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·August 5, 2021·6 min read

This Touchy-Feely Glove Senses and Maps Tactile Stimuli

A new touch-sensing glove can feel pressure and other tactile stimuli, researchers report. The glove has applications for those with motor function disorders and could be adapted from virtual reality gaming experiences.

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·August 5, 2021·3 min read

Why People With Autism Read Facial Expressions Differently

Artificial neural networks help researchers uncover new clues as to why people on the autism spectrum have trouble interpreting facial expressions.

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·August 5, 2021·6 min read

New Mothers’ Sleep Loss Linked to Accelerated Aging

New mothers who sleep less than seven hours a night six months after giving birth had an increase in biological age of between three to seven years compared to new moms who slept for seven or more hours.

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·August 5, 2021·5 min read

Lower Blood Levels of Amyloid Beta 42 in Midlife Associated With Dementia Risk

Lower blood levels of amyloid-beta 42 during mid-life were associated with a higher risk of dementia and a marginally increased risk of mild cognitive impairment later in life, a new study reports.

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·August 4, 2021·6 min read

Marijuana-Like Brain Substance Calms Seizures but Increases After-Effects

The release of 2-AG, a natural endocannabinoid that is suggested to be the brain's equivalent to THC, dampens down seizure activity but increases post-seizure oxygen deprivation in the brain.

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·August 4, 2021·3 min read

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation May Reduce Smoking

Non-invasive brain stimulation, such as rTMS, helps to reduce smoking frequency in nicotine-dependent people, a new study reports. Stimulating the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation significantly reduced smoking frequency.

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·August 4, 2021·3 min read

How Sleep Loss Sabotages New Memory Storage in the Hippocampus

Sleep-deprived mice had increased activity in hippocampal inhibitory neurons, disrupting the processing and storage of new memories.

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·August 4, 2021·6 min read

Fine Particulate Air Pollution Associated With Higher Risk of Dementia

A small increase in fine particular air pollution over a decade within certain areas of Seattle was associated with significantly increased dementia risks for those living in the areas.

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·August 3, 2021·3 min read

Repair of Mitochondrial Recycling Defect Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

An experimental small molecule helped restore the removal of mitochondria from dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. The findings may help in the development of new therapies for Parkinson's disease.

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·August 3, 2021·6 min read

Users Banned From Social Platforms Go Elsewhere With Increased Toxicity

The prevailing theory is removing toxic social media users from accessing their accounts will prevent them from posting harmful content. Researchers say banned users increase their toxic postings via more lenient platforms when removed from top networks.

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·August 3, 2021·3 min read

Innovative Gel Offers New Hope to Defeat Parkinson’s Disease

A new hydrogel that acts as a gateway to transfer stem cells into the brain and facilitate repair to damaged tissue may effectively treat neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease and stroke.

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·August 3, 2021·3 min read

15 Novel Biomarkers for Diseases Predisposing to Dementia Identified

15 protein biomarkers have been identified as being linked to late-onset dementias. The biomarkers can predict cognitive decline and risk for dementia up to 20 years before the onset of symptoms.