Reactions to study testing gene therapy in mice to treat epilepsy
Research has tested a gene therapy method that targets overactive cells to treat epilepsy in mice. The results are published in the journal Science.
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Reaction to study looking at neurodevelopment of children born in first year of pandemic
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open examines whether there is an association between newborn exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and impaired neurodevelopment compared to those born before the pandemic. Neurodevelopment in the first year of life was not modified by being born or growing up during the covid-19 pandemic or by gestational exposure to SARS-CoV-2. However, the authors appreciated that, regardless of whether maternal infection was present, the pandemic was associated with a risk of delayed communication in these infants.
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Reactions to study in which 'mini-brains' derived from human cells were implanted into newborn rats
A US team has successfully integrated brain-like tissue derived from human stem cells into the brains of newborn rats. The research is published in the journal Nature.
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Reaction to study showing ADHD drugs may work against Alzheimer's disease
A study published today in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry claims that some drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also help with some symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Reaction to review examining the prevalence of headache around the world
A review published today in The Journal of Headache and Pain concludes that 52% of the population is affected by a headache each year, with 14% reporting migraines.