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Posted December 5, 2014 Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists boost receptor-function to treat Frontotemporal dementia.

Drugs that boost the function of a specific type of neurotransmitter receptor may provide benefit to patients with the second most common type of dementia, according to research by scientists … Continue Reading Scientists boost receptor-function to treat Frontotemporal dementia.

Human brain organoids successfully integrate into the mouse cortex and respond to visual stimuli

Could these mini-brain ‘grafts’ be used to repair brain injuries in the future?

Brain-computer interface successfully predicts patient’s thoughts in two separate studies

A new brain-computer interface (BCI) predicted unspoken words from brain activity.

Artificial tissue reverses erectile dysfunction in pigs

The synthetic penile tissue restored erectile function “immediately.”

New nanoparticle ‘reshapes’ belly fat to stop more forming

The nanoparticle converts unhealthy fat into healthier fat cells.

Finally, a possible vaccine to treat UTIs–one of the most common (and resistant) infections in the world

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are now the most common cause of outpatient infections worldwide.