Scientists are hoping to unlock the potential of stem cells as a way of repairing neural damage to the brain. They are manipulating adult stem cells from bone marrow to produce a population of cells that can be used to treat brain damage.
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Unlocking the potential of stem cells to repair brain damage
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Ecstasy, Molly can be fatal in warm environments
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A moderate dose of MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly, that is typically nonfatal in cool, quiet environments can be lethal in rats exposed to conditions that mimic the hot, crowded, social settings where the drug is often used by people, a study…
Possible benefits of brain stimulation on hand, arm movement following stroke
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Researchers are studying whether stimulating the brain before rehabilitation could yield greater gains in motor function for people recovering from stroke. The technology is akin to a more advanced version of constraint-induced therapy in which clinici…
New research: Brain tumour patients with poor quality of life, but less psychological distress than expected
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A rarely-studied aspect of brain tumour research, until now, concerns the quality of life and mental state of patients and family members providing care.
Study shows increasing rates of premature death and violent crime in people with schizophrenia since 1970s
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New research, published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal, shows that rates of adverse outcomes, including premature death and violent crime, in people with schizophrenia are increasing, compared to…
Study suggests fast food cues impair ability to savor experiences
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Want to be able to smell the roses?You might consider buying into a neighbourhood where there are more sit-down restaurants than fast-food outlets, suggests a new paper from the University of…
Wanting to find out a child’s sex before birth may reveal a lot about the mother
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An expectant mother who chooses to find out her child’s sex before birth may be giving subtle clues about her views on proper gender roles, new research suggests.
First Impressions affected by facial expressions
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Slight variations in how an individual face is viewed can lead people to develop significantly different first impressions of that individual, according to research published in Psychological…
Social integration improves lung function in elderly
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It is well established that being involved in more social roles, such as being married, having close friends, close family members, and belonging to social and religious groups, leads to better…
Poor sleep takes huge toll on academic problems
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A new study shows that college students who are poor sleepers are much more likely to earn worse grades and withdraw from a course than healthy sleeping peers.
