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Pupil size in sleep reveals how memories are processed
Cornell University researchers have found that the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories.
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Genomics-informed model beneficial for neurodevelopmental disorders
For patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), a genomics-informed model can provide clinical benefits, directly affecting management, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Genetics in Medicine.
Dec 31, 2024
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Medical researcher explores economic impact of psychedelic therapy implementation
In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, Emory University MD candidate Fayzan Rab shares insights into his pioneering research on the economic and public health implications of psychedelic therapy implementation. Rab's ...
Dec 31, 2024
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Preclinical study finds surges in estrogen promote binge drinking in females
The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to "pregame," or consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it's offered, according to a preclinical study led by scientists at ...
Dec 30, 2024
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Brain structure differences in teens may signal early substance use risk
A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not. Many of these structural brain differences appeared ...
Dec 30, 2024
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Brain's 'tug-of-war': Choosing between classical and operant conditioning
A study from Tel Aviv University could reshape our scientific understanding of how humans learn and form memories, particularly through classical and operant conditioning.
Dec 27, 2024
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Societal inequality linked to reduced brain health in aging and dementia
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have collaborated with international partners to explore if societal inequality affects the brain.
Dec 27, 2024
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COVID-19 infection not linked to changes in MS symptom severity
COVID-19 infection is not associated with immediate changes in multiple sclerosis (MS) symptom severity or disability, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in Neurology.
Dec 26, 2024
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Neurological outcomes worsen with gestational HTN, preeclampsia, eclampsia
Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia are associated with an increased risk for neurological outcomes in the months or years after giving birth, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in JAMA Neurology.
Dec 26, 2024
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Engineering a smile: Stem cell–based conduits restore facial nerve function in animal study
A gesture as simple as a smile can often convey what words cannot. This is part of why nonverbal communication is so central to human interaction. It is also why facial nerve disorders and injuries can be devastating.
Dec 24, 2024
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Migraine relief: New drug may start working right away
A drug recently approved to prevent migraine may start working right away, according to a study published in the December 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology. The study looked at the drug atogepant, which is a calcitonin ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Lithium shows promise in treating autism-related symptoms in mouse study
A discovery has highlighted lithium—a drug long used to treat bipolar disorder and depression—as a potential therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This research, conducted by a team at the Center for Synaptic Brain ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Alzheimer's progression tied to stress-induced microglial lipid release
Researchers with the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have unveiled a critical mechanism that links cellular stress in the brain to the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Dec 23, 2024
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Brain map clarifies neuronal connectivity behind motor function
Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle movement, but these signals typically pass through spinal interneurons before they reach their destination. How the brain and this highly diverse group of "switchboard ...
Dec 23, 2024
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COVID-19 infection not tied to worsening multiple sclerosis symptoms
For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), having a COVID-19 infection is not associated with worsening MS symptoms or disability, according to a study published in the December 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology.
Dec 23, 2024
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12 questions to ask for better brain health in 2024
Improving your brain health in the new year can start with a simple step, talking with your neurologist or primary care physician about 12 factors to protect your brain. The factors are outlined in an Emerging Issues in Neurology ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Study explores association between Tau filaments and extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder associated with a progressive decline in memory and mental abilities, which can significantly hinder people's ability to complete daily tasks. Past studies ...
Study sheds new light on what causes long-term disability after a stroke, offers new path toward possible treatment
A recent study by Simon Fraser University researchers has revealed how an overlooked type of indirect brain damage contributes to ongoing disability after a stroke.
Dec 21, 2024
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Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons
Salt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volume, which can have serious, sometimes deadly, health consequences. Conversely, too much salt ...
Dec 21, 2024
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Optogenetics approach reveals how alcohol use disorder impairs cognitive flexibility
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects about 400 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of serious illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver disease and stroke. Beyond these physical impacts, AUD profoundly ...
Dec 20, 2024
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Hypersensitive strain sensor enables real-time stroke monitoring
A research team led by Prof. Seung-Kyun Kang from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Seoul National University has developed a strain sensor with record-breaking sensitivity in collaboration with researchers ...
Dec 20, 2024
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Multiple sclerosis brain atlas could pave way for personalized treatments
An international research team, including researchers at Karolinska Institutet, has mapped the genes expressed in the brain cells of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The atlas, which is presented in the journal Neuron, ...
Dec 20, 2024
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Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons. The average life span after diagnosis of this incurable disease is two to five years.
Dec 20, 2024
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Study reveals brain's role in starting meals through GABA, dopamine
When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study published in the journal Metabolism by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine ...
Dec 20, 2024
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Adding sweetener to coffee enhances 'night-owl' effects of caffeine, research reveals
Adding sugar or artificial sweeteners to coffee disrupted the body clocks in mice more than coffee on its own, researchers have found, with it causing day and night to be reversed in some mice. If this holds for humans as ...
Dec 19, 2024
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