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·August 22, 2023·5 min read

ALS Breakthrough: Neuron Grafting Restores Muscle Function

Researchers have discovered a promising method to restore muscle function in a severe mouse model of ALS using a blend of grafted motor neurons and optical nerve stimulation. This study showcases compelling evidence that suggests potential therapy avenues for all ALS patients.

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·August 1, 2023·5 min read

Charting Infant Minds: Early Brain Development Mapped

Scientists have created a set of infant brain cortex parcellation maps that offer an intricate look into brain development from birth to two years old. Using a combination of high-resolution functional and structural MRI scans, these maps reveal a fine-grained understanding of when different brain functions develop.

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·July 11, 2023·5 min read

Brain Barrier Inflammation: A Stealthy Contributor to Multiple Sclerosis

A study in mice reveals that inflammation in the brain's barrier, or the meninges, may seep into grey matter, fostering the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Utilizing novel methods, the study provides evidence of a gradient of immune genes and inflammatory markers transitioning from the meninges into the brain tissue.

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·June 20, 2023·6 min read

Social Bonds Protect Aging Brains

Social isolation can potentially harm brain structure and cognitive performance, suggesting an increased risk of conditions like Alzheimer's dementia. The study indicates a lack of quality social interaction can lead to a decrease in the hippocampus's volume, crucial for memory formation and retrieval, and poorer cognitive performance.

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·November 8, 2022·5 min read

Genetics May Explain Link Between Unhealthy Teen Lifestyles and Accelerated Biological Aging

The epigenetic clocks of those who indulged in unhealthy behaviors as teens were 1.7 to 3.3 years older than individuals who reported more healthy lifestyles as teens.

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·August 30, 2022·6 min read

Brain Activity During Sleep Differs in Young People With Genetic Risk of Psychiatric Disorders

Young people with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome have distinct and marked EEG differences in brain activity during sleep, which could influence psychiatric symptoms.

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·July 5, 2022·4 min read

Brain’s Response to Understanding Stories Changes as We Grow Up

Brain responses to a complex story, such as a movie plot, are consistent in children of all ages but the responses change as a child transitions into an adult.

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·May 24, 2022·6 min read

Type 2 Diabetes Accelerates Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline

Brain aging is accelerated by up to 26% in those with progressive type 2 diabetes.

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·August 3, 2021·3 min read

Repair of Mitochondrial Recycling Defect Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

An experimental small molecule helped restore the removal of mitochondria from dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. The findings may help in the development of new therapies for Parkinson's disease.

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·July 14, 2021·3 min read

Empathy May Drive Rats and Other Mammals to Help Friends Over Strangers

When a rat helps another within its social group, brain areas associated with reward and motivation become more active. This does not occur when a rat is faced with the prospect of helping another rat outside its social group. Researchers say the findings may provide a better understanding of similar social biases in humans.

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·June 29, 2021·4 min read

Early Experiences Have Larger Effect on Mood Than More Recent Ones

Findings reveal a person's mood may be a result of earlier experiences rather than current events.

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·June 8, 2021·3 min read

Weak Brain Waves May Warn of Age-Related Neurodegenerative Disease

People diagnosed with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment had weaker gamma wave activation in their brains than their peers without the neurodegenerative disorders.