All Neurosciences articles – Page 9
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ArticleVitamin A and its role in psychiatric and other disorders
In this Q&A, Dr Murray Cairns, NHMRC Leadership Research Fellow at the University of Newcastle, shares his insights about the genetic influences on circulating retinol, and explains how a retinol polygenic score could be utilised in a precision medicine approach.
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WebinarNeurological disorders: organoids for early drug discovery
Join us for this webinar as we explore the role of organoids in advancing treatment of neurological disorders. Organoids, miniature 3D models of human organs, are at the forefront of neuroscience research, offering insights into the complexities of the human brain. In this webinar, esteemed experts will explore the latest ...
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NewsBrain organoids: essential ethical investigation
The potential for brain organoids to develop consciousness is a key issue in neuroscience, which has prompted new ethical considerations.
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Dr Amber D. Van Laar
Dr Amber Van Laar shares her remarkable journey in STEM. From a childhood fascination with science and medicine to a pivotal role as VP Clinical Development, AskBio. In this interview, she explores the profound impact of her early exposure to neuro-oncology, the challenges faced as a physician-scientist, and the pursuit ...
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NewsEnhancing the collateral network for beneficial reperfusion
Future interventions for ischaemic stroke patients should enhance collateral function to reduce brain haemorrhage and mortality.
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NewsNew cell culture model reveals neurodegeneration mechanisms
Researchers discovered that NPTX2 protein accumulated in cells containing abnormal TDP-43 in FTD and ALS patients.
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NewsDOP-targeted therapies could exert significant anxiolytic effects
Researchers have uncovered the role of the PL-BLA neuronal axis and its potential function in DOP-mediated anxiolytic effects.
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NewsMitigating oxidative stress in neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers have found that using protein-like polymers to inhibit the Keap1/Nrf2 PPI is a powerful therapeutic strategy.
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NewsOxytocin could mitigate the progression of dementia
For the first time, researchers reveal the involvement of OXT in object recognition memory through the supramammillary nucleus.
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NewsNew therapeutic targets for stress related disorders
A mechanism by which the immune system influences central nervous system function and behaviour has been discovered.
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WhitepaperMEA to probe ALS phenotypes in neuronal disease models
Explore an MEA workflow used to validate the ALS-relevant phenotype of precision reprogrammed iPSC-derived neuronal disease models of ALS from bit.bio
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ArticleAdvancing neurological therapies with Dr Bruce Leuchter
In the world of neuroscience, where the unmet medical need is vast and diverse, the journey to develop and commercialise treatments for neurological diseases, including rare conditions, is fraught with challenges. In this insightful interview with Dr Bruce Leuchter, President and CEO at Neurvati Neurosciences, with over two decades of ...
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NewsTargeting GBA gene variants for treating Parkinson’s disease
A new project plans to elucidate the relationship between the glucosylceramidase beta gene and Parkinson’s disease.
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Novel prediction tool accurately determines disease stage
A new learning-based framework enables patients and caregivers to predict the timing of any of the five clinical groups of AD development.
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ArticleNavigating the neurological frontier - 2024 and beyond
Listen to this podcast where we step into the new year and explore research insights and projections for the field in 2024 in neuroscience.
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NewsX-ray irradiation reversed motor deficits after brain injury
Low dose ionising radiation reduced lesion size and reversed motor deficits in traumatic brain injury and ischemic stroke mice.
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ArticleRNA interference and its role in Alzheimer’s disease
New data provides an explanation for why, in almost all neurodegenerative diseases, disease sets in as cells age.
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ArticleThe vision of neuroscience with Stephanie Proaño
Stephanie Proaño, an Applications Scientist at Cell Microsystems shares profound insights into her neuroscience journey. From challenging the historical underrepresentation of women in brain research to navigating the complexities of studying sex differences, Stephanie's career has been defined by pivotal moments. She discusses the importance of inclusivity in science, recounting ...
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ArticleGrowth hormone’s influence on neuropsychiatric disorders
The discovery of a mechanism involving anxiolytic effects of GH may lead to the development of new classes of anxiolytic drugs.
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Neurodevelopmental defects seen in mini-brains with ANG mutation
Researchers found that ANG in its mutated form slows stem cell differentiation, resulting in neurodevelopmental defects in adult nerve cells.