Disorder

Ancient DNA solves 12,000-year-old mystery of rare genetic growth disorder

An international team led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Centre has uncovered genetic changes linked to…

1 week ago

Mini brains reveal clear brain signals of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Researchers have grown pea-sized brains in the lab that are offering an unprecedented look at how neurons behave differently in…

2 months ago

Novel treatment approach for language disorder shows promise

Primary progressive aphasia is a neurological condition that causes a gradual decline in language abilities. There is no cure or…

10 months ago

VR subway experiment highlights role of sound in disrupting balance for people with inner ear disorder

The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the…

1 year ago

Age matters: Kidney disorder indicator gains precision

Annual health checkups regularly include urine tests that serve several purposes, including checking for symptoms of kidney disease. The presence…

1 year ago

Clinical trial successfully repurposes cancer drug for hereditary bleeding disorder

A drug approved for treating the blood cancer multiple myeloma may offer a safe and effective way to reduce the…

1 year ago

New research identifies early sensorimotor markers for autism spectrum disorder

A study published in the journal iSCIENCE has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities…

2 years ago

Clinicians report success with first test of drug in a patient with life-threatening blood clotting disorder

A team led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, used…

2 years ago

Faster approach for starting extended-release naltrexone to treat opioid use disorder shown effective

Starting people with opioid use disorder on extended-release, injectable naltrexone (XR-naltrexone) within five to seven days of seeking treatment is…

2 years ago

Gene-editing offers hope for people with hereditary disorder

A group of patients with a hereditary disorder have had their lives transformed by a single treatment of a breakthrough…

2 years ago