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Reactivation of specific memories can indirectly strengthen related ones, study finds
Most humans can recall specific events and past experiences for long periods of time. This capability, referred to as episodic memory, is known to be in great part supported by the activity of neurons in the hippocampus and ...
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Researchers contribute to new toolkit for battling brain disorders
New studies stemming from the Armamentarium consortium outline findings that advance tools based on Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors. An announcement about the work explains how an AAV "acts like a shuttle capable of ...
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Weight loss linked to nerve cells in the brain
Semaglutide belongs to a group of drugs called GLP-1R agonists and has been shown to effectively reduce food intake and body weight. The drug is already well established as part of the treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes, ...
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Muscle quality may hold clues to early cognitive decline
Over the past decade, much research has focused on the connection between skeletal muscle health and cognitive disorders. Scientists have found that sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome characterized by progressive loss of skeletal ...
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More can be done to prevent common type of stroke, say experts
Subarachnoid hemorrhage, the third most common type of stroke, accounting for 5–10% of all cases, could be drastically reduced worldwide through health and lifestyle changes, according to NZ, Australian and international ...
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Experimental drug may benefit some patients with rare form of ALS
When Columbia neurologist and scientist Neil Shneider speaks to his ALS patients who volunteer for experimental therapies, he's unwaveringly honest. "Patients always ask me, 'What can I hope to get out of this?"' Shneider ...
May 22, 2025
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Potential new drug that protects blood-brain barrier shows promise against Alzheimer's
Worldwide, more than 55 million people suffer from dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other conditions that destroy cells in the brain and nervous system.
May 22, 2025
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Tiny genetic switch found to control brain balance and behavior
Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have identified a remarkably small but critical piece of genetic code that helps determine how brain cells connect, communicate, and function. The discovery not only deepens ...
May 22, 2025
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Electrical stimulation offers hope for treating spinal injuries
A grid of electrodes placed on the backs of study participants delivered enough low-voltage electrical stimulation through the skin to change the short-term function of spinal cord neurons, a study led by UT Southwestern ...
May 22, 2025
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Got knee pain? Stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear may help
Tying shoelaces, getting into a car, picking things up off the floor and walking down stairs all involve flexing that most difficult of joints: the knee. But pain in the knee can significantly hinder those and many other ...
May 22, 2025
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Study questions precautionary measures on paternal use of valproate
A new study from researchers at Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital found no increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children whose fathers were treated with valproate during spermatogenesis. The results ...
May 22, 2025
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Brain scans reveal neural mechanisms that underlie suicidal thoughts, behaviors in veterans
Implicit Association Tests (IATs) are computerized tests that can be used to assess the subconscious association between different concepts. A form of the IAT, the Suicide Implicit Association Test (S-IAT), can measure people's ...
May 22, 2025
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Study finds rugby players' brains are affected by concussion after being cleared to play
Grassroots rugby concussion guidelines need to be improved as players' brains remain altered despite them being symptom-free and cleared to play, researchers have found.
May 22, 2025
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'Groovy' brains may be more efficient
Many grooves and dimples on the surface of the brain are unique to humans, but they're often dismissed as an uninteresting consequence of packing an unusually large brain into a too-small skull.
May 21, 2025
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Nerve stimulation trial demonstrates meaningful improvements for spinal cord injuries
In a new clinical study, researchers from the Texas Biomedical Device Center (TxBDC) at The University of Texas at Dallas demonstrated unprecedented rates of recovery for spinal cord injuries.
May 21, 2025
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The Armamentarium: Scientists create next generation of tools in battle against brain disease
In a scientific first, researchers from around 29 universities and institutions across North America have teamed up to create a large, versatile, and effective arsenal of new biological tools that will play a critical role ...
May 21, 2025
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How the placebo effect tricks the mind into relieving pain
The detailed mechanism of how the placebo effect reduces the perception of pain in rats has been uncovered by RIKEN neuroscientists. These findings, published in Science Advances, could potentially lead to ways to harness ...
May 21, 2025
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Less frequent stroke monitoring is safe, effective and frees up resources, study finds
Halving the number of times vital signs and neurological function are checked in low-risk patients after treatment for acute ischemic stroke does not compromise care or recovery, according to new findings presented at the ...
May 21, 2025
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Insulin resistance in brain may be one of the factors linking Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have succeeded in showing, in an animal model, that the process of insulin resistance in the brain affects both Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy and may be a linking ...
May 21, 2025
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Brain molecule provides new insights into migraine-related light sensitivity
Scientists in the U.K., Australia and China have identified a brain molecule called NEAT1 that appears to play a central role in triggering light sensitivity (photophobia), a common and debilitating symptom of migraines. ...
May 21, 2025
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Tumor-related epilepsy not a strong prognostic factor in diffuse glioma, finds study
For patients with diffuse gliomas, tumor-related epilepsy (TRE) is not a strong prognostic factor, according to a study published in the May issue of Brain and Behavior.
May 21, 2025
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Good news for people who take migraine drugs before or during pregnancy: No increase in autism, ADHD, other disorders
There's good news for people with migraine who take common drugs before or during pregnancy—a new study found no increase in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD in their children. The study, which looked ...
May 21, 2025
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New strategy for screening anxiety and depression in epilepsy patients, study shows
A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows an improvement in screening rates for anxiety and depression among epilepsy patients with the implementation of an electronic health record (EHR)-based ...
May 21, 2025
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Human-specific DNA enhancer linked to brain development and neuron proliferation
Duke University Medical Center-led research has identified a human-specific DNA enhancer that regulates neural progenitor proliferation and cortical size. Small genetic changes in HARE5 amplify a key developmental pathway, ...
CRISPR study reveals mitochondrial dysfunction as early marker in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Using the gene scissors CRISPR and stem cells, researchers at Stockholm University and the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) at King's College London have managed to identify a common denominator for different gene ...
May 20, 2025
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