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Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

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.... Read More...

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An extra burger meal a day eats the brain away

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2019

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

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Sunshine may decrease risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2019

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

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Groundbreaking genetic discovery shows why Lupus develops

Neuroscience NewsMay 17, 2019

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.... Read More...

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I’ll Believe It When I Meme It

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2018

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.... Read More...

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Healthy Glucose Levels Key to a Healthy Aging Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 30, 2017

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.... Read More...

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Brain Like Activity in Immune System Promises Better Disease Treatments

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2017

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.... Read More...

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A new way to study HIV’s impact on the brain

Samples from those who had COVID-19 could illuminate true infection rate, lethality, and vaccines

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A new way to study HIV’s impact on the brain

Samples from those who had COVID-19 could illuminate true infection rate, lethality, and vaccines

Neurology

A new way to study HIV’s impact on the brain

Study shows legal marijuana products too strong for pain relief

Machine learning helps doctors diagnose severity of brain tumors

AI

Machine learning helps doctors diagnose severity of brain tumors

Artificial Intelligence for Very Young Brains

Portable AI device turns coughing sounds into health data for flu and pandemic forecasting

Robotics

COVID-19 should be wake-up call for robotics research

Robots on the march to walking like humans

Psychology

Mother/infant skin-to-skin touch boosts baby’s brain development and function

How well do you know the back of your hand, really?

Vaporized cannabis creates drug-seeking behavior

Australian National University

Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

An extra burger meal a day eats the brain away

Sunshine may decrease risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Groundbreaking genetic discovery shows why Lupus develops

Healthy Glucose Levels Key to a Healthy Aging Brain

Brain Like Activity in Immune System Promises Better Disease Treatments