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·September 23, 2025·5 min read

Lactate Infusions Mimic Exercise’s Brain-Boosting Benefits

A new study shows that the brain benefits of exercise may be partly replicated with an IV infusion of lactate, the by-product of intense physical activity. Researchers found that such infusions increased pro-BDNF levels in the blood—molecules linked to brain growth and resilience—without requiring exercise.

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·October 23, 2024·9 min read

Neural Circuit Found to Regulate Chewing and Appetite

New research has uncovered a simple neural circuit that connects hunger signals to jaw movements required for eating. Scientists identified a three-neuron pathway involving the hormone leptin and BDNF neurons, which controls the jaw's motor function.

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·January 11, 2023·5 min read

Six Minutes of Daily High-Intensity Exercise Could Delay the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report six minutes of high-intensity exercise on a regular basis can slow brain aging and delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. High-intensity exercise increases the production of BDNF, a protein implicated in memory, learning, and brain plasticity, which could protect the brain from age-related cognitive decline.

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·May 16, 2022·1 min read

Exercise Increases Dopamine Release in Mice

Mouse study reveals exercise increases dopamine signaling in motor areas of the brain. The findings may explain why exercise eases symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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·March 26, 2022·3 min read

Men and Women Process Pain Signals Differently

Spinal cord neurons process pain differently in men and women, a new study reveals.

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·January 25, 2022·3 min read

How a Genetic Variant Modifies the Brain Stimulation Impact on Memory

Researchers report it's easier to control cognitive activity via transcranial magnetic stimulation in people with the Val/Val genetic variant of BDNF.

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·August 30, 2021·3 min read

Brain Cells Conduct Antidepressant Action Even in the Absence of Activity

In the absence of neural activity, BDNF expression can still be activated. The findings shed light on how therapeutic ketamine used has an antidepressant effect and how it works in both the long and short term.

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·June 10, 2021·5 min read

Memory Biomarkers Confirm Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Researchers have identified three biomarkers in blood samples that confirm the link between exercise and improved cognitive function in older adults.

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·February 23, 2021·5 min read

‘Walking’ Molecule Superstructures Could Help Create Neurons for Regenerative Medicine

A new 3-D printed biomaterial is able to mimic the properties of living brain tissue. The new material could be used to enhance regenerative medicine therapies.

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·February 19, 2021·4 min read

First-in-Human Clinical Trial to Assess Gene Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers launch the first-in-human phase 1 clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a gene therapy which will deliver BDNF to the brains of those with Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment.

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·February 18, 2021·4 min read

New Information on the Effects of Antidepressants

SSRI's, ketamine, and tricyclic antidepressants all bind with TrkB. The findings challenge the roles serotonin and glutamate receptors play in the effects of antidepressant medications.

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·July 22, 2020·5 min read

How Neurons Reshape Inside Body Fat to Boost Its Calorie-Burning Capacity

Normally bushy networks of neural fibers within fat tissue shrink in the absence of leptin, but grow back when the hormone is administered in drug form. The alterations influence the ability to burn energy stored in fat in mouse models.

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BDNF

Lactate Infusions Mimic Exercise’s Brain-Boosting Benefits

Neural Circuit Found to Regulate Chewing and Appetite

Six Minutes of Daily High-Intensity Exercise Could Delay the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

Exercise Increases Dopamine Release in Mice

Men and Women Process Pain Signals Differently

How a Genetic Variant Modifies the Brain Stimulation Impact on Memory

Brain Cells Conduct Antidepressant Action Even in the Absence of Activity

Memory Biomarkers Confirm Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults

‘Walking’ Molecule Superstructures Could Help Create Neurons for Regenerative Medicine

First-in-Human Clinical Trial to Assess Gene Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease

New Information on the Effects of Antidepressants

How Neurons Reshape Inside Body Fat to Boost Its Calorie-Burning Capacity

Adaptive Music Tech Makes Workouts More Fun, Helps People Stay Active

New Therapy Reshapes Images That Fuel Psychosis

New Drug Exposes Hidden Subtypes of Psychosis

New Study Uncovers the Structural Key to How Cells Ship Cargo

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