Neuroscience
Scientists uncover mechanism by which chronic stress causes brain disease
Chronic stress has long been linked with neurodegeneration. Scientists at USC now think they may know why.
Jun 29, 2011
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University of Southern California
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Alzheimer's-like symptoms reversed in mice, researchers say
A diet containing compounds found in green tea and carrots reversed Alzheimer's-like symptoms in mice genetically programmed to develop the disease, USC researchers say.
Mar 6, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Short fasting cycles work as well as chemotherapy in mice
Man may not live by bread alone, but cancer in animals appears less resilient, judging by a study that found chemotherapy drugs work better when combined with cycles of short, severe fasting.
Feb 8, 2012
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Genetics
Newly discovered protein connected to Alzheimer's disease risk
A mutation in a newly discovered small protein is connected to a significant increase in the risk for Alzheimer's disease, expanding the known gene targets for the disease and presenting a new potential avenue for treatment, ...
Sep 20, 2022
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HIV & AIDS
Scientist develops virus that targets HIV
In what represents an important step toward curing HIV, a USC scientist has created a virus that hunts down HIV-infected cells.
Aug 8, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Can't stop putting your hand in the candy dish? Scientists may have found why
A national team of scientists has identified a circuit in the brain that appears to be associated with psychiatric disorders ranging from overeating to gambling, drug abuse and even Parkinson's disease.
Oct 29, 2019
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Neuroscience
'Gut instinct' may have been the GPS of human ancestors
Ask anyone if they remember where they ate the juiciest burger, the sweetest cupcake or the smoothest bisque, and they probably can describe the location in great detail, down to the cross streets, the décor, and the table ...
Jun 13, 2018
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Neuroscience
Stories that force us to think about our deepest values activate a region of the brain once thought to be its autopilot
Everyone has at least a few non-negotiable values. These are the things that, no matter what the circumstance, you'd never compromise for any reason - such as "I'd never hurt a child," or "I'm against the death penalty."
Jan 7, 2016
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Dentistry
Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible
Dental cavities are the leading source of disability and pain: They affect 35 percent of the world's population, with an economic impact in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Still, the methods for treating cavities and ...
Apr 16, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
New MRI scanner could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors
When Reem Itani learned she had a brain tumor, she was distraught—but not for the obvious reason. Her endocrinologist told her the tumor was "MRI-negative," meaning it didn't appear on a brain scan, a concept unfamiliar ...
Mar 26, 2018
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