News tagged with neurological research

Orchestrator of waste removal rescues cells that can't manage their trash

Just as we must take out the trash to keep our homes clean and safe, it is essential that our cells have mechanisms for dealing with wastes and worn-out proteins. When these processes are not working properly, unwanted debris ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Sep 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Discovery of stem cell illuminates human brain evolution, points to therapies

UCSF scientists have discovered a new stem cell in the developing human brain. The cell produces nerve cells that help form the neocortex - the site of higher cognitive function -- and likely accounts for the dramatic expansion ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created May 25, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Brain injured athletes may benefit from hypothermia research

NFL players and other athletes who suffer serious or multiple concussions may benefit from ground-breaking research being conducted by scientists at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0