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·July 18, 2018·5 min read

Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mother’s Gut

Researchers have successfully identified autism risk in young mice by examining their mother's microbiome during pregnancy. The study, which may offer the earliest detection of autism, could pave the way to developing preventative measures against forms of autism by altering the maternal diet and probiotic intake.

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·July 13, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

By the time typical symptoms of Parkinson's appear and patients are diagnosed with the disease, 60% of people experience significant damage to the heart's connections to the sympathetic nervous system. Researchers have investigated where inflammation and oxidative stress occur in the heart, and how this relates to heart problems associated with Parkinson's.

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·July 2, 2018·5 min read

Mid to Late Life Increases in Marker of Chronic Inflammation Tied to Dementia

A new study provides further evidence that chronic inflammation during middle to late age can alter brain structure, resulting in poor cognition and dementia.

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·July 2, 2018·4 min read

CMV Virus May Boost Our Immune System

Researchers report the cytomegalovirus may actually boost, not weaken, our immune systems.

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·July 2, 2018·4 min read

Reward and Unease Are Closely Linked in the Brain

Researchers say melanocortin 4 receptors may play a role in unease and reward. The study reports dopamine levels fell in the reward system of mice when the animal experienced something unpleasant. However, in mice lacking the melanocortin 4 receptor, dopamine levels increased slightly following a negative experience.

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·June 30, 2018·3 min read

Link Between Autoimmune Disorder and Psychosis Confirmed

A new study confirms a link between a number of autoimmune diseases and an increased risk of developing psychosis.

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·June 28, 2018·4 min read

Obesity Plus Aging Linked to Alzheimer’s Markers in the Brain

A new study reports high sugar and fat based diets that lead to obesity, coupled with the normal aging process, may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 22, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Print Sensors on Gummi Candy

Researchers have successfully printed microelectrode arrays onto gelatin candies and other soft materials. They report the technique could pave the way to creating new medical diagnostic tools.

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·June 21, 2018·2 min read

The Psychobiology of Online Gaming

Gene expression is influence by gamers' degree of social connectedness to others, researchers report. For those with online gaming addiction, the gene expression can lead to chronic stress.

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·June 20, 2018·4 min read

No Proof Probiotics Ease Anxiety

Researchers find no evidence to back up the claim that probiotics can help to reduce anxiety.

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·June 20, 2018·4 min read

Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified

Researchers have identified a new mechanism of a risk gene for multiple sclerosis that triggers the disease via epigentic regulation. The study reports a protective genetic variant can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis through the same mechanism.

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·June 19, 2018·3 min read

Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch

A new case study reveals a woman experienced ongoing chronic pain after receiving a tattoo while her immune system was compromised. While the cause of her condition isn't known, doctors believe the pain is likely linked to the tattooing process, which may have been compounded by her compromised immune system.