WHAT STEERS VAMPIRES TO BLOOD?
UCSF researchers discover heat-detecting molecules on noses of vampire bats. Scientists have known for years that when vampire bats tear through an animal’s … READ MORE…
ATOMIC STRUCTURE DISCOVERED FOR A SODIUM CHANNEL THAT GENERATES ELECTRICAL SIGNALS IN LIVING CELLS
The achievement opens new possibilities for designing drugs for pain, epilepsy and heart rhythm disturbances Scientists at the University of Washington (UW) … READ MORE…
LACK OF SLEEP BOOSTS LEVELS OF ALZHEIMER’S PROTEIN
WUSTL researchers report a poor night’s sleep can cause levels of amyloid beta to rise faster than the brain’s waste disposal system can remove it. Researchers note frequent sleep disruptions can lead to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.… READ MORE…
NEW VACCINE TECHNOLOGY SHOWS PROMISE AS A TOOL TO COMBAT THE OPIOID CRISIS
A new vaccine blocks the effects of heroin by preventing the drug from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Researchers believe the vaccine could be helpful in curbing the opioid epidemic.… READ MORE…
PHASE III IMMUNOTHERAPY TRIAL FOR MIGRAINE SHOWS PROMISING RESULTS
An immunotherapy that acts against an inflammatory molecule associated with migraines, has been shown to be successful in reducing the number of headaches people with chronic migraines suffer each month.… READ MORE…
MIGRAINES LINKED TO HIGH SODIUM LEVELS IN CEREBROSPINAL FLUID
According to researchers, people who suffer from migraines have higher sodium concentrations in their cerebrospinal fluid.… READ MORE…
EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN TECHNOLOGY CAN REWIND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Researchers report repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can help to reverse some of the signs of Alzheimer’s disease. So long as patients receive the treatments, cognitive decline appears to halt and, in some cases, cognitive abilities improve.… READ MORE…
MIGRAINES MAY BE BRAIN’S WAY OF DEALING WITH OXIDATIVE STRESS
Migraine triggers can increase oxidative stress, a new study reports. Targeting oxidative stress may help to prevent migraines.… READ MORE…
MORE RIGOR, LESS HYPE FOR MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION
A new study looks at the trend of mindfulness and meditation to help treat a range of disorders.… READ MORE…
THE HIGH PRICE OF THE NOCEBO EFFECT
Nocebo effect becomes more pronounced over time when people believe they are exposed to a more expensive medication, researchers report.… READ MORE…
HOW ‘LOVE HORMONE’ OXYTOCIN SPURS SOCIABILITY
Researchers pinpoint the brain circuitry involved in social reward and shed new light on oxytocin’s role in social behavior.… READ MORE…
KEY TO LOSS OF SMELL IN PARKINSON’S DISCOVERED
Loss of the sense of smell is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease that often precedes motor deficits. A new study may provide clues as to why the sense of smell diminishes in people with Parkinson’s.… READ MORE…
