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·September 12, 2022·5 min read

Exercise Hormone Halts Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

Irisin, a hormone secreted into the blood during high endurance and aerobic exercise, reduces levels of alpha-synuclein and restores movement in mouse models of Parkinson's disease.

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·August 24, 2022·4 min read

Psychedelics May Lessen Fear of Death and Dying, Similar to Feelings Reported by Those Who’ve Had Near Death Experiences

Both those who experienced a natural near-death experience and those who had a near-death experience while taking psychedelics report less fear of death and a lasting, spiritual positive experience.

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·May 27, 2022·5 min read

Sugar-Studded Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Glycan, a special sugar protein, appears to play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 20, 2022·5 min read

Brain Mechanism Tied to Age-Related Memory Loss Discovered

Researchers have identified a mechanism that occurs within the CA3 region of the hippocampus that appears to be responsible for a common type of age-related memory loss.

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·April 30, 2022·3 min read

Blind People Remember Language Better Than Sighted People Do

A new study reveals blind people remember speech and language better than sighted people. Researchers say blind people use language as a mental tool to remember information.

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·April 10, 2022·4 min read

Unscrambling Our Memories in the Wake of COVID-19

The repetitive nature of days we faced during the COVID-19 lockdowns may have made our memories and time perception murky. Researchers report on how COVID-19 has impacted our memory, causing a pandemic memory fog.

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·September 9, 2021·6 min read

Eyeglasses for School Kids Boosts Academic Performance

Providing free or low-cost vision care and eyeglasses to children helped improve academic performance and behavior, researchers report.

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·August 16, 2021·5 min read

Blind People Can’t See Color but Understand It the Same Way as Sighted People

Findings upend the long-standing belief that blind people lack deep knowledge of visual phenomena.

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·July 14, 2021·5 min read

Mini-Brain Study Shows How Environmental Risk Factors Can Amplify Genetic Risks for Autism

Using human stem cells to develop a brain organoid model, researchers were able to show exposure to a common pesticide synergizes with an autism-linked gene mutation. The study provides clear evidence that genetics and environment may combine to disrupt neurodevelopment.

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·July 8, 2021·3 min read

Brain Mechanism That Automatically Links Objects in Our Minds Identified

Combining machine learning with neuroimaging data, researchers identified a brain region that appears to govern contextual associations.

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·July 8, 2021·5 min read

Handwriting Beats Typing and Watching Videos for Learning to Read

Adults learning to read a novel language can better cement their lessons with handwriting, a new study reports. Writing by hand reinforces both aural and visual learning, providing a perceptual-motor experience that unifies what is being learned about the letters.