Could Small Repeated Head Hits Cause Major Damage?
Study explores how repetitive blows to the head may lead to lasting brain injuries and how potential treatments and limits could change the course.
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Biotin May Shield Brain from Manganese Damage, Study Finds
New research shows that the B vitamin reduces manganese neurotoxicity by enhancing dopamine production, improving mitochondrial function, and reducing neuron loss in model systems and human nerve ...
Brain Immune Cells May also be From Mars and Venus
Researchers find that microglia function differently in males versus females, potentially having broad implications for how neurological diseases are studied.
Noah’s Story: How a National Clinical Trial Gave One Mom an Extra Dose of Hope
After a leukemia diagnosis, two-year-old Noah Ludgood joined a clinical trial for a promising immunotherapy treatment, which was possible because of the advanced expertise at UR Medicine's Golisano ...
New Study Finds OTC Pain Relievers Outperform Opioids
A combination of over-the-counter pain relievers is more effective than opioids in managing pain after wisdom tooth extractions, suggesting a new standard therapy for dental and other pain. The ...
Common Sleep Aid May Leave Behind a Dirty Brain
New research shows how norepinephrine-driven oscillations during non-REM sleep activate the glymphatic system to clear brain waste, and that the sleep aid zolpidem disrupts this process, potentially ...
New NIH ROC StARR Program Bolsters Residency Research
New National Institutes of Health R38 grant funding expands research opportunities for residents in Medicine, Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics and Dermatology. The $2.1 million award from the National ...
A Gallery: Neuroscientists in Color
Explore how art and neuroscience come together in this inspiring gallery that includes original art and personal narratives from researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the ...
Wellness That Works: Employee Wellness Program Making Financial, Heart Health Impacts
New York employers are seeing a $5 return on investment for every $1 spent on this innovative School of Nursing-based workplace wellness program.
That's a 'Myelin Sheath!' Top Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience Content in '24
The professional and research advancements of the faculty and students at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester were inspiring in 2024. Inside you will find some of ...