Shedding Light on the Brain: New Method Controls Neural Pathways

Key Takeaways: The brain relies on long-distance connections, but scientists have lacked precise tools to control specific pathways. This study introduces a new method to selectively turn individual brain connections on or off with high precision. The approach brings us closer to understanding how human brain networks function, and how their disruption leads to disease. … Read more

Can Exercise Help Chemo Brain? New Research Adds Promising Results

Researchers recommended a tailored, scientifically validated exercise program to individuals receiving chemotherapy for cancer, and those who were on a two-week chemotherapy schedule and followed the exercise prescription were able to maintain their walking-step goals, use resistance bands, and stay mentally sharper compared to patients who did not exercise. Led by Karen Mustian, PhD, MPH, … Read more

Arts, health and humanities converge at interdisciplinary symposium

Master’s student Angelina Ciardi shares her research exploring the arts and athletes with disabilities at the Arts-Health-Humanities Symposium VI. (Casey McCarthy/Florida State University) Florida State University research is connecting the arts and humanities to health, healing and human connection, demonstrating how interdisciplinary scholarship can improve healthcare. Faculty and students from across campus gathered on Feb. … Read more

Brain networks rewire to compensate for difficulty hearing speech in noisy environments – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

As they age, some people find it harder to understand speech in noisy environments. Now, UB researchers have identified the area in the brain, called the insula, that shows significant changes in people who struggle with speech in noise.   The findings, published in the journal Brain and Language, contribute to the growing link between … Read more

Helping the U.S. fight addiction, cancer, other afflictions — Harvard Gazette

Examples of how Harvard scholars are tackling real-world problems — through critical research supported by federal funding — appear daily in the Gazette. The following is a snapshot of recent coverage. Preventing opioid deaths The fentanyl crisis hits close to home for Harvard-trained researcher Travis Donahoe, whose research probes the forces driving opioid deaths and … Read more

Jokowi’s Diploma Challenged: Lawsuit Reaches UGM

Is Indonesian President Joko Widodo‘s high school diploma authentic? This question is at the heart of a new lawsuit filed against the president, sparking intense debate and scrutiny. This article dives into the details of the legal challenge, examining the claims questioning the validity of President Widodo’s diploma and the implications they hold. Lawsuit Filed … Read more

Gen Z & Colorectal Cancer: IPB Lecturer Explains

Colorectal Cancer ‍Cases Rising in Gen Z Table of Contents Colorectal Cancer ‍Cases Rising in Gen Z Symptoms of ⁤Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Colorectal Cancer in Gen Z: What You Need to‌ Know What is Colorectal⁤ Cancer? Is⁢ Colorectal Cancer Common in Gen Z? what are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer? What are the … Read more

Alvaro Rubio: New Dean of Medicine and Health Sciences at Extremadura University Opens New Opportunities and Tackles Health Challenges

Berta Caro: Pioneering Leadership at the University of Extremadura A New Chapter in Medical and Health Sciences Education On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Berta Caro took on a… The post <p><strong>Alvaro Rubio: New Dean of Medicine and Health Sciences at Extremadura University Opens New Opportunities and Tackles Health Challenges</strong></p> appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Bacteria found to eat forever chemicals — and even some of their toxic byproducts – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

In the quest to take the “forever” out of “forever chemicals,” bacteria might be our ally.  Most remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) involves adsorbing and trapping them, but certain microbes can actually break apart the strong chemical bonds that allow these chemicals to persist for so long in the environment. Now, a UB-led … Read more