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 GENETIC STUDY CONFIRMS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM’S ROLE IN NARCOLEPSY http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease-narcolepsy-GWAS.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease-narcolepsy-GWAS.htm Three studies report that autism is associated with variations in genes involved in forming and maintaining the connections between brain cells. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_autism_cell_adhesion_genes.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_autism_cell_adhesion_genes.htm Mapping the genome of glioblastoma cells may hold clues to therapy. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_GBM_genome.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_GBM_genome.htm Study showing altered brain plasticity in mouse models of PD - may explain how people with the disease lose control over movement. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_PD_synaptic_plasticity.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/news_articles/news_PD_synaptic_plasticity.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 Four New Members Named to National Neurology Advisory Council http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_council_20080918.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/news_and_events/press_releases/pressrelease_council_20080918.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