilance can protect against post-traumatic stress
Posted on February 17, 2013 | No CommentsPhD student Ilan Wald and Prof. Yair Bar-Haim, of Tel Aviv University, have together discovered that Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms can be predicted prior […] -
Gut bacteria relieve autistic symptoms in mice
Posted on February 16, 2013 | 1 CommentA group of researchers from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena has shown that mice showing autistic-like symptoms can benefit from being given bacteria […] -
![A study published this week in Science Translational Medicine suggests that binge drinking may be directly linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The […]](/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Binge drinking causes insulin resistance and increases risk of Type 2 diabetes")
Binge drinking causes insulin resistance and increases risk of Type 2 diabetes
Posted on February 3, 2013 | 1 CommentA study published this week in Science Translational Medicine suggests that binge drinking may be directly linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The […] -
New memory formation mechanism discovered
Posted on February 2, 2013 | No CommentsForming a memory involves altering inter-neuronal connections. This is known as synaptic plasticity. This week, a group of researchers at Florida’s Scripps Research Institute has […] -
Clinical trial finds dengue vaccine to be safe and effective
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsAn early-stage clinical trial has found a candidate dengue vaccine that appears to be safe and produce a strong immune response in subjects. The […] -
A developmental pathway responsible for schizophrenia?
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsA paper published this month in ‘Schizophrenia Research’ claims to have pinpointed the gestational pathway, which, when disrupted, causes the development of schizophrenia later in […] -
Trial reveals new drug combination increases survival in pancreatic cancer patients
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsA phase III clinical trial has shown that the combination of Abraxane and gemcitabine significantly increases survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. While only […] -
Silicon Nanoparticles Allow Production of Hydrogen from Water Without Heat, Light or Electricity
Posted on January 26, 2013 | No CommentsScientists at the University at Buffalo in New York have managed to use silicon nanoparticles to form hydrogen from water at a much faster rate […] -
The neural link between sleep deprivation and reduced depression
Posted on January 25, 2013 | 1 CommentBoston researchers at Tufts University have discovered that astrocytes (star-shaped neurons) and adenosine (a neurotransmitter) could mediate the link between sleep deprivation and mood improvements […] -
New Study Shows that Marginal Lands Could be Used for Biomass Production
Posted on January 20, 2013 | No CommentsResearch by a team from Michigan State University suggests that growing crops on marginal land for production of biofuels could be a lot more worthwhile […] -
Novel mutation found in patients with eye tumours
Posted on January 20, 2013 | No CommentsA research group from the Washington University School of Medicine, having previously identified mutations in the BAP1 gene in patients with eye tumours, has outlined […] -
Preterm infants have altered brain development
Posted on January 19, 2013 | No CommentsAccording to a study performed by Canadian scientists, preterm infants have significantly slowed cerebral development as they approach their intended delivery date. The research has […] -
New robot in neuromodulatory programming
Posted on January 19, 2013 | No CommentsA preliminary feasibility study has suggested that ‘remote-presence’ robots could be used to give brain and spine neuromodulation patients remote access to experts. The study, […]
