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Karolinska Institute

·May 5, 2024·5 min read

New Genetic Atlas of Brain Development

Researchers created an atlas detailing the early genetic development of the brain from weeks 6 to 13 of embryonic growth. This novel work offers a comprehensive view of gene regulation across different brain regions, moving beyond previous studies that focused primarily on the cortex.

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·March 7, 2024·6 min read

Linking Childhood Adversity to Adult Mental Health

Researchers delved into how adverse childhood experiences contribute to the risk of psychiatric illness in adulthood, leveraging data from over 25,000 twins in the Swedish Twin Registry.

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·January 12, 2024·6 min read

Perinatal Depression: Decades of Elevated Mortality Risk

A new study highlights the long-term mortality risks associated with perinatal depression. Analyzing data from over 86,500 women, the research found that those experiencing depression during or shortly after pregnancy are at a higher risk of death from natural and unnatural causes for up to 18 years post-diagnosis.

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·November 1, 2023·5 min read

Metabolic Rise in Hippocampus Unveils Alzheimer’s Early Footprint

Researchers reveal a surprising early phase in Alzheimer’s disease development: a metabolic boost in the hippocampus. Studying mice resembling human Alzheimer's pathology, they observed increased mitochondrial metabolism followed by synaptic disruptions due to hindered cellular recycling.

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·October 2, 2023·5 min read

Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

A recent study highlights a potential connection between chronic stress, depression, and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that individuals aged 18 to 65 previously diagnosed with either condition showed a heightened risk for Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment.

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·June 23, 2023·5 min read

Stress Neurons Mapped the Brain, Exposing Estrogen Link

Researchers pinpointed a specific group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that play a role in negative emotional states and chronic stress. The neurons, which were mapped using a variety of advanced techniques, were found to possess estrogen receptors.

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·May 24, 2023·6 min read

Early Bipolar Diagnosis Linked to Lower Suicide Rates in Boys

Researchers identified that fewer teenage boys commit suicide in regions of Sweden where bipolar diagnoses are more common. This discovery highlights the potential of more proactive care in reducing suicides.

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·May 17, 2023·5 min read

Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Researchers have discovered a new link between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Their study revealed that certain antibodies, originally aimed at fighting EBV, can mistakenly target proteins in the brain and spinal cord, leading to MS symptoms. This antibody misdirection was found in roughly 23% of MS patients studied. The findings highlight the need for personalized therapies to combat MS.

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·April 16, 2023·5 min read

Sugar Molecule in Blood Can Predict Alzheimer’s Disease

Blood levels of glycans, structures made up of sugar molecules that are associated with tau levels in the brain, are altered in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, researchers discovered.

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·March 28, 2023·4 min read

A Novel Biomarker for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

Astrocytic α7-subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (α7nAChRs) have been implicated as a novel biomarker for the diagnosis of early Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 24, 2023·3 min read

Blind People Sense Their Heartbeats Better Than Sighted

Blind people are better than sighted people at sensing their own heartbeat, a new study reveals. The findings suggest those who are blind have a heightened ability to feel signals from inside their bodies than those who are not visually impaired.