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Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

PET imaging of former NFL players who exhibited cognitive decline and psychiatric symptoms linked to CTE showed higher levels of tau in areas of the brain associated with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Researchers say a single season of playing high school football is all it takes to cause microscopic alterations to the structure of the brain. ... Read More...

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Genetic Risk Factor for CTE Detected

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

A new study identifies a genetic mutation that may influence the severity of CTE. ... Read More...

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Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2018

Researchers find evidence of cognitive issues and miRNA biomarkers, indicating brain injuries from concussions or head-to-head contact, in college football players. The findings indicated lasting damage caused by sports related concussions occur earlier than expected.... Read More...

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Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Study of Retired NFL and NHL Players Doesn’t Find Evidence of Early Onset Dementia

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2018

A new study, which involved a small sample of former professional athletes, found no evidence of early onset dementia.... Read More...

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Youth Tackle Football Participation Linked to Early Onsite of Cognitive and Emotional Problems

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2018

A new study of football players who were diagnosed with CTE reveals those who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 had earlier onset of emotional and cognitive problems.... Read More...

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Uncovering the Long-Term Health Impact of Playing in the NFL

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2018

Using data from replacement players who entered into the NFL when professionals went on strike in 1987, researchers evaluate player mortality and overall health. The findings, researchers report, may help to make the game safer for current football players. ... Read More...

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Hits, Not Concussion, Cause CTE

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2018

A new study reveals head impact, not concussion, triggers CTE. The discovery could help with early detection and treatments for the neurodegenerative disorder.... Read More...

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What Happens When Your Brain’s Support Cells Aren’t So Supportive?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2018

Astrocytes may be good targets to prevent, or even reverse, the effects of normal aging, researchers suggest.... Read More...

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Commonalities in the Brains of People With Huntington’s and Parkinson’s Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2018

A new study reveals a commonality in gene activity related to the same immune response and inflammatory pathways in the brains of patients with Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.... Read More...

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Why Do Some Head Knocks Cause More Damage Than Others?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 31, 2017

Damaging shock waves intensify deep within the brain following head impact, researchers report.... Read More...

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Exposure to air pollution before and after birth may affect fundamental cognitive abilities

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Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players

Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

Genetic Risk Factor for CTE Detected

Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Study of Retired NFL and NHL Players Doesn’t Find Evidence of Early Onset Dementia

Youth Tackle Football Participation Linked to Early Onsite of Cognitive and Emotional Problems

Uncovering the Long-Term Health Impact of Playing in the NFL

Hits, Not Concussion, Cause CTE

What Happens When Your Brain’s Support Cells Aren’t So Supportive?

Commonalities in the Brains of People With Huntington’s and Parkinson’s Discovered

Why Do Some Head Knocks Cause More Damage Than Others?