Neuroscience April 25, 2016 Nurturing during preschool years boosts child’s brain growthMothers' support linked to robust growth of brain area involved in learning, memory, stress response.News Release April 14, 2016 Mice with genetic defect for human stuttering offer new insight into speech disorderAnimal model may help scientists understand molecular, neurological basis of stuttering.News Release April 11, 2016 People who avoided illness could be key in treating those who didn’tSource: New York Times April 11, 2016 Stressed? There’s an app for thatWashington University-based team launches stress-management app.News Release March 30, 2016 New clues identified in childhood cancer syndromeFindings may help doctors determine which issues are likely to manifest in those with NF1.News Release March 14, 2016 Higher blood levels of omega-3 may help depression in heart patientsPatients with higher blood levels at start of study responded better to omega-3 supplements.News Release February 29, 2016 Shedding light on the day-night cycleScanning fruit fly brains helps understanding of neural signaling involved in some circadian behaviors.News Release February 25, 2016 How sleep can heal our brainsSource: PBS Nova Next February 24, 2016 School-based health clinic established at north St. Louis County high schoolStarted by the School of Medicine, the clinic addresses health and social services for teens.News Release February 24, 2016 Laser unlocks blood-brain barrier for chemotherapy, study showsSource: Health Day February 24, 2016 Laser surgery opens blood-brain barrier to chemotherapyTechnology may improve treatment for deadly brain cancer.News Release February 10, 2016 Rise in marijuana use not as high as previously reportedStill, percentage of adults smoking the drug increased about 20 percent over last decade.News Release February 9, 2016 Is preschool depression something parents should worry about?Source: Yahoo! February 3, 2016 Scientists more effectively control pain by targeting nerve cell’s interiorBlocking receptors stems chronic pain, suggests options for pain relief with fewer side effects.News Release January 19, 2016 Dissolvable brain sensors disintegrate once their job is doneSource: The Atlantic January 18, 2016 Team develops wireless, dissolvable sensors to monitor brainTiny implants measure intracranial pressure, temperature before being absorbed into the body.News Release January 15, 2016 Poverty linked to childhood depression, changes in brain connectivityConditions associated with poverty appear to interfere with how key brain regions connect and increase depression risk in children.News Release January 12, 2016 New outpatient care center under construction in south St. Louis CountyPatients will have expanded access to specialty care, outpatient surgery, mammography and other services.News Release January 11, 2016 Atherosclerosis is Alzheimer’s disease of blood vessels, study suggestsProtein builds up as immune cells attempt to counteract plaque formation.News Release December 30, 2015 Ask Well: Is Mild Cognitive Impairment Reversible?Source: New York Times December 30, 2015 My Friend DaisySource: Huffington Post December 19, 2015 Depression in preschool changes the brain, study showsSource: Time Magazine December 16, 2015 Early childhood depression alters brain developmentFindings may help explain why those who are depressed have difficulty regulating their moods and emotions.News Release December 8, 2015 Genes influence choice between small rewards now or bigger ones laterTwin study could shed light on impulsivity and addiction to food, drugs and alcohol.News Release November 23, 2015 $6.5 million to fund research, treatment of developmental disabilitiesCenter aims to more quickly convert new discoveries into interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.News Release November 16, 2015 Implantable LED devices could ‘turn off’ pain signals before they reach the brainSource: Popular Mechanics November 11, 2015 Scientists sniff out female mouse scents that make males friskyDiscovery shines a spotlight on how mouse pheromones control behavior.News Release November 9, 2015 Implantable wireless devices trigger — and may block — pain signalsEventual goal is to use the implants as a ‘switch’ to turn off pain signals before they reach the brain.News Release November 3, 2015 Trial to study smoking-cessation therapy tailored to a smoker’s DNAA School of Medicine research team is recruiting 720 smokers from the St. Louis area who want to kick the habit.News Release October 19, 2015 Weak brain connections may link premature birth and later disordersSource: NPR All Things Considered September 21, 2015 Pharmacy-medical school partnership forms to identify new pain therapiesSource: Forbes September 14, 2015 The power of kindnessSource: Huffington Post August 20, 2015 Why the aging brain is more vulnerable to Alzheimer’sSource: Health Day July 31, 2015 ‘I want hookah’: How Twitter feedback influences useSource: Washington Post July 23, 2015 Younger adults with Alzheimer’s are key to drug searchSource: NPR Morning Edition July 22, 2015 Poverty may hinder kids’ brain developmentSource: Health Day Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 14 15 16 17 Next ›
