Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Brush your teeth—postpone Alzheimer's
Researchers have determined that gum disease (gingivitis) plays a decisive role in whether a person develops Alzheimer´s or not.
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Medical research
A newly discovered mechanism reveals how Parkinson's disease can spread between brain cells
Tiny channels between nerve cells are involved in a newly discovered mechanism of how Parkinson's disease can spread throughout the brain, according to new research from Linköping University, Sweden. The results demonstrate ...
May 28, 2019
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Neuroscience
How single neurons and brain networks support spatial navigation
Spatial navigation is an essential cognitive function, which is frequently impaired in patients suffering from neurological and psychiatric disorders. Research groups worldwide have studied the neuronal basis of spatial navigation, ...
May 24, 2019
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Neuroscience
Blocking protein curbs memory loss in old mice
Impeding VCAM1, a protein that tethers circulating immune cells to blood vessel walls, enabled old mice to perform as well on memory and learning tests as young mice, a Stanford study found.
May 14, 2019
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Medications
New research offers insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made new progress in understanding how cannabinoid receptors (CB1Rs), the proteins that detect the active components of marijuana, are controlled in the brain.
Apr 30, 2019
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Pediatrics
Looking for 'help' signals in the blood of newborns with HIE
Measuring a number of biomarkers over time that are produced as the body responds to inflammation and injury may help to pinpoint newborns who are more vulnerable to suffering lasting brain injury due to disrupted oxygen ...
Apr 27, 2019
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Medical research
Comfort food leads to more weight gain during stress
It's no secret that overindulging on high-calorie foods can be detrimental to health, but it turns out that under stress, watching what you eat may be even more important.A team led by Professor Herbert Herzog, Head of the ...
Apr 25, 2019
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Medical research
More evidence that blood tests can detect the risk of Alzheimer's
A new study confirms that a simple blood test can reveal whether there is accelerating nerve cell damage in the brain. The researchers analysed neurofilament light protein (NFL) in blood samples from patients with Alzheimer's ...
Apr 24, 2019
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Genetics
Mice born to fathers put on exercise regimen show improvements in some brain functions
A large team of researchers with members affiliated with multiple institutions across Spain has found that putting mice on an exercise regimen before allowing them to procreate, gave their offspring a boost in brain functions. ...
Neuroscience
Parkinson's clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatments
Parkinson's patients could be helped by fresh insights gained from studies of tiny tropical fish.
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