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One of the deadliest forms of paediatric brain tumor, Group 3 medulloblastoma, is linked to a variety of large-scale DNA rearrangements which all have the same overall effect on specific genes located on different chromosomes.

A chemical found in many "BPA free" consumer products, known as bisphenol S (BPS), is just as potent as bisphenol A (BPA) in altering brain development and causing hyperactive behavior, an animal study finds.

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a fundamental mechanism by which the brain maintains its internal balance. The mechanism, described in the June 22 advanced online publication of the journal Nature, involves the brain's most basic inner wiring and the processes that control whether a neuron relays information to other neurons or suppresses the transmission of information.

Partnership helps life sciences firms increase speed to market while ensuring 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

The acquisition of the Russian pharmaceutical manufacturer is in keeping with the long term commitment to provide healthcare products to Russian patients.

The company has reported an impressive 43% increase in revenues and an associated increase in profits over 2013.

The Medical Research Council has launched the UK Dementias Research Platform, a £16 M public-private partnership set up to speed up research into dementias.

Findings from the study open the door to early treatment for millions at risk for CKD.

fMRI results match cognitive testing in children and adults A controlled study using functional MRI brain imaging reveals a possible biological link between early musical training and improved executive functioning in both children and adults, report researchers at Boston Children's Hospital.

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have shed light on how a specific kind of genetic mutation can cause damage during early brain development that results in lifelong learning and behavioral disabilities.