PORTLAND, Oregon, May 16 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU study reveals impact of oft-overlooked cell in brain function Researchers show how astrocytes transmit signals, revealing new ways the brain processes information By Erik Robinson An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University. The study, publi  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 15 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * New nanoparticle could make cancer treatment safer, more effective Scientists create a tiny particle for use with focused ultrasound on solid tumors By Angela Yeager Researchers have created a new kind of nanoparticle that could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer, while also helping prevent tumors from coming back. The study, published in the journal Nano Letters,  more