How dopamine-producing neurons arise in the developing brain

In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers have identified the neurogenic progenitor that gives rise to dopaminergic neurons, the primary neurons affected in Parkinson's disease. ...

Understanding the rising suicide risk among Black youth

Suicide rates among Black youth have risen sharply in recent years, surpassing those of other racial and ethnic groups. In 2023, it was the third leading cause of death for Black youth aged 10–24 years. However, research ...

Heart attack study reveals 'survival paradox'

Research from the University of Leicester and NIHR challenges the "one-size-fits-all" approach to heart attack care, adding critical nuance to the debate on sex disparities. A new study involving more than 900,000 patients ...

Stopping fatal blood loss with clay

Traumatic injury is the third leading cause of death in the state of Texas, surpassing strokes, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A massive number of these deaths ...

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