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Brain region that controls eye movements found to also play important role in higher cognitive functions
The superior colliculus is a midbrain region that is traditionally thought to help animals orient themselves toward important locations in space, like directing their eyes and head toward a bright flash of light. New research ...
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Analysis suggests air pollution, high temperatures and metabolic risk factors drive global increases in stroke
Although stroke is highly preventable and treatable, there has been a rapid rise in the global stroke burden between 1990 and 2021, due to both population growth and the rise of aging populations worldwide, as well as a substantial ...
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Tailoring radiation therapy for brain cancer treatment: A personal investigation
A University of Ottawa neuroscientist's personal battle with cancer has inspired new research geared toward tailoring radiation treatment to reduce damage to the brain. The research is published in the journal Scientific ...
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Molecular pathway discovery points to a way to modulate scarring in spinal cord injury
After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it. But over time, too much scarring can prevent nerves from regenerating, impeding ...
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Serotonin-specific receptor that dampens incoming visual information discovered
A serotonin-specific receptor can determine how important visual stimuli are perceived. This explains the effects of certain drugs and could help in understanding psychiatric diseases.
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New brain organoid model replicates human cortical domains
The group of Jürgen Knoblich at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, has developed a new method that allows scientists to cultivate brain organoids with distinct cortical areas ...
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First academic study on slap fighting highlights risks to participants' neurological health
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine experts analyzed visible signs of concussion in individuals participating in professional slap fighting competitions and reported the results in a paper published in JAMA Surgery.
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What numbers do you see? A new bistable perceptual phenomenon on symbolic numbers
Perceptual recognition of numerical characters, like Arabic numerals, is indispensable for our daily activities in modern society. Studying the perceptual and neural mechanisms that endow us with the ability to understand ...
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The most effective migraine drugs should be promoted globally and guidelines updated accordingly, say researchers
Some triptans are a more effective treatment for acute migraines than newer, more expensive drugs, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published in The BMJ.
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The MIND diet may lower the risk of memory problems later in life, study shows
People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology. Results were similar for Black and ...
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Preparing for widespread use of biomarkers to diagnose Alzheimer's disease
For years, many people with Alzheimer's disease have been diagnosed clinically and confirmed at autopsy. Now Alzheimer's disease pathology can be identified with relatively high accuracy via a blood test that has the potential ...
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Not just a normal part of aging: Dizziness in older adults is linked to higher risk of future falls
The first meta-analysis of its kind has shown a conclusive link between older adults experiencing spells of dizziness and a dramatically elevated risk of falling.
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New study uncovers therapeutic inertia in the treatment of women with multiple sclerosis
A study has revealed significant therapeutic inertia in the treatment of women with multiple sclerosis (MS), highlighting gender disparities that could impact long-term health outcomes for women of childbearing age.
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Acute myocardial infarction increased in people with epilepsy between 2008 and 2017, finds study
The prevalence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in people with epilepsy increased from 2008 to 2017, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Frontiers in Neurology.
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Exploring the effect of low sodium concentrations on brain microglial cells
Low serum sodium concentrations in the blood are called hyponatremia, a prevalent clinical electrolyte disorder. In contrast to acute hyponatremia, chronic hyponatremia has been previously considered asymptomatic because ...
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Researchers reveal neural mechanism of impaired tactile processing in autism-associated Shank3 mutant dogs
Mutations in SHANK3, a gene encoding a synaptic scaffolding protein, have been repeatedly identified in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Erenumab effective for nonopioid medication overuse headache in chronic migraine
Monthly use of erenumab injections (140 mg) is safe and effective in achieving medication overuse headache (MOH) remission in patients with nonopioid chronic migraine (CM) and MOH, according to a study published online Sept. ...
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New tool reveals details of the microscopic brain structures between neurons
Between and around the billions of neurons in the human brain is an equally vital scaffold, the extracellular matrix (ECM). An interlinked net of proteins and sugars that surrounds brain cells, the ECM is more than simple ...
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Some people with MS may need earlier, higher-dose meds, study shows
Early, aggressive treatment of brain lesions caused by multiple sclerosis could help ward off faster decline in patients, a new study finds.
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Understanding changes in pre-clinical Alzheimer's disease: Study finds two proteins impact brain activity differently
Amyloid-beta and tau proteins have long been associated with Alzheimer's disease. The pathological buildup of these proteins leads to cognitive decline in people with the disease. How it does that, though, remains poorly ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Propolis from a Morocco-native plant found to improve cognitive function in male rats experiencing chronic mild stress
Chronic stress can have adverse effects on both the minds and bodies of affected individuals. Past studies suggest that particularly stressful life events can also impact people's cognitive abilities, for instance, producing ...
Surprising sounds could cause riskier decision-making
When you make a decision, certain neurons in your brain emit short bursts of the neurotransmitter dopamine. A new Yale study shows that when other factors wholly unrelated to the decision at hand—such as an unexpected sound—trigger ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Q&A: Out with the old, in with the new—the science behind memory clutter and aging
Ever feel like those catchy song lyrics or random pieces of trivia won't leave your head, and it's affecting your memory? Boston University associate professor of psychological & brain sciences Dr. Rob Reinhart, along with ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Study shows the brain divides a meal into different phases
The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race: during eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until we have consumed the appropriate amount of energy. This ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Early treatment significantly reduces long-term disability in children with multiple sclerosis, new study finds
New research presented today at European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis 2024 reveals that initiating monoclonal antibody therapy during childhood, rather than delaying treatment until early adulthood, ...
Sep 17, 2024
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