New research reveals that noradrenaline plays a key role in how astrocytes — star-shaped cells in the brain closely associated…
Chemical reaction method for more efficient drug production
Researchers have developed a more efficient method to produce the building blocks needed for antibiotics and cancer treatment drugs.
Popular mobile games can be used to detect signs of cognitive decline
New research shows that popular mobile phone games such as Tetris, Candy Crush Saga and Fruit Ninja could provide a…
New cardiac fibrosis study identifies key proteins that translate into heart disease
The formation of excess fibrous tissue in the heart, which underlies several heart diseases, could be prevented by inhibiting specific…
Specialized training benefits young STEM researchers
Young college students are capable of leading real research. And according to a new study, students in FRI do better…
How relapse happens: Opiates reduce the brain’s ability to form, maintain synapses
Exposure to heroin sharply reduces levels of the protein necessary for developing and maintaining the brain’s synapses, a preclinical study…
Discovery concerning the nervous system overturns a previous theory
It appears that when our nervous system is developing, only the most viable neurons survive, while immature neurons are weeded…
Advanced MRI brain scan may help predict stroke-related dementia
An advanced MRI brain scan analysis in patients with stroke-damaged blood vessels helped predict problems with thinking (planning, organizing information…
Treatment of Hypertension in Patients with Asthma
Asthma and hypertension are common chronic diseases, each with attendant morbidity, mortality, and economic effects. It is estimated that 300…
Breaching the Professional–Personal Boundary — An Unrecognized Risk for Burnout
I recently received a call from a friend and palliative care colleague whose mother had metastatic uterine cancer. She had…