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·November 19, 2018·6 min read

Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

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

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·November 5, 2018·3 min read

Genetic Risk Factor for CTE Detected

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

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·November 4, 2018·5 min read

Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

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.

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·October 19, 2018·5 min read

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

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

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·August 7, 2018·8 min read

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

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

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

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

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.

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·February 5, 2018·6 min read

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

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.

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·January 18, 2018·7 min read

Hits, Not Concussion, Cause CTE

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

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 12, 2018·4 min read

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

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

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·January 12, 2018·4 min read

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

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.

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·October 31, 2017·5 min read

Why Do Some Head Knocks Cause More Damage Than Others?

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

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·September 30, 2017·4 min read

Concussion: How the NFL Came to Shape the Issue That Plagued It

A new study reviews how demands for institutional change led the NFL to change its ideology and engage in advocacy to address football related concussion.

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CTE

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?

Concussion: How the NFL Came to Shape the Issue That Plagued It

Home Drinking Water May Impact Parkinson’s Risk

AI Fails to Find Link Between Brain Structure and Navigation Skills

Why Some COVID Patients Lose Taste for Years

High-Speed Eye Tests Detect “Invisible” Brain Injuries

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