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Study links sleep apnea with poor memory and greater dementia risk burden in midlife
Better identification and management of sleep apnea and associated vascular risk factors in midlife may provide an important opportunity to support long-term brain health, according to new research from Monash University.
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New T‑cell therapy targets three tumor proteins, shows early survival gains in aggressive pediatric brain cancers
Researchers report encouraging early results from a first-in-human clinical trial led by Children's National Hospital using a new T-cell immunotherapy for children and young adults with some of the deadliest brain tumors, ...
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Experimental drug alleviates symptoms of Huntington's disease
The hereditary disorder Huntington's disease has so far been considered incurable. Its clinical manifestations include impaired motor control and psychiatric symptoms. A new study offers promising insights. It shows that ...
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How a brain messenger protein drives progression of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is driven by a buildup of a toxic protein called Tau that kills neurons. As toxic Tau spreads to new regions of the brain, symptoms worsen and ultimately become fatal.
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How the brain's physical shape guides its internal wiring
A new study led by Monash University researchers has shed light on the factors shaping the intricate wiring of our brains. The research, published in the journal Cell, reveals that the brain's complex wiring diagram, known ...
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Large multiple sclerosis brain cohort reveals biological differences linked to disease severity
Why does multiple sclerosis progress quickly in some people, while others remain stable for years? Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have identified biological patterns in the brain that may help ...
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Mouse model supports long-held belief that viruses can trigger Parkinson's disease
Scientists usually use animal models when studying Parkinson's disease because these models mimic the disease well. They are limited, however, because they require either gene modifications or the injection of toxicants, ...
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One-size-fits-all smart mouthguard data may overlook serious rugby head injuries
New University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research shows that head injury data collected from smart mouthguards is run through a model that does not account for people of different sexes, ages and sizes. Taking a one-size-fits-all ...
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Family of drugs used for treating muscular dystrophy could improve brain tumor treatment
A drug from the same family licensed for use in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and blood cancer could transform the treatment of meningioma—the most common form of primary brain tumor in adults. Scientists at the ...
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Study finds no increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children from paternal valproate use
A research team from National Taiwan University and the University of Oslo analyzed data on more than 1.3 million children across two countries, finding that an earlier European safety warning for valproate weakens to nonsignificance ...
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Cases of rare but dangerous Powassan tick virus rising in US
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan is appearing more often across the United States, and experts say warmer weather may be helping it spread.
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The condition that causes people to get lost in their own home
Think about the last time you used your phone to find your way somewhere. What would happen if, halfway through the journey, the route instructions vanished or your phone battery died? You might find yourself starting to ...
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Telepathic device set to remove communication barrier for people with impaired speech
Many Australians living with neurological disorders, such as motor neuron disease and multiple sclerosis, experience speech difficulties and may lose their ability to speak.
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Thirty years later: A reappraisal of Alzheimer's disease risk in Japanese APOE-e4 homozygotes
Researchers at Niigata University have conducted the first comprehensive reappraisal in nearly 30 years of the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) associated with APOE-e4 homozygosity (e4*4) in the Japanese population. Their ...
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Lecanemab for Alzheimer's disease: Discussing risks and benefits is key
Canada recently approved lecanemab to treat early Alzheimer's disease, but the clinical benefits are modest, it carries a risk of serious adverse effects, and treatment is complex. An article in the Canadian Medical Association ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Neural pathways reveal a push-pull system for coordinating goal-directed behavior in mice
Most of the tasks that humans complete daily entail carefully coordinating movements and tracking progress made toward a desired goal. Past studies have highlighted the role of the basal ganglia (BG), a set of interconnected ...
VR study with zebrafish shows surroundings influence developing biology of the eye
The environment experienced by young zebrafish influences both the shape and electrical activity of the neurons in the eye, which affects subsequent behavior.
Jun 28, 2026
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Researchers discover a cause of neuron excitability in ALS, suggesting a new potential treatment
Digging deep into the molecular mechanisms behind ALS, researchers at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine have discovered why nerve cells overfire in the disease. Not only that—they have also designed a new ...
Jun 28, 2026
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Large MRI analysis uncovers brain-region thinning tied to depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, a loss of interest in everyday activities, altered sleeping and/or eating patterns, low energy, and difficulty concentrating ...
A 13-second eye test may help predict recovery of consciousness after severe brain injury
A simple bedside eye test may help predict recovery of consciousness in patients with severe brain injuries, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2026.
Jun 27, 2026
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Women with Parkinson's disease may show more Alzheimer's-related brain changes than men
Women with Parkinson's disease may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer's-related changes in the brain than men, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2026. Parkinson's disease ...
Jun 27, 2026
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Behavioral therapy can be just as effective as medication for Tourette syndrome, says researcher
Behavioral therapy is just as effective as medication for Tourette syndrome. This is the finding of doctoral research conducted by clinical psychologist Jolande van de Griendt, who will receive her Ph.D. from Radboud University ...
Jun 27, 2026
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Multiple sclerosis impacts daily life far beyond its physical symptoms, new study finds
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a substantial impact on many aspects of life beyond physical health, with 51% of people reporting that the disease affects their social life and 48% reporting that it affects their work, according ...
Jun 27, 2026
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Bioresorbable implant electrically stimulates organs, nerves and muscles then vanishes after treatment
To treat or manage various heart, gastrointestinal and neurological conditions, including arrhythmias, heart block, gastroparesis, epilepsy and some nerve injuries, doctors rely on a technique known as electrical stimulation. ...
Can we engineer being on the same wavelength with others? Research offers a cautious 'yes'
We often feel that we are "on the same wavelength" with one another, but can science identify and engineer this phenomenon? Studies by a team of neuroscience researchers suggest that it's possible—a connectivity that is both ...
Jun 26, 2026
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