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·August 30, 2023·5 min read

Marijuana Users Found to Have Elevated Lead Levels

Researchers found marijuana users have significantly higher levels of metals like lead and cadmium in their blood and urine. The study, which is one of the largest of its kind, analyzed data from over 7,000 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

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·August 22, 2023·6 min read

Parkinson’s Puzzle: Is the Root in the Gut, Not the Brain?

For years, Parkinson's has been labeled a brain disorder. However, intriguing research hints at its origins not in the brain, but the gut.

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·August 3, 2023·5 min read

Adolescence’s Impact on Adult Dopamine Function and Impulsivity

In a novel study, researchers reveal a sensitive developmental phase during adolescence that significantly influences adult impulsivity, aggression, and dopamine function in mice. This study highlights the implications of stimulant drug exposure during this period.

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·July 3, 2023·6 min read

AI Predicts CRISPR’s RNA-Targeting Effects, Revolutionizing Gene Therapy

Researchers developed a deep learning model, TIGER, that accurately predicts on- and off-target activity of RNA-targeting CRISPR tools. This new approach allows the fine-tuning of gene activity in human cells.

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·May 29, 2023·7 min read

Memory Boosting Power of Flavanols in Aging Adults

A new study establishes the critical role of flavanols, nutrients found in certain fruits and vegetables, in mitigating age-related memory loss. The research shows a correlation between flavanol intake and scores on memory tests among older adults.

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·May 2, 2023·4 min read

The Lasting Impact of High School Quality on Cognition 60 Years Later

A new study has established a connection between late-life cognition and the quality of education a person was able to access in high school. Sampling over 2000 people who attended high school in the 1960s, researchers found those who had a better educational high school experience faired better in tests of cognitive function later in life than those who had attended a poorer quality high school. The findings could help improve current educational standards and suggest focusing on the quality of high school education can have a significant, beneficial impact on cognition throughout life, especially for minorities who are more likely to attend schools with a lower educational quality.

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·April 25, 2023·5 min read

Depression and Anxiety Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging in Adults

Adults with advanced biological age are at a higher risk of depression and anxiety, according to a study that found participants with older biological age were 6% more likely to develop these mental health conditions at the 8.7-year follow-up compared to those who tested younger biologically.

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·April 12, 2023·5 min read

Molecular Signatures in Maternal and Cord Blood Linked to Autism Risk

A new study has linked specific molecules found in maternal blood and cord blood samples to an increased risk of a child being later diagnosed with autism. Some of the molecules identified are implicated in inflammation, neurotoxicity, impaired neurotransmission, and disruption of membrane integrity.

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·April 10, 2023·5 min read

Mild COVID During Pregnancy Does Not Slow Brain Development in Babies

Babies of mothers who contracted mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 during pregnancy showed similar brain development to those born of mothers who did not contract coronavirus during pregnancy.

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·April 1, 2023·4 min read

Study Supports Amyloid Hypothesis for Alzheimer’s but Suggests Alternative Treatment

A new study provides additional evidence for the "amyloid hypothesis" of Alzheimer's disease, reporting amyloid beta sparks an alliance between two proteins in neurons. This pairing is linked to half of the gene changes associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 28, 2023·3 min read

Studying Brain Oscillations to Understand What Makes a Memory Stick

Memory formation requires higher-frequency ripples in the hippocampus and lower-frequency ripples in the parietal cortex. However, to make a memory stick, coordinated high-frequency ripples between the hippocampus and parietal cortex are required.