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NF1 mutation drives neuronal activity-dependent initiation of optic glioma

Nature, published online: 26 May 2021 Neurons have recently emerged as essential cellular constituents of…

Biomimetic nano drug delivery carriers for treating cardiovascular diseases

Key Points •  Why do we need biomimicry? Which challenges does it aim to overcome?…

Synaptic communication in brain cancer

Abstract Increasing evidence indicates that the nervous system plays a critical role in cancer progression.…

Groundbreaking study suggests COVID-19 virus might enter human brain

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 — UTSA scientists have discovered it might be possible for SARS-CoV-2, the virus…

Scientists Discover How Remdesivir Works to Inhibit Coronavirus

Jan 28, 2021 Remdesivir is the only antiviral drug approved for use in the U.S.…

A protein that can melt tumors discovered at Vanderbilt

by Marissa Shapiro Jan. 27, 2021, 9:00 AMFor the second time, cancer researchers at Vanderbilt have discovered…

Monell Center Receives Kleberg Foundation Grant to Discriminate Bacterial and Viral Immune Responses to Reduce Antibiotic Use

PHILADELPHIA, January 18, 2021 – According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly three million…

UTMB researchers find Pfizer vaccine effective against new COVID-19 strain

GALVESTON, Texas –A collaborative team from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Pfizer has shown…

Drinking blocks a chemical that promotes attention Norepinephrine release to cells is diminished, causing cascade of effects

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, USA - In a new paper, researchers from The University of Texas…

Penn researchers uncover epigenetic drivers for Alzheimer’s disease

The identification of this epigenetic process highlights potential drug treatment strategies for early-stage disease treatment.…