Neuroscience
Nicotine and cocaine leave similar mark on brain after first contact
The effects of nicotine upon brain regions involved in addiction mirror those of cocaine, according to new neuroscience research.
May 3, 2011
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Neuroscience
Novel treatment effectively treats cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that is the leading cause of dementia, and it involves cognitive decline, memory loss, and ultimately the inability to perform daily tasks.
Jun 20, 2024
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Study: Serine racemase expression in the brain during aging in male and female rats
A new research paper titled "Serine racemase expression profile in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampal subregions during aging in male and female rats" has been published in Aging.
Jun 5, 2024
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Neuroscience
Researchers discover glial hyper-drive for triggering epileptic seizures
Epilepsy, where patients suffer from unexpected seizures, affects roughly 1% of the population. These seizures often involve repetitive and excessive neuronal firing, and the trigger behind this still poorly understood.
Apr 19, 2024
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Teen behavior, as explained by a neuroscientist
Teenagers are known for their sometimes-unpredictable behavior. One moment they're mature and clear-thinking, and the next they're irrational or engaging in risky behavior. Neurologically speaking, they can't help it, though ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Genetics
Research suggests fine-tuning of specific excitatory synapse traits could lead to new brain disease treatments
The Synapse Diversity and Specificity Regulation Research Team at DGIST has profiled the molecular code that constitutes brain neural circuits and discovered that it regulates specific excitatory synapse characteristics that ...
Mar 29, 2024
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Blocking inflammation to reduce symptoms
In people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), changes in neurons appear to activate immune cells. Lowering the inflammation could reduce the symptoms of the disease, according to a study led by Chantelle Sephton, a ...
Jan 10, 2024
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Genetics
Understanding the role of a new enzyme in the development of autism spectrum disorder
Over the past decades, scientists have made substantial progress unveiling the underlying mechanisms behind many psychiatric disorders. Every year, new genetic mutations or protein dysregulations are identified as potential ...
Jan 4, 2024
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Medical research
Combined use of alcohol and THC can affect rat brains, study finds
The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol. Concerningly, very few studies have looked at the effects of these two drugs when used in combination. In ...
Nov 30, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study sheds light on the brain's remarkable recycling system
Researchers at Auburn University have made a discovery that sheds light on how our brain cells manage to efficiently replace older proteins. This process is crucial for maintaining effective neural communication and ensuring ...
Nov 7, 2023
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