High levels of calcium are toxic to cells and contribute to loss of neurons in Alzheimer's disease. A new study published in JCI Insight identifies a mechanism through which the young brain protects itself against high calcium ...
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A human challenge trial has shown a new vaccine could offer better protection against whooping cough. The new study, delivered in partnership between the University of Southampton, University Hospital Southampton, and the ...
Dec 3, 2025
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Understanding the shape or morphology of neurons and mapping the tree-like branches via which they receive signals from other cells (i.e., dendrites) is a long-standing objective of neuroscience research. Ultimately, this ...
In-flight cardiac arrest is extremely rare, yet catastrophic, and responsible for up to 86% of all deaths in the air. A new comprehensive literature review highlights systemic and policy shortcomings of current aviation safety ...
Dec 3, 2025
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A surprising new discovery by Prof. Ami Aronheim and his team at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology shows that in the absence of anti-cancer treatments, cancer development may actually improve heart function and ...
Dec 3, 2025
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Peripheral nerves—the network connecting the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system to the rest of the body—transmit sensory information, control muscle movements, and regulate automatic bodily functions. Bioelectronic ...
Dec 3, 2025
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By transforming a kitchen into a fully instrumented research environment, a team led by EPFL neuroscientist Alexander Mathis opens a new window onto the fine-grained mechanics of human movement.
Dec 3, 2025
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Researchers at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have identified a previously unknown pattern of organization in one of the brain's most important ...
Dec 3, 2025
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People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of Alzheimer's biomarkers in their blood, but not an increased risk of dementia, according to a study published in Neurology.
Dec 3, 2025
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The risk of sudden cardiac death is higher for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a large study published in the European Heart Journal. The increase in risk is especially noticeable among younger adults.
Dec 3, 2025
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