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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·May 19, 2020

Complement genes add to sex-based vulnerability in lupus and schizophrenia

Gene variants in the immune system result in sex-based vulnerabilities to autoimmune diseases and schizophrenia. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·May 19, 2020

High rate of blood clots in COVID-19

Coronavirus has been linked to a higher rate of developing venous thromboembolism. A D-dimer blood test is a useful way to identify COVID-19 patients at a higher risk of venous thromboembolism. Read More

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 3, 2019

Parkinson’s disease is also present in the blood

Parkinson's disease involves monocytic alterations in the blood. The cells have reduced viability and are unresponsive to specific stimuli, which could have relevant consequences for the progression of Parkinson's. Immune modulation medications may be a new treatment option to inhibit neurodegeneration associated with PD. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·January 10, 2019

New Bacteria Discovered in Human Blood

Researchers have identified two new species of bacteria in the blood of patients in China. The bacterias are in the Enterobacter genus and are resistant to multiple antibiotics. Enterobacter has previously been linked to meningitis and other serious medical conditions. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·December 21, 2018

Nutrients in Blood Linked to Better Cognition and Brain Connectivity in Older Adults

Investigating 32 key nutrients in the Mediterranean diet, researcher report aging individuals with more abundant key nutrients in their blood had better functional connectivity and improved cognitive performance than those lacking the nutrients. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 5, 2018

Human Blood Cells Transformed into Functional Neurons

A groundbreaking study reveals human immune cells in the blood can be transformed into functional neurons within 3 weeks by adding four proteins. The discovery could be used to generate neurons to study specific psychological and neurological disorders, researchers say. Read More