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·August 26, 2019·7 min read

Concussions linked to erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Former NFL players who received a concussion while playing are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. Researchers speculate the reason could be damage to the pituitary gland caused by concussion may spark a cascade of hormonal changes.

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·August 16, 2019·4 min read

Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases

Using control theory and the physics of protein aggregation, researchers created theoretical predictions on how and when to use drug interventions for neurodegenerative diseases.

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·August 8, 2019·6 min read

Decoding touch: Potential therapy for abnormal touch sensitivity in autism spectrum disorders

Isoguavacine, an old experimental compound which exclusively targets peripheral neurons, mitigates abnormal touch sensitivity in mouse models of ASD. The compound also improved body mass, reduces anxiety, and in one genetic subset of mice, prevented the development of brain abnormalities that arise from altered touch response.

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·June 13, 2019·6 min read

Gut Bacteria Interferes with Metabolism of Parkinson’s Drug

Study provides first concrete examples of how the microbiome can interfere with a drug's intended path throughout the body.

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·May 26, 2019·6 min read

Autoimmune disease and stress: Is there a link?

Researchers consider why those with autoimmune diseases are more likely to have a previous diagnosis of stress-related disorders.

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·May 5, 2019·4 min read

Artificial intelligence reveals what neurons in the visual cortex prefer to look at

A new deep learning algorithm can reliably determine what visual stimuli neurons in the visual cortex respond best to.

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·February 28, 2019·6 min read

Making Sense of How the Blind ‘See’ Color

Researchers suggest blind and sighted people experience visual phenomena differently, but share a common understanding of them.

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·January 15, 2019·5 min read

Potential Therapeutic Target for ALS Revealed

Researchers have identified the gene STMN2 as a novel biomarker and potential drug target for ALS.

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·January 14, 2019·6 min read

Zip Code or Genetic Code: Teasing Out Effects of Genes and Environment on Health

A new study of twins in the US sheds light on both the environmental and genetic risk factors for numerous diseases.

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·December 3, 2018·4 min read

Life Has a New Ingredient

Researchers report inosine could be a potential route to the first RNA and the origin to life on Earth.

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·October 25, 2018·4 min read

Serotonin Neurons Contribute to Fail Safe Mechanism that Ensures Recovery From Interrupted Breathing

A new study reports acute loss of normal activity in serotonin producing neurons blunts the body's ability to recover from interrupted breathing. Researchers say this could provide an explanation to why some infants die from SIDs, and could someday help with the development of therapies to prevent sudden infant death.