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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 17, 2024·3 min read

AI Tool Speeds Up Brain Tumor Classification

Researchers developed DEPLOY, an AI tool that can classify brain tumors into 10 major subtypes with 95% accuracy. The tool analyzes microscopic images of tumor tissue, providing a faster and more accessible alternative to DNA methylation-based profiling. DEPLOY could potentially be used to classify other cancers as well.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 8, 2024·4 min read

Autism and PTSD Are Vulnerably Linked

Individuals on the autism spectrum are particularly susceptible to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The research demonstrates that even mild stressors, which typically wouldn't affect others, can trigger PTSD in those with autism, exacerbating core autistic traits like repetitive behavior.

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·August 28, 2023·9 min read

Parasitic Roundworm from Python Found in Human Brain

Researchers found a live eight-centimeter Ophidascaris robertsi roundworm in the brain of a 64-year-old Australian woman. The parasitic roundworm, typically found in carpet pythons, was successfully extracted following brain surgery.

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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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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Pain

·September 20, 2019·3 min read

Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

Many people who suffer migraines are often diagnosed with other conditions. For those with a clinical diagnosis, many are unaware of treatment options available for pain and to slow the frequency of attacks.

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·June 13, 2019·4 min read

An extra burger meal a day eats the brain away

Neurodegeneration sets in earlier for those with unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices.

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·May 30, 2019·3 min read

Sunshine may decrease risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Children who spend time playing outside in the sunshine have a 20% decreased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 17, 2019·3 min read

Groundbreaking genetic discovery shows why Lupus develops

Rare gene variants BLK and BANK1 are present in a substantial percentage of people with Lupus. The genetic variants suppress 1RF5 and type-1 1Fn in B cells, causing dysfunction in the immune cells.

Featured Psychology

·December 2, 2018·2 min read

I’ll Believe It When I Meme It

Researchers say memes may seem harmless, but they have the potential to spread damaging messages. A new study found memes that spread prejudiced messages are more likely to be believed if they are paired with endorsements from like-minded people.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 30, 2017·2 min read

Healthy Glucose Levels Key to a Healthy Aging Brain

A new study reports on the effect blood glucose levels has on brain aging. Researchers report even normal glucose levels can have an impact on brain atrophy.

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Featured Neurology

·July 13, 2017·3 min read

Brain Like Activity in Immune System Promises Better Disease Treatments

Researchers discover brain like activity in the immune system. The Nature study reveals T cells in the immune system transfer dopamine to B cells, providing motivation for these cells to produce antibodies and battle infection. The researchers hope their findings will help develop treatments to make immune response to vaccines and infections faster, and slow autoimmune conditions.