Gene therapy shows promise in treating SCN1B-linked epileptic encephalopathies
Dravet syndrome and other developmental epileptic encephalopathies are rare but devastating conditions that cause a host of symptoms in children, ...
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Study reveals key role of opsin 3 in regulating food intake and energy balance
Scientists discovered years ago that the hypothalamus - which helps to manage body temperature, hunger, sex drive, sleep and more ...
UVA receives $9.3 million NIH grant for ketamine seizure treatment trial
University of Virginia Brain Institute and School of Medicine researchers have received an initial $9.3 million award from the National ...
Leinco Technologies awarded $1M grant to develop rapid test for intestinal immunity to polio
Leinco Technologies, a leader in antibody and protein development, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $1 ...
Study suggests sun exposure during first year of life may reduce MS relapses
Getting at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun in the first year of life may mean a lower relapse ...
Babies develop food preferences in the womb, study suggests
Babies show positive responses to the smell of foods they were exposed to in the womb after they are born, ...
Researchers highlight the educational benefits of collaborative Minecraft play
It's the globally popular video game that's captured the attention of more than 141 million active players, but Minecraft can ...
Contraceptive pill could help reduce risk of ovarian cancer, study suggests
It’s a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or ‘the ...
Autism risk genes linked to white matter changes at birth, shaping early brain development
Newborn brain scans reveal how autism-related genetic variants influence early neural wiring, offering fresh insights into the origins of neurodevelopmental ...
Researchers discover key to boosting thymus regeneration after damage
A team of international researchers led by scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer ...
