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New study links common DNA differences to unexplained rare neurodevelopmental conditions
The combination of common DNA differences can help explain why some people have a rare neurodevelopmental brain condition without a specific, single genetic mutation causing it.
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Study reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetically based autism
A study from Tel Aviv University expands the understanding of the biological mechanism underlying genetically-based autism, specifically mutations in the SHANK3 gene, responsible for nearly one million cases of autism worldwide. ...
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New method makes brain imaging research more accessible for psychiatric studies
A new approach to analyzing brain scans could help researchers better understand psychiatric illness using much smaller groups of patients than previously thought necessary, potentially accelerating the development of more ...
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Study links rare genetic mutation to severe neurological disorder
A recent study has uncovered the intricate ways in which a rare genetic mutation impacts brain cell communication, providing critical insights into the causes of a severe neurological disorder known as developmental and epileptic ...
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For chronic subdural hematomas, blocking artery supplying brain covering found to reduce re-operations threefold
A dramatic, threefold reduction in repeat operations in patients surgically treated for chronic subdural hematoma was achieved when the artery supplying the brain covering was blocked, according to results of a national clinical ...
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Scientists take a deep look into memory processing inside the hippocampus
Resembling a seahorse, as its name implies from the Greek words "hippos" (horse) and "kampus" (sea monster), the hippocampus is a brain region crucial for memory formation. But until recently, scientists have not been able ...
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Breaking barriers safely: New insights into focused ultrasound and blood-brain barrier opening
Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease are among the most debilitating and life-altering conditions that we face today. Despite years of research and advancements in medical treatments, these diseases ...
Spinal cord stimulation holds promise for chronic pain
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treatment of chronic pain in the back and/or lower extremities is associated with greater improvements in pain compared with conventional medical management (CMM), according to a review published ...
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Recovery from 'brain on fire' disorder can take three years or longer, researchers find
Recovery from an autoimmune inflammation of the brain may take three years or more, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology.
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Deep brain stimulation: A promising future for anxiety in Parkinson's patients
Deep brain stimulation has revealed that a specific type of brain wave activity is associated with levels of anxiety in people living with Parkinson's disease, according to research led by scientists at City St George's and ...
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Medication mimicking alcohol may benefit laryngeal dystonia patients
Laryngeal dystonia (LD), a rare neurological disease that significantly impacts a person's ability to speak due to uncontrollable vocal cord spasms, can have a debilitating effect on a person's social life, employment and ...
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Study identifies community-level factors that may increase people's risk of experiencing cognitive impairment
Research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has identified several community-level factors that may increase people's risk of experiencing cognitive impairment.
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The main events: How scenes from life shape consciousness and build memories
Life is a series of small events: making morning coffee, letting the dog out, opening a laptop, letting the dog back in. Add them all up and you have a full day. Our brains are committed to observing and processing the events ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Cognitive neuroscientists discover new blueprint for making and breaking habits
Cognitive neuroscientists at Trinity College Dublin have published new research describing a brand new approach to making habit change achievable and lasting.
Nov 19, 2024
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How human brain functional networks emerge and develop during the birth transition
Brain-imaging data collected from fetuses and infants has revealed a rapid surge in functional connectivity between brain regions on a global scale at birth, possibly reflecting neural processes that support the brain's ability ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Neuroscientists discover how the brain slows anxious breathing
"Deep breath in, slow breath out…" Isn't it odd that we can self-soothe by slowing down our breathing? Humans have long used slow breathing to regulate their emotions, and practices like yoga and mindfulness have even popularized ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Early adult binge drinking has lasting impact on aging brain in mice
Binge drinking in early adults can lead to long-lasting and potentially permanent dysregulation in the brain, according to a new study in mice, led by researchers at Penn State. They found that neurons, cells that transmit ...
Nov 19, 2024
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PNA5 protein shows potential for treating Parkinson's-related cognitive decline and dementia
A recently published study by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences found that a tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments for the cognitive ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Transcranial direct current stimulation found to be safe, effective for tardive dyskinesia
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may be an effective and safe treatment for improving the facial-oral motor symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in chronically hospitalized patients with schizophrenia, according ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Detecting consciousness with EEGs, soundscapes and clowns
Whether due to a head injury or a disorder such as a brain tumor, a growing number of people find themselves immersed in altered states of consciousness, being barely able to communicate or completely unresponsive to outside ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Our minds may process language like chatbots, study reveals
A recent study has found fascinating similarities in how the human brain and artificial intelligence models process language. The research, published in Nature Communications, suggests that the brain, like AI systems such ...
Nov 18, 2024
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A new discovery about pain signaling may contribute to better treatment of chronic pain
When pain signals are passed along the nervous system, proteins called calcium channels play a key role. Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have now pinpointed the exact location of a specific calcium channel, ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Parkinson's paradox: When more dopamine means more tremor
Researchers from the Champalimaud Foundation have shed light on the puzzling relationship between dopamine and rest tremor in Parkinson's disease, finding that preserved dopamine in certain brain regions may actually contribute ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Multiple sclerosis drug may help with poor working memory
Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions like schizophrenia or depression.
Nov 18, 2024
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New cell model reveals how hepatitis E viruses affect nerve cells
Hepatitis E viruses (HEV) typically cause liver infections. They can, however, also infect other organs and cause neurological disorders. Little is yet known about how this process works.
Nov 18, 2024
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