Neuroscience
Novel analysis methods used for Huntington's disease
The genetic disease Huntington's not only affects nerve cells in the brain but also has widespread effects on microscopic blood vessels according to research.
Jun 9, 2024
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Neuroscience
Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases
Climate change is making the symptoms of certain brain conditions worse, our new review published in The Lancet Neurology has found. Conditions that can worsen as temperature and humidity rise include stroke, migraines, meningitis, ...
May 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Climate change is likely to aggravate brain conditions, study finds
Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argues a UCL-led team of researchers.
May 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain study identifies a cost of caregiving for new fathers
Parenting makes the heart grow fonder, and the brain grow … smaller? Several studies have revealed that the brain loses volume across the transition to parenthood. But researchers like me are still figuring out what these ...
May 9, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Scientists identify cell vulnerability 'fingerprint' related to Parkinson's, Lewy body dementia
A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias.
Apr 16, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness and meditation: Inward attention as a tool for mental health
From a young age, people learn the importance of paying attention to the environment around them. Less emphasized is the value of paying attention to their inner environment. Neuroscientists are increasingly studying how ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study finds high prevalence of hidden brain changes in people with heart disease
A new analysis involving over 13,000 people has found changes to blood vessels in the brain that can increase the risk of stroke and dementia are common in people with a range of heart conditions, regardless of whether they ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Medical research
Researchers analyze how the proteome of specific brain cells changes as we age
For the neurons in the brain to work smoothly and be able to process information, the central nervous system needs a strictly regulated environment. This is maintained by the blood–brain barrier, whereby specialized brain ...
Mar 22, 2024
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Genetics
New spatial profiling approach maps out discoveries for future brain research
An estimated one in six people suffer from a brain disorder worldwide, according to the American Brain Foundation. Current research has provided some insight into cell communication inside the brain, but there are still a ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
A noninvasive treatment may protect patients from memory impairment and cognitive effects of chemotherapy
Patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience cognitive effects such as memory impairment and difficulty concentrating—a condition commonly known as "chemo brain."
Mar 6, 2024
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