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Tag: Brain research

Projects

22 August 2016

How our gender influences us

Women and men often show marked differences as regards mental illnesses. In order to learn more about this phenomenon, a project supported by the Austrian Science Fund FWF explored how opposite-sex hormonal therapy applied to transgender individuals influences the brain. Continue reading “How our gender influences us”

Projects

18 April 2016

Targeting chronic pain

With the support of the Austrian Science Fund FWF, the neurophysiologist Ruth Drdla-Schutting is investigating the role astrocytes play in the genesis of chronic pain. With the help of innovative gene technology (DREADDs), scientists are tailoring treatment specifically to these cells that are the most numerous found in the central nervous system. Continue reading “Targeting chronic pain”

Projects

29 March 2016

Immune system involved in rare epilepsy

The complement system, which forms part of our immune system, is involved in a special form of epilepsy. This is the conclusion of a recently published single-case study. The study, carried out as part of a project sponsored by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, provided useful information for patient-specific treatment. Continue reading “Immune system involved in rare epilepsy”

Projects

8 February 2016

Migraine: Light therapy may bring new hope

Migraines often involve heightened sensitivity to light. In a project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, a team of researchers from the Medical University Vienna is investigating new therapies to treat light sensitivity, which greatly disturbs those affected. Continue reading “Migraine: Light therapy may bring new hope”

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