Press Release Percussion Rhythmyx braininfo@ninds.nih.gov Copyright 2008, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Saturday Sunday http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/index.htm Non-neuronal cells called astrocytes regulate the urge to sleep by releasing adenosine, a chemical whose effects are inhibited by caffeine. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_astrocyte_sleep.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_astrocyte_sleep.htm 2009 News story about Deep Brain Stimulation http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_article_Parkinson_DBS_010709.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_article_Parkinson_DBS_010709.htm Researchers showed that mast cells contribute to tumor growth in NF1, and that the cancer drug Gleevec shrinks tumors in a mouse model of NF1. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_cancerdrug_NF1_mice.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_cancerdrug_NF1_mice.htm Three studies show that the organ transplant drug rapamycin imcreases survival, reduces seizures and improves cognitive function in mouse models of tuberous sclerosis. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_rapamycin_tsc_mice.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_rapamycin_tsc_mice.htm A direct electronic connection between brain and muscle restores movement to monkeys whose limbs have been temporarily paralyzed. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_brain_fes.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_brain_fes.htm NINDS Scientist Emeritus Dr. Roscoe O. Brady has been selected to receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation-the highest honor for achievement in science and technology bestowed by the President of the United States. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/pressrelease_20081006_Brady.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/pressrelease_20081006_Brady.htm When mothers at risk for preterm delivery are given magnesium sulfate during late pregnancy, their infants' risk of cerebral palsy is cut almost in half. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_magnesium_reduces_CP_risk.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_magnesium_reduces_CP_risk.htm Summary of the NIH symposium, Challenges and Promise of Cell-Based Therapies. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/nih_stem_cell_sympoisum.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/nih_stem_cell_sympoisum.htm 2008 news article on findings about matrix metalloproteinases that may lead to improved treatments for neuropathic pain. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_article_pain_MMPs.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_article_pain_MMPs.htm 2008 news story on research showing that unusual nerve signaling develops before other problems in Huntington's disease. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_article_Huntington_nerve_signaling.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_article_Huntington_nerve_signaling.htm Although previous work indicated that the Rett syndrome gene MECP2 was a gene repressor, this study demonstrates that it is primarily a gene activator. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_rett_mecp2_activator.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_rett_mecp2_activator.htm First transgenic monkey model of Huntington's disease, or any neurological disease for that matter. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_HD_monkey_model.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_HD_monkey_model.htm