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More Than Just Jaundice: Bilirubin May Protect The Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Bilirubin, a bile pigment most commonly associated with jaundice in newborns, appears to have neuroprotective properties. A new study in mice reveals bilirubin may protect the brain against oxidative stress.... Read More...

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Supplements for brain health show no benefit

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2019

Supplements marketed to promote 'brain health' often overstate the products' benefits and do little-to-nothing to improve the aging brain. Researchers investigate the hidden dangers and false claims behind these products, which are highly profitable for manufacturers, but not so beneficial for consumers. ... Read More...

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Antioxidant puts up fight, but loses battle against protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsJune 17, 2019

During early Alzheimer's disease, SOD1 initially weakens levels of Tau protein. However, as the disease progresses, the antioxidant becomes less effective at protecting the brain against neurodegeneration.... Read More...

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Broccoli sprout compound may restore brain chemistry imbalance linked to schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2019

Sulforaphane, a compound derived from broccoli sprouts, may be a useful new treatment for those suffering from schizophrenia. In a recent set of animal and human studies, researchers characterized novel chemical imbalances in the brain related to glutamate. Levels of glutamate, they discovered, can be altered by administering sulforaphane.... Read More...

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Green Tea Steeped in Bottled Water Increases Antioxidants

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2019

Researchers report a boost in healthy antioxidants for green tea brewed with bottled, as opposed to tap, water.... Read More...

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Consuming Nuts May Improve Brainwave Function

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2017

Researchers reveal eating nuts can help enhance cognitive function, learning and sleep. The study reveals pistachios produce the greatest gamma waves response, and peanuts produce an enhanced delta brain wave response.... Read More...

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Studies Link Nutrient to Academic Achievement in Pre-Adolescent Children

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2017

Study reports higher levels of lutein in the eyes is linked to better academic achievement and cognitive abilities in children.... Read More...

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Fruits and Veggies May Slow ALS Progress

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2016

A healthy diet with antioxidants and carotenoids is associated with better function in ALS, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Blueberries Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2016

Antioxidants in blueberries may prevent against the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.... Read More...

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Researchers Suppress Alzheimer’s Associated Neuronal Death and Oxidative Stress

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2016

Researchers have successfully designed mitochondria-specific ceria nanoparticles which appear to be capable of suppressing neuronal death associated with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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How Urate May Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 1, 2015

Researchers report urate stimulates astrocytes to activate a major antioxidant pathway believed to have a role in some neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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How Aging Cripples the Immune System

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2015

A new study helps further understanding about how aging slows the production of new immune cells and decreases the immune systems response to vaccines in the elderly.... Read More...

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News

Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating Type 2 Diabetes

New method classifies brain cells based on electrical signals

Why brown fat is good for people’s health

Neuroscience

Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating Type 2 Diabetes

New method classifies brain cells based on electrical signals

Why brown fat is good for people’s health

Neurology

Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating Type 2 Diabetes

Carriers of Alzheimer’s genetic marker have greater difficulty harnessing past knowledge

Scorpion toxin that targets ‘wasabi receptor’ may help solve mystery of chronic pain

AI

Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior

Robotics

Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes

New artificial compound eye could improve 3D object tracking

Brain-controlled prosthetic hand to become reality

Psychology

‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity

Stress in pregnancy impacts childrens’ vulnerability to stress in adulthood

antioxidants

More Than Just Jaundice: Bilirubin May Protect The Brain

Supplements for brain health show no benefit

Antioxidant puts up fight, but loses battle against protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Broccoli sprout compound may restore brain chemistry imbalance linked to schizophrenia

Green Tea Steeped in Bottled Water Increases Antioxidants

Consuming Nuts May Improve Brainwave Function

Studies Link Nutrient to Academic Achievement in Pre-Adolescent Children

Fruits and Veggies May Slow ALS Progress

Blueberries Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s

Researchers Suppress Alzheimer’s Associated Neuronal Death and Oxidative Stress

How Urate May Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease

How Aging Cripples the Immune System