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·July 25, 2018·6 min read

Brain Discovery Could Block Aging’s Terrible Toll on the Mind

Researchers say improving the function of lymphatic vessels can dramatically enhance memory and learning ability in aging mice.

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·June 23, 2018·2 min read

Watching Stem Cells Repair Spinal Cord in Real Time

Researchers have successfully used stem cell therapy to regenerate neurons in damaged areas of zebra fish spinal cords. The treatment helped to restore movement following SCI. The findings raise the possibility of developing new treatments for humans suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury.

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·May 23, 2018·4 min read

Leg Exercise is Critical to Brain and Nervous System Health

Weight bearing leg exercises send signals to the brain which are vital for the production of healthy neural cells, researchers report.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

How the Gut Influences Neurological Diseases

Researchers examine the role gut bacteria plays in the development of neurological disorders. Using mouse models of multiple sclerosis, researchers found compounds generated from the breakdown of tryptophan can cross the blood-brain barrier and activate anti-inflammatory pathways that limit neurodegeneration. Activation of these pathway have also been linked to Alzheimer's and brain cancers.

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·March 19, 2018·7 min read

We Can Read Each Other’s Emotions From Subtle Changes in Facial Color

Researchers reveal people are able to correctly identify, with 75% accuracy, expressions of emotion in others based on subtle changes in color around the nose, eyebrows and chin.

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·March 3, 2018·3 min read

Promising Therapeutic Approach for Spinal Cord Injuries

Researchers improve the recovery of function in mice following spinal cord injury.

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·February 26, 2018·5 min read

Only Half of Infants with Deadly Meningitis Show Traditional Symptoms

A new study reports only half of infants under three months of age who have bacterial meningitis show traditional symptoms of the disease, such as high fever.

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·February 10, 2018·4 min read

Gene Therapy Researchers Find Viral Barcode to Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier

Researchers have identified structural 'footprints' that allow certain virus vectors reach the brain easily.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Immune System Dysfunction May Occur Early in Alzheimer’s

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.

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·December 27, 2017·4 min read

Potential Path to Repair Nerves Damaged by Multiple Sclerosis

Findings could lead to neuroprotective treatment for MS that are tailored to repair damage cause by the disease.

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·December 13, 2017·3 min read

Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease

A new study reveals how autophagy in certain immune cells can lead to the immune system attacking the central nervous system. The findings have implications for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.