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·October 8, 2018·5 min read

New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s

Researchers have successfully created the most detailed map of the hippocampus, an area of the brain implicated in memory. The map shows the structure, neural connections and functions in vivid detail.

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·October 6, 2018·5 min read

Binge Drinking and Blackouts: The Sobering Truth About Lost Learning in Students

A new study reports on how binge drinking and alcohol related blackouts can have a dramatic impact on students' learning and memory. Researchers also consider the impact of drinking too much on social behaviors.

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·October 5, 2018·4 min read

Gene Signatures Predict Outcome After Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers report specific gene signatures can help to predict functional recovery following spinal cord injury.

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·October 4, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Mutation Makes it Hard to Quit Smoking

Finding it difficult to quit smoking? Your genes may be to blame. Researchers discover genetic mutations play a key role in nicotine relapse.

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·October 4, 2018·6 min read

Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’s

A new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's.

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·October 3, 2018·5 min read

Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

A new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.

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·October 3, 2018·3 min read

Fly Protein Has Protective Effect on Dopaminergic Neurons

Researchers report the Scarlet protein has a neuroprotective effect on dopaminergic neurons in fruit flies.

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·October 3, 2018·3 min read

Discovery of First Genetic Variants Associated with Meaning of Life

Researchers have identified two genetic variants for meaning in life and six genetic variants for happiness.

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·October 2, 2018·4 min read

It Is Possible to Reverse Damage Caused by Aging

A new study reports it is possible to reverse the effects of aging, at least on a cellular level. Researchers say molecules called senolytics can reverse the impact of aged, senescent cells.

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·October 2, 2018·4 min read

Child Abuse May Leave Molecular Scars on Victims

Researchers identify distinctive methylation differences in 12 regions of the male genome between those who had faced abuse as children and those who did not. Scientists say the discovery of this biomarker could be used as a tool for criminal investigations into child abuse.

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·October 1, 2018·5 min read

What’s in Your DNA?

Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.

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·September 28, 2018·4 min read

Clinical Trial Testing Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

A new clinical trial will test whether an experimental vaccine can help patients' immune systems to stop the spread of deadly glioblastoma brain cancer.