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How to mimic hibernation in non-hibernating animals: Brain switch discovery could save lives
In the same way a bear instinctively lowers its body temperature to survive the winter's chill, scientists have discovered a groundbreaking method to control human body temperature—potentially saving lives in emergency ...
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Does substance use change the brain's structure, or does brain structure predispose some to substance use?
A study led by researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, and other institutions has identified neuroanatomical differences in children associated with early substance ...
Jan 5, 2025
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Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson's movement disorders
University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson's disease patients: uncontrollable movements that develop after years of treatment.
Jan 3, 2025
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Unlocking proteostasis: A new frontier in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's
Scientists have uncovered a powerful ally in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases: a nucleolar complex that plays a pivotal role in maintaining cellular health through protein homeostasis (proteostasis), by which ...
Jan 3, 2025
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Vagus nerve stimulation shows positive treatment effect in depression
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) shows a positive treatment effect and improved quality of life (QoL) among patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), according to two studies published online Dec. 18 in Brain Stimulation.
Jan 3, 2025
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Performance, optimal combination of MRI descriptors explored in meniere disease
In an article published online Dec. 3 in European Radiology, the authors explore the performance and optimal combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) descriptors used for the diagnosis of Meniere disease (MD).
Jan 3, 2025
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Abnormal blood vessel growth in the brain may be an early diagnostic sign of cognitive impairment
Gender differences define how the human brain ages, and telltale biomarkers in the blood may be strongly suggestive of cognitive impairment and dementia, according to a comprehensive new study involving more than 500 people.
Sleep's secret power: Blocking unwanted memories
The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind, according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Jan 2, 2025
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Newborn brain circuit stabilizes gaze: Discovery may guide future research into eye movement, balance disorders
An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life as an animal develops, a new study finds.
Jan 2, 2025
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'Smooth brain' disorders may share a common cause—and a potential treatment
Lissencephaly is a spectrum of rare, genetic disorders in which the brain fails to develop its hallmark folds. The disorders are often associated with seizures and intellectual disability and currently there are no available ...
Jan 2, 2025
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Acupuncture may improve Meniere disease symptoms
Acupuncture may improve the symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus, ear fullness, and hearing loss in patients with Meniere disease, according to a review published online Dec. 10 in Frontiers in Medicine.
Jan 2, 2025
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Social and environmental cues can lead to the overconsumption of high-calorie, nutrient-poor foods
Social and environmental cues, like the sight of other animals eating or the scent of a tasty meal, can trigger overeating in animals—even when they're not hungry.
Jan 2, 2025
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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.
Jan 1, 2025
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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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