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·March 14, 2023·5 min read

Molecular Component of Caffeine May Play a Role in Gut Health

Xanthine, a purine metabolite found in caffeinated products such as coffee and tea, and in chocolate, appears to play a role in TH17 cell differentiation in the gut. The findings may lead to a better understanding of gut health and shed new light on the development of inflammatory disorders such as IBD.

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·March 9, 2023·6 min read

Investigational Anti-amyloid Treatment Started Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Did Not Slow Memory Loss

Solanezumab, an investigational anti-amyloid treatment, does not significantly slow the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 31, 2023·5 min read

Migraine Associated With Increased Risk for Pregnancy Complications

Migraine diagnosis in women prior to pregnancy was linked with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy including preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and an increased risk of pre-term birth.

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·January 23, 2023·5 min read

Our Memory for Objects Might Be Better Than We Think

A test of temporal and spatial memory reveals people are better at remembering where and when people saw objects than previously thought.

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·January 19, 2023·5 min read

Connection Between Multiple Sclerosis Lesions and Depression Discovered

Researchers found significant functional connectivity between multiple sclerosis lesion location and the patient's a priori depression circuit. Findings provide a novel localization of multiple sclerosis-related depression.

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·January 12, 2023·4 min read

Common Brain Network for Psychiatric Illness Discovered

Investigating four pre-existing, publically available psychological and neurological data sets, researchers identify a network of brain areas that underlie psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

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·January 5, 2023·3 min read

A Tool to Investigate Rare, Previously Inaccessible Cells That Play a Key Role in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have developed a new method to pinpoint a subset of astrocytes that appear to play a role in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis.

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·January 4, 2023·4 min read

Cancer Vaccine to Simultaneously Kill and Prevent Brain Cancer Developed

A new stem cell therapy approach eliminates established brain tumors and provides long-term immunity, training the immune system to prevent cancer from returning.

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·October 17, 2022·3 min read

A New Protein That May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease Identified

The GM2A protein reduces neural firing and induces a loss of neurite integrity.

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·September 25, 2022·4 min read

War-Zone Related Stress May Lead to Changes in the Microstructure of the Brain

War zone-related stress was associated with alterations in limbic gray matter microstructure, independent of a mental health or tbi diagnosis. In turn, these alterations were associated with cognitive function, including impaired response inhibition.