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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2018·3 min readPossible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI DiscoveredA new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 12, 2017·4 min readYour Mood Depends on the Food You Eat, and What You Should Eat Changes as You AgeBinghampton researchers report on how the foods we eat can affect our mental well being, and how our dietary needs change as we age.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2017·3 min readStudies Link Nutrient to Academic Achievement in Pre-Adolescent ChildrenStudy reports higher levels of lutein in the eyes is linked to better academic achievement and cognitive abilities in children.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 7, 2016·2 min readMRI Scans Detect “Brain Rust” in SchizophreniaPeople with schizophrenia have higher levels of oxidative stress in their brains that healthy individuals and those with bipolar disorder.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·December 11, 2015·4 min readAn Alternative Explanation for Free Radical Theory of AgingA new study reports the a majority of Swiss students questioned were against the use of cognitive enhancement drugs.Read More
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