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·January 18, 2024·5 min read

Blood Proteins Reveal Clues in Long Covid Puzzle

A new study reveals significant findings in the fight against Long Covid. Through a comprehensive analysis of blood serum from 113 patients, researchers discovered changes in blood serum proteins related to the complement system, coagulation, and tissue injury in Long Covid patients.

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·March 23, 2023·3 min read

Oxytocin Plays a Role in the Most Basic Form of Empathy

Study reveals how the "love hormone" oxytocin plays a critical role in the formation of emotional contagion.

Featured Neuroscience Pain

·July 3, 2022·3 min read

Miniature, Implantable Nerve Coolers for Targeted Pain Relief

Researchers have developed a new implantable device that can "cool" nerves and provide on-demand pain relief for those suffering from neuropathic or chronic pain.

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·October 21, 2021·2 min read

Gut-Brain Axis Response to Inflammation May Underlie Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Related Mental Symptoms

The vascular barrier in the choroid plexus locks down access to the brain in response to gut inflammation that causes IBD. The dysregulated activity of the gut-brain vascular axis appears to protect the brain from inflammation. However, the mechanism may increase the risk of both cognitive and mental health problems associated with IBD.

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·June 9, 2021·1 min read

Elemental Copper and Iron Found Within the Brains of Deceased Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers found tiny deposits of elemental copper and iron in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. The findings may shed new light on how these elemental metals contribute to Alzheimer's development and progression.

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·October 7, 2020·1 min read

Sensory Device Stimulates Ears and Tongue to Treat Tinnitus in Large Trial

A new bimodal neuromodulation device that stimulates both the ear and tongue reduces the severity of tinnitus in patients for up to a year.

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·January 22, 2020·3 min read

Synthetic nerve conduit bridges the gap in arm nerve repair

A new synthetic conduit can bridge large nerve gaps by guiding the regrowth of neurons. When implanted into the arms of macaques with nerve defects in their arms, the conduit boosted neurogenesis and the nerve's ability to conduct signals for a year.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 2, 2020·1 min read

Newly identified dendritic action potentials give humans unique brain power

Computational power is amplified in the brain by newly discovered action potentials in dendrites.

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·August 30, 2019·4 min read

Up to 25% of same-sex behavior linked to genes

Researchers report up to 25% of same-sex behaviors are associated with genetic variants. The study identified five new genes associated with sexual behavior. They report there is no one single gene linked to same-sex sexual behavior or orientation, but numerous genes, as well as other factors which contribute. Researchers emphasize the markers may be unreliable in predicting same-sex behavior but may influence the likelihood for specific relationship choices.