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Differences in MS patients’ cerebrospinal fluid may be key to drugs that halt progression

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2019

Ceramide exposure impairs the ability for neurons to make energy by directly damaging mitochondria. Additionally, ceramides force neurons to rapidly uptake glucose in order to provide cellular energy. ... Read More...

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Are the ‘viral’ agents of MS, ALS and schizophrenia buried in our genome?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2019

Retroviruses may be a missing causal link in diseases like ALS, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Sense of smell, pollution and neurological disease connection explored

Neuroscience NewsJuly 1, 2019

Damaged olfactory neurons as a result of air pollution may contribute to altered cerebrospinal fluid flow and turnover, acting as a potential mechanism for the development of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s up to 30 years before symptoms appear

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

Researchers have identified average levels of biological and anatomical brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease over thirty years before symptoms appear. In those with genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's, researchers found changes in cognitive performance up to 15 years before becoming symptomatic. Changes in Tau levels in the cerebral spinal fluid appeared up to 34 years before dementia symptoms occurred, and physical changes to the medial temporal lobe were apparent up to 9 years before cognitive impairment was apparent.... Read More...

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In MS, Disintegrating Brain Lesions May Indicate the Disease is Getting Worse

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2018

A new study reports the atrophy of brain lesion volume predicts the development of more physical disabilities associated with multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...

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Immune System Dysfunction May Occur Early in Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2018

Researchers say their findings about immune system changes early in Alzheimer's could lead to new blood tests that may be used to detect the disease before it becomes symptomatic.... Read More...

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Low Levels of Alcohol May Be Good For the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2018

According to researchers, a small alcoholic drink each day may be beneficial for brain health. Using mice, researchers found low levels of alcohol consumption is associated with less brain inflammation and a more effective glymphatic system. This allows CSF to flow more efficiently through the brain and remove waste that can lead to neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Body Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2018

According to researchers, circadian disruptions can occur years before symptoms of Alzheimer's develop. The findings could help to identify those at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease as they age.... Read More...

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Genetic Factors that Contribute to Alzheimer’s Identified

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2018

Boston University School of Medicine researchers have identified several new genes associated with Alzheimer's disease, including some which may cause functional and structural alterations in the brain. The findings could help to shed light on the processes leading up to the development of the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Possible Biomarker for Huntington’s Identified

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2018

Researchers have discovered a new biomarker that can help diagnose Huntington's disease. They note the findings could result in the development of treatments to postpone neuron death in those who carry the Huntington's gene mutation, but who do not currently show symptoms of the disease.... Read More...

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Unique Pattern of Brain Inflammation May Explain Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Drugs

Neuroscience NewsDecember 8, 2017

Persistent inflammation may underlie HIV associated neurocognitive disorders in patients taking specific antiretroviral drugs, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Migraines Linked to High Sodium Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2017

According to researchers, people who suffer from migraines have higher sodium concentrations in their cerebrospinal fluid.... Read More...

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Relatives of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have distinct brain abnormalities

Green space is good for your mental health: The nearer the better!

Is pollution linked to psychiatric disorders?

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Relatives of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have distinct brain abnormalities

Green space is good for your mental health: The nearer the better!

Is pollution linked to psychiatric disorders?

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Psychology

Relatives of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have distinct brain abnormalities

Green space is good for your mental health: The nearer the better!

Is pollution linked to psychiatric disorders?

cerebrospinal fluid

Differences in MS patients’ cerebrospinal fluid may be key to drugs that halt progression

Are the ‘viral’ agents of MS, ALS and schizophrenia buried in our genome?

Sense of smell, pollution and neurological disease connection explored

Brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s up to 30 years before symptoms appear

In MS, Disintegrating Brain Lesions May Indicate the Disease is Getting Worse

Immune System Dysfunction May Occur Early in Alzheimer’s

Low Levels of Alcohol May Be Good For the Brain

Body Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Genetic Factors that Contribute to Alzheimer’s Identified

Possible Biomarker for Huntington’s Identified

Unique Pattern of Brain Inflammation May Explain Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Drugs

Migraines Linked to High Sodium Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid