FeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2023·5 min readMolecular Component of Caffeine May Play a Role in Gut HealthXanthine, 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 9, 2023·6 min readInvestigational Anti-amyloid Treatment Started Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Did Not Slow Memory LossSolanezumab, an investigational anti-amyloid treatment, does not significantly slow the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 31, 2023·5 min readMigraine Associated With Increased Risk for Pregnancy ComplicationsMigraine 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 23, 2023·5 min readOur Memory for Objects Might Be Better Than We ThinkA test of temporal and spatial memory reveals people are better at remembering where and when people saw objects than previously thought.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 19, 2023·5 min readConnection Between Multiple Sclerosis Lesions and Depression DiscoveredResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 12, 2023·4 min readCommon Brain Network for Psychiatric Illness DiscoveredInvestigating 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 5, 2023·3 min readA Tool to Investigate Rare, Previously Inaccessible Cells That Play a Key Role in Multiple SclerosisResearchers 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 4, 2023·4 min readCancer Vaccine to Simultaneously Kill and Prevent Brain Cancer DevelopedA new stem cell therapy approach eliminates established brain tumors and provides long-term immunity, training the immune system to prevent cancer from returning.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 17, 2022·3 min readA New Protein That May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease IdentifiedThe GM2A protein reduces neural firing and induces a loss of neurite integrity.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 25, 2022·4 min readWar-Zone Related Stress May Lead to Changes in the Microstructure of the BrainWar 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 16, 2022·5 min readDiet Could Play a Role in Cognitive Function Across Diverse Races and EthnicitiesBlood metabolites related to sugars were associated with older adults' global cognitive function across different races and ethnicities.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 12, 2022·5 min readDaytime Eating May Benefit Mental HealthThe time of day at which you eat your meals may have a significant impact on symptoms of anxiety and depression, a new study reports.Read More