Daily Archives:April 19, 2016
The new subregion in parahippocampal region founded integrated the two memory-related brain networks
The parahippocampal region (PHR) is an interface region between the hippocampus and the neocortex located in the medial temporal lobe (MTL). The PHR has been implicated in many functions, including long-term memory, working memory, and perception. Given
How fungi chew the fat: Fatty acid ester production in pathogenic filamentous fungi
Fungi are nature’s paradox. They are both good and bad for humans. They are good because they provide a treasure trove of medicines used to fight bacterial infections and lower cholesterol. They are also good because when
Telling people there is no free will makes them behave unethically, but only temporarily
Making people believe there is no such thing as free will can be a dangerous thing. Previous research has shown that if people believe there is no free will, they are more likely to cheat and behave
Simple Hepatic Cysts : Percutaneous treatment
Cysts are fluid filled cavities that can be found anywhere in the body as well as in liver. Simple hepatic cysts are common in general population and pose no risk for malignancy. Although they usually cause no
Peptides (small proteins) sharing an active nerve cell protecting site
Activity-dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP), essential for brain formation, is frequently mutated in children on the autism spectrum. This protein, together with Activity-dependent neurotrophic factor (ADNF) are two proteins that were discovered in the laboratory of Prof. Illana
Use of valproic acid during postoperative chemoradiotherapy for glioblastoma may improve survival outcome
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common primary brain neoplasm. The standard therapy for GBM consists of surgical resection to the extent that is safely feasible, followed by chemoradiotherapy (CRT) with temozolomide. The prognosis is still poor; the
Vitamin D and T cells in multiple sclerosis: how to measure an effect?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the brain, leading to disability in patients suffering from this disease. A type of white blood cells, T cells, are important pathogenic cells which drive this inflammation in early
Mobile phones support palliative care services in Africa
The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) are a pan-Africa advocacy and research organisation working to expand palliative care services in the Africa region. APCA have been working with Honexus, a software development company, to create an electronic
