Arizona State University Research Articles

Common nutrient supplement choline may hold the answers to combating Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 27, 2019

Taking dietary choline supplements may help to protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease. Choline reduces the activation of microglia which, when overactivated, contribute to neuroinflammation and apoptosis associated with Alzheimer's. Choline also helps block the production of amyloid plaques.... Read More...

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Teens are using a highly potent form of marijuana

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2019

Many teens are turning away from using traditional marijuana and are using marijuana concentrates. Marijuana concentrates increate the risk for addiction, psychosis, and cognitive impairment.... Read More...

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An innovative new diagnostic for Lyme disease

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2019

Researchers have discovered six candidate biomarkers for Lyme disease. A newly developed test can help identify the disease which, until now, has been notoriously difficult to detect. ... Read More...

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How people engage with science can promote unbelief or beliefs about God(s)

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2019

Study suggests those who feel in awe of scientific discoveries are more likely to believe in a god, while those who are more inclined to logical thinking were less likely to believe in a deity.... Read More...

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Women caught in a pickle by their own immune systems

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2019

Pregnancy Compensation Hypothesis may explain why women are more prone to developing autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis and lupus, than men.... Read More...

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An image of green poison ivy leaves with "summer" under the image is positioned above an image of red and orange poison ivy leaves with "fall and spring" under it. Both of these images are to the left of a graphic of a brain with the striatum and hippocampus drawn in and labeled. Areas are labeled with the words avoid, red, leaflets, shiny, and summer on the graphic.

More Than Just Memories: A New Role for the Hippocampus During Learning

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2019

A new role for the hippocampus involving pattern separation and conjunctive representation in reinforcement learning is discussed.... Read More...

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Choline Helps Fight Alzheimer’s Across Generations

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Researchers report when mice bred to display Alzheimer's like symptoms were given diets high in choline, their offspring showed improvements in spatial memory compared to those exposed to normal levels of choline in the womb. ... Read More...

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Hysterectomy Linked to Memory Deficits

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2018

A new rat study reveals animals who underwent hysterectomies with their ovaries left in tact experienced memory deficits. Researchers believe the uterus may have functions beyond reproduction.... Read More...

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Almost 40 Years After Autism Was Officially Identified, Researchers Look at How Older Adults Are Affected by the Diagnosis

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2018

Researchers are studying the brain activity of adults with ASD to better understand the cognitive changes that occur across aging in adulthood.... Read More...

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Viral Connection to Alzheimer’s: Herpes Virus Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Researchers provide evidence that certain species of human herpesvirus contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study reports high levels of human herpesvirus 6A and 7 were found in brain samples showing signs of Alzheimer's neuropathology. The findings offer hints of the viral mechanisms that could trigger or exacerbate AD.... Read More...

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Pinpointing the Optimal Age of Puppy Cuteness

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2018

A new study reports people find puppies cutest just before they reach ten weeks of age. Researchers say this is around the same time at which they wean from their mothers and start to fend for themselves.... Read More...

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How Will Humans Respond to Alien Life?

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2018

How will we take the news that we are 'not alone' in the universe? Rather well, researchers say.... Read More...

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Internet use reduces study skills in university students

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No clear evidence of increase in adolescent suicide after ’13 Reasons Why’

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Internet use reduces study skills in university students

Findings about sea star locomotion could aid in development of simpler, decentralized systems in robotics

No clear evidence of increase in adolescent suicide after ’13 Reasons Why’

Neurology

New insights into a Parkinson’s disease protein

Improved brain chip for precision treatment of brain cancer

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

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The way you dance is unique, and computers can tell it’s you

Brain model offers new insights into damage caused by stroke and other injuries

Leveraging AI to give voice to the voiceless

Robotics

Findings about sea star locomotion could aid in development of simpler, decentralized systems in robotics

The first living robots

Decoding hidden brain chatter to advance neuroprostheses

Psychology

Internet use reduces study skills in university students

No clear evidence of increase in adolescent suicide after ’13 Reasons Why’

Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger long-term post-traumatic stress

Arizona State University

Common nutrient supplement choline may hold the answers to combating Alzheimer’s

Teens are using a highly potent form of marijuana

An innovative new diagnostic for Lyme disease

How people engage with science can promote unbelief or beliefs about God(s)

Women caught in a pickle by their own immune systems

More Than Just Memories: A New Role for the Hippocampus During Learning

Choline Helps Fight Alzheimer’s Across Generations

Hysterectomy Linked to Memory Deficits

Viral Connection to Alzheimer’s: Herpes Virus Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease

Pinpointing the Optimal Age of Puppy Cuteness

How Will Humans Respond to Alien Life?