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Research data on biology of Alzheimer’s disease is now available to scientists
A growing trove of data to help scientists understand the biology of Alzheimer’s disease among diverse populations within the context…
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New online calculator can predict risk of dementia
Canadian researchers at The Ottawa Hospital, the University of Ottawa, the Bruyère Research Institute and ICES have built and validated…
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Researchers observe brain’s responses to vagus nerve stimulation during sleep and wakefulness
Jun 24 2021 For the first time, researchers from the Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical…
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Epstein-Barr virus reactivation may be the cause of long COVID symptoms
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation resulting from the inflammatory response to coronavirus infection may be the cause of previously unexplained long…
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Can antioxidants help manage neurological complications in COVID-19?
The severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has infected almost 180 million people worldwide, with almost 3.9 million people who…
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Study involving virtual patients is as effective as traditional clinical trials
Jun 23 2021 A study involving virtual rather than real patients was as effective as traditional clinical trials in evaluating…
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MMRI expert receives diversity grant for research on autism, heart disease
Does a connection exist between the development of heart disease and autism? That’s a question Dr. Maria Kontaridis, Executive Director…
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New project aims to identify quantitative biological features common across diseases
Building on the success of innovative research by the PRISM project, the Innovative Medicine Initiative 2, a joint undertaking between…
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Molecular study reveals signs of inflammation in brains of people who died of COVID-19
The most comprehensive molecular study to date of the brains of people who died of COVID-19 turned up unmistakable signs…
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Older adult’s perceived cognitive decline may be related to changes in brain functional connectivity
Jessica Damoiseaux, Ph.D., an associate professor with the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University, recently published the results of…
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In a murky sea of mental health apps, consumers left adrift
In the eyes of the tech industry, mental health treatment is an area ripe for disruption. In any given year,…
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Research findings on the links between air pollution and neurodegeneration
There is growing awareness that air pollutants are playing a critical role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases. A new…
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Mediterranean diet combined with a daily bout of exercise can stave off dementia
It’s been named the world’s best diet for weight loss, but now researchers at the University of South Australia are…
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Surgical treatment of brain tumors improves the quality of life of elderly people
A Finnish study indicates that neurosurgical treatment of benign brain tumors improves the quality of life of elderly people in…
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Researchers discover genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorder
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers identified a new gene that may be linked to certain neurodevelopmental disorders…
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Neurosurgical treatment of brain tumors improves quality of life of elderly people
A Finnish study indicates that neurosurgical treatment of benign brain tumors improves the quality of life of elderly people in…
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New hydrogel-based electrodes snugly conform to the body’s myriad shapes
Jun 21 2021 Arrays of metal electrodes are often used in medical procedures that require monitoring or delivering electrical impulses…
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Tiny capsules containing cannabinoids could help treat neurological disorders
Jun 21 2021 A team of researchers led by Curtin University has discovered a new way to improve the absorption…
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Study sheds new light on the brain’s neural network and cortex structure
A research group including Professor MATSUDA Tetsuya of Tamagawa University’s Brain Science Institute (Machida City, Tokyo; Director: SAKAGAMI Masamichi) and…
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Fighting the good fight –a new protein found in red blood cells linked to limiting cognitive decline
A new study shows that depleting mouse blood of the protein ADORA2B led to faster declines in memory, delays in…
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First insights into human prion disease could help tackle neurodegenerative diseases
Surface features of human prions responsible for their replication in the brain have been identified for the first time, which…
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KIYATEC’s test results accurately predict treatment response in recurrent high-grade glioma patients
KIYATEC, Inc. announced today the publication of new peer-reviewed data that establishes clinically meaningful prediction of patient-specific responses to standard…
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Controlling brain state transitions using a molecule responsive to light
A study led by researchers from IBEC and IDIBAPS achieves, for the first time, the control of brain state transitions…
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Study finds new clues to explain how Alzheimer’s disease spreads in the brain
Case Western Reserve University researchers studying prions-;misfolded proteins that cause lethal incurable diseases-;have identified for the first time surface features…
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New consensus statement on sport-related concussion aims to help doctors provide optimal medical care
Jun 17 2021 Strict rest after a sports related concussion slows recovery and may prolong symptoms, says a consensus statement…
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MicroRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors, study reveals
A recent study by Nagoya University researchers revealed that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain…
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A simple computer program could predict people’s art preferences
Do you like the thick brush strokes and soft color palettes of an impressionist painting such as those by Claude…
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P-glycoprotein shows ability to remove a toxin associated with Alzheimer’s from the brain
A team of SMU biological scientists has confirmed that P-glycoprotein (P-gp) has the ability to remove a toxin from the…
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Gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and post-stroke functional impairment
New findings from Cleveland Clinic researchers show for the first time that the gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and functional…
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Enough to wreck their rest: $10,322 for a sleep study
José Mendoza’s snoring was bad — but the silence when he stopped breathing was even worse for his wife, Nancy.…
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Tsimane’s brains experience less brain atrophy than Westerners as they age, indicates study
A team of international researchers has found that the Tsimane indigenous people of the Bolivian Amazon experience less brain atrophy…
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Study sheds new light on the memory function of sleep in humans
While we sleep, the brain produces particular activation patterns. When two of these patterns – slow oscillations and sleep spindles…
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Researchers identify anti-inflammatory prodrug Minnelide with potential against SARS-CoV-2
A team of scientists from the United States has recently investigated the efficacy of an anti-inflammatory prodrug Minnelide in treating…
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New $10.7 million project aims to study the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer’s disease
Despite decades of research and investment, the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer’s disease are still largely unknown, stymieing drug development and…
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Glandular fever associated with greater risk of depression
New research shows that patients who have had contact with the hospital due to serious glandular disease have a greater…
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Motor Abnormalities a Harbinger of Serious Mental Illness?
Motor problems in children may be a harbinger of serious mental illness, new research suggests. Investigators found that motor abnormalities…
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Researchers create new, open-access tool for assessing infant brain health
Researchers have created a new, open-access tool that allows doctors and scientists to evaluate infant brain health by assessing the…
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Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke and pollution associated with child behavioral problems
A pregnant woman’s exposure to tobacco smoke and pollution from road traffic can influence the development of behavioral outcomes in…
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Nucleocapsid-based vaccines may prevent SARS-CoV-2 dissemination to distal organs
A team of scientists from the University of Illinois and Northwestern University, Chicago, USA, has recently investigated and compared the…
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Regular Coffee Drinking Tied to Functional Brain Changes
Drinking coffee on a regular basis appears to enhance concentration and improve motor control and alertness by inducing functional and…
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Heart brain interactions provide a new diagnostic avenue for patients with disorders of consciousness
A new study conducted jointly by the University of Liege (Belgium) and the Ecole normale superieure – PSL (France) shows…
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Study: Spanking May Change Children’s Brains
Rare is the parent who’s never so much as thought about spanking an unruly child. But a new study provides…
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Study sheds light on how tau aggregates promote Alzheimer’s disease
Look deep inside the brain of someone with Alzheimer’s disease, most forms of dementia or the concussion-related syndrome known as…
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