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Baylor College of Medicine

·November 12, 2024·4 min read

Natural Compound BHB-Phe Regulates Appetite

Scientists have identified BHB-Phe, a natural compound produced by the body, that regulates appetite and body weight. By activating specific brain neurons, BHB-Phe suppresses feeding behavior in mice, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for obesity.

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·November 11, 2024·4 min read

Targeting Enzyme TYK2 Could Reduce Tau in Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists have discovered that the enzyme TYK2 modifies tau proteins, leading to their accumulation in the brain—a key feature of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. By reducing TYK2 activity in animal models, researchers found tau buildup was decreased, suggesting TYK2 inhibitors could be a potential therapeutic pathway.

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·November 6, 2024·6 min read

Astrocytes’ Role in Memory Storage and Recall Uncovered

Astrocytes, non-neuronal brain cells, have been shown to work alongside neurons to store and recall memories, reshaping our understanding of memory mechanisms. Researchers found that specific astrocytes express the c-Fos gene during memory formation, influencing neuron communication to store memories.

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·October 3, 2024·4 min read

Estrogen’s Quick Impact on Neurons via Clic1

Researchers have discovered that estrogen's fast action on neurons is mediated by the estrogen receptor-alpha (ER-alpha) coupling with the chloride ion channel Clic1. This interaction allows estrogen to regulate nerve impulses within milliseconds, influencing processes like mood, cognition, and body weight.

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·September 5, 2024·6 min read

Electrical Impulses Fire in Brain Cancer Tumors

Researchers have discovered a new type of brain cell that fires electric impulses, challenging the long-held belief that only neurons can do so. These hybrid cells, part neuron and part glia, were found in both glioma tumors and healthy human brains.

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·August 30, 2024·5 min read

Tau May Protect Brain Cells from Oxidative Damage

Researchers have discovered that the Tau protein, often linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, also has a protective role in the brain. Tau helps combat oxidative stress by aiding in the formation of lipid droplets in glial cells, which sequester toxic lipids and protect neurons.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 13, 2024·8 min read

Neural Biomarker for OCD Identified

Researchers discovered a neural activity pattern that can accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The study highlights how this biomarker can guide DBS therapy, improving treatment outcomes for those with severe, treatment-resistant OCD.

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·June 28, 2024·5 min read

Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory

Researchers discovered the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain plays a crucial role in regulating memory in both humans and animal models. This breakthrough offers insights into conditions associated with memory loss, such as Alzheimer’s disease, and suggests new treatment pathways.

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·May 10, 2024·4 min read

A New Era in Neuroscience with Generative AI

Researchers developed a groundbreaking model called Brain Language Model (BrainLM) using generative artificial intelligence to map brain activity and its implications for behavior and disease. BrainLM leverages 80,000 scans from 40,000 subjects to create a foundational model that captures the dynamics of brain activity without the need for specific disease-related data.

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·April 17, 2024·4 min read

New Study Unravels Emotional Processing in Depression

Researchers shed light on how individuals with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) process emotions differently due to abnormalities in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex. By using stereotactic electroencephalography (sEEG), researchers were able to observe how these brain regions react to positive and negative stimuli, revealing a significant imbalance in emotional processing.

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·February 29, 2024·5 min read

Endocannabinoids Play Role in Spatial Navigation

Researchers made a new discovery about how we navigate our environments, pinpointing a brain cell mechanism crucial for spatial orientation. This research reveals that place cells in the hippocampus, essential for creating mental maps of our surroundings, activate and release endocannabinoids to communicate position information.

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·October 16, 2023·4 min read

Common Fungus Might Fuel Alzheimer’s Onset

Researchers explored the link between the fungus Candida albicans and Alzheimer's disease. They found that C. albicans produces enzymes breaking down the blood-brain barrier, allowing it to access the brain and produce toxic amyloid beta-like peptides, typically associated with Alzheimer's.

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Baylor College of Medicine

Natural Compound BHB-Phe Regulates Appetite

Targeting Enzyme TYK2 Could Reduce Tau in Alzheimer’s Disease

Astrocytes’ Role in Memory Storage and Recall Uncovered

Estrogen’s Quick Impact on Neurons via Clic1

Electrical Impulses Fire in Brain Cancer Tumors

Tau May Protect Brain Cells from Oxidative Damage

Neural Biomarker for OCD Identified

Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory

A New Era in Neuroscience with Generative AI

New Study Unravels Emotional Processing in Depression

Endocannabinoids Play Role in Spatial Navigation

Common Fungus Might Fuel Alzheimer’s Onset

Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention

Why Feeling Good is Harder than Not Feeling Bad

Astrocytes Identified as Key Target for Treating Fragile X Syndrome

Liver Talks to the Brain to Control Appetite

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